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rad 102

final exam

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1.When identifying a patient, what are the two most common identifiers? Birthdate and Last Name
2.Which one is NOT a characteristic to look for in radiation protection practices? Correct Procedure Algorithm
3.How tight should collimation be in relation to anatomical structures or to the skin's surface? 0.5 inch
4.Anatomical relationships are affected by 1. varying degrees of patient obliquity and flexion. 2. off-centering. 3. geometrical factors of magnification, elongation, and foreshortening. 4. similar structures of shape and size. All are correct
5.True or False: Depending on the morphology of certain pathologies, they may require you to adjust your technical factors when performing radiographic procedures. True
6.What is the term for when a disease is present at birth? Congenital
7.The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the _____ plane. Midsagittal
8.A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed, manipulated and stored digitally is the definition for: radiographic image
9.The lowest level of structural organization in the human body is the _____ level. chemical
10.Anatomy is the study, _____________ and description of the structure and organs of the human body. classification
11.Which body system is made up of the kidneys, ureters and bladder? Urinary
12.Which of the following would be considered an irregular bone? Ischium , Mandible , Zygomatic Arch , All of the Above All of the Above
13.The body habitus that is best described as "average" is _________. Sthenic
14.A virus, bacteria, trauma, fungus, heat and chemical agents can all cause disease. What is another cause? Poor Nutrition
15.Carcinoma is a synonym for cancer. False
16.PACS stands for ________ Picture Archiving Communication System
17.When viewing a radiographic image is being viewed on your workstation, how should it be viewed? In anatomical position, as if the patient is facing you Anatomy is at the center of the projection The anatomy reflects proper projection All of the above
18.When a radiographic procedure involves imaging of a joint, what is the minimum number of projections needed? 3
19.The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body is referred to as ____________ Adduction
20.A projection is a positioning term that describes ______________. The path of the central ray.
21.Which of the following is NOT classified as a long bone? Humerus ,Tibia , Ulna , Clavicle Clavicle
22.A pacemaker is considered an artifact. True
23.For a PA chest projection with accurate positioning, the 1. SID is set to 72 inches 2. Shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the IR 3. Midcoronal plane is tilted towards the IR 4. Elbows and shoulders are rotated posteriorly 1 and 2 only
24.A PA chest projections with accurate positioning demonstrates 1. 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm 2. Equal posterior rib length on both sides of the chest 3. Shoulders depressed 4. Chin tucked towards the neck 1, 2 and 3 only
25.For a hypersthenic patient, the IR is positioned Crosswise
26.Chronic Obtrusive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) may be caused by Bronchitis Emphysema Both Both
27.What view of the chest best visualizes the apices of the lung free from superimposition from the clavicles? PA RAO LAO Lordotic Lordotic
28.A Port-A-Cath is inserted into the subclavian vein, is open to the outside and is often used for administration of chemotherapies. True
29.Which of the following is the most common lethal nosocomial infection? Pneumonia
30.What is the type of pleural effusion that results from trauma, causing blood to enter the pleural cavity? Hemothorax
31.What is the event of a "collapsed lung?" Pneumothorax
32.Not many malignancies progress to pulmonary metastases. False
33.Which of the following is NOT protected within the bony thorax? Epiglottis
34.Which side should you mark for an RAO projection of the chest? Right
35.Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that requires an INCREASE in technique when radiographing the chest. False
36.This inflammatory disease of the chest is primarily visualized in the upper lobes of the lungs. Pulmonary Tuberculosis
37.This condition should be regarded as a sign of an important underlying condition, not as a disease entity: Pleural Effusion
38.This procedure helps alleviate and drain fluid within the pleural cavity: Thoracentesis
39.The removal of a lung is referred to as a ____________. Pneumectomy
40.How big must a tumor be in order to be seen on a general radiograph? 6mm
41.Which modality if preferred when monitoring tumor growths over time? CT
42.AECs 1. Assist in increasing detail 2. Reduces patient dose 3. Terminates automatically once optimal exposure is reached 1, 2 and 3
43.How many ribs are considered to be "true ribs," in that they connect directly to the sternum via costocartilage? 7
44.What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic (thin-chested) type of patient? 20 degrees
45.For imaging ribs above the diaphragm, the exposure should be taken on full expiration and for the ribs below the diaphragm, the exposure should be taken on deep inspiration. False
46.Fractures to the first rib(s) are often associated with injuries to the _____________. Arteries
47.Chest trauma that affects at least 2 ribs and is associated to pulmonary injury is known as _____________. Flail Chest
48.Osteomyelitis most often derives from _______________. Bacteria
49.The sternoclavicular joint that is closest to the IR (on the downside) will be foreshortened for an oblique projection. False
50.How is a lower rib projection obtained? 1. With the patient in an AP position, back is against IR 2. On expiration 3. Using 65 to 70 kVp 4. 40" SID 1, 2 and 4 only
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