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RAD102

Final Study Stack

QuestionAnswer
1. What is the term for dividing the body into equal parts left and right? midsagittal
2. What is the lowest level of structural organization in the human body? chemical
3. The body habitus that is best described as average is? sthenic
4. What view of the chest best visualizes the apices of the lungs from from superimposition from the clavicles? lordotic
5. What is the most common lethal nosocomial infection? pneumonia
6. Type of pleural effusion that results from trauma, causing blood to enter the pleural cavity? Hemothorax
7. What is the event of a "collapsed lung"? pneumothorax
8. This inflammatory disease of the chest is primarily visualized in the upper lobes of the lungs? pulmonary tuberculosis
9. This condition should be regarded as a sign of an important underlying condition, not a disease entity? pleural effusion
10. This procedure helps alleviate and drain fluid within the pleural cavity? Thoracentesis
11. The removal of a lung is referred to as a? Pneumectomy
12. How many ribs are considered to be "true" ribs? 7
13. The SC joint articulates with these 2 bones? sternum and clavicle
14. How much should you angle the patient for an oblique ribs? 45 degrees
15. What is the name of the double-walled, saclike membrane that covers the abdominal cavity? peritoneum
16. What is the prominent anatomical landmark found on the anterior aspect of the illium? ASIS (anterior superior iliac crest)
17. Why is the right kidney usually lower than the left kidney? position of the liver
18. Two common landmarks for chest positioning are? jugular notch and vertebral prominens
19. A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed, manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for? radiographic image
20. Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position? RAO projects the sternum over the heart shadow
21. Recommended SID for an erect lateral sternum position? 72 inches
22. Which aspect of the large intestine is found between the left and right colic flexures? transverse colon
23. Where is the CR centered for the AP erect projection of the abdomen? 2 inches above the iliac crest
24. What order should you perform an acute abdominal series? PA chest, erect abdomen, KUB
25. A syndrome is best defined as? signs and symptoms that characterize a specific abnormal disturbance
26. How many carpal bones are found in the wrist? 8
27. A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the anatomical part _______ to the long axis of the IR? Parallel
28. Within 2-3 days after a fracture._________start to appear around the injury to begin repair? osteoblasts
29. What is the only digit that we perform an AP view instead of PA? first digit
30. For trauma, it is essential to have ______ projections of the area of interest, preferably taken at ________ degrees from each other. 2 projections and 90 degrees
31. Which shoulder projection best demonstrates the glenoid cavity in profile? grasheys method
32. Common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis? frozen shoulder
33. What is the beak like structure on the anterior scapula? acromion process
34. The clavicle articulates with the _________ and ________? sternum and acromion
35. The medial malleolus is part of the __________ ? Tibia
36. What type of rotation from an AP position of the ankle will typically produce a mortise projection? 15-20 degrees medial
37. Which projection of the knee will best demonstrate the neck of the fibula without superimposition of the tibia? AP oblique with medial rotation
38. Which aspect of the foot is placed parallel with the IR for a routine lateral foot projection? lateral aspect
39. Sesamoid bones are found on the plantar surface of the _______ digit? first
40. What cavity will be open and visualized on an oblique view of the foot? sinus tarsi
41. What 3 bones make up the ankle joint? Talus, Fibula, Tibia
42. Which bones fuse to form the acetabulum? ischium, pubis, and ilium
43. Wider and flared ala refers to which gender of pelvis? female
44. The pelvic bones articulate with the ________ and _______ ? sacrum and coccyx
45. How many individual body systems comprise the human body? 10
46. Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus? internal rotation
47. What type of joint is the shoulder? ball and socket
48. Routine views of the clavicle? AP & AP axial (with cephalic angle)
49. How tight should collimation be in relation to anatomical structures or to the skin's edge? 0.5 inches
50. What is the term for when a disease is present at birth? congenital
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