Radiographic Pathology Test 1, 2, and 3
A permanent, abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi as a result of destruction
of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall best describes: correct
answers bronchiectasis
Patients presenting with a lung abcess often demonstrate which of the following clinical
manifestations?
1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Expectoration of pus correct answers 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following are leading causes of death in the United States for adults aged
45 years and greater?
1. Heart disease
2. Malignant neoplasm
3. Polycystic kidney disease correct answers 1 and 2 only
Which of the following congenital skeletal pathologies involves failure of formation of the
cranial vault and is not conducive for life? correct answers Anencephaly
Diseases caused by the disturbance of normal physiologic function are classified as:
correct answers metabolic
The forward slippage of one vertrebra on another describes the pathology: correct
answers spondylolisthesis
The types of gene maps that grew out of the identification of DNA sequences include
_______ maps
1. genetic
2. SNP
3. physical correct answers 1 and 3 only
Which of the following pathologies of the respiratory system are classified as additive
pathologies?
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Emphysema
3. Pleural effusion correct answers 1 and 2 only
The ease with which a pathogenic organism can overcome the body's defenses best
describes: correct answers virulence
, Low oxygen levels within the arterial blood and resulting from a failure of the gas
exchange function best describes: correct answers hypoxemia
Congenital clubfoot is known as: correct answers talipes
Common agents that cause disease include:
1. bacteria
2. chemicals
3. heat correct answers 1, 2, and 3
One of them most common areas for metastasis for osteosarcomas is to the: correct
answers lung
Chest radiography is the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of:
1. bronchial adenoma
2. hyaline membrane disease
3. pneumoconiosis correct answers 2 and 3 only
An adverse response to medical treatment itself is termed: correct answers iatrogenic
Tuberculosis of the spine is commonly referred to as: correct answers Pott disease
Which of the following terms refers to the gas exhchange between the respiratory and
circulatory systems? correct answers Diffusion
The incomplete maturation of the type II alveolar cells within the surfactant-producing
system causes unstable alveoli resulting in:
a. hyaline membrane disease
b. pneumonia
c. respiratory distress syndrome
d. more than one of the above correct answers d. more than one of the above.
The study of the cause of disease is termed: correct answers etiology
A disruption in the esophagus or aitway may result in: correct answers mediastinal
emphysema
Cancer originating in epithelial tissue is termed: correct answers carcinoma.
The primary site of ossification is the: correct answers diaphysis
Osteopetrosis requires what type of technical factor change? correct answers Increase
Which primary bone tumor should be investigated with the utilization of CT? correct
answers Osteoid osteoma
A permanent, abnormal dilation of one or more large bronchi as a result of destruction
of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall best describes: correct
answers bronchiectasis
Patients presenting with a lung abcess often demonstrate which of the following clinical
manifestations?
1. Fever
2. Cough
3. Expectoration of pus correct answers 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following are leading causes of death in the United States for adults aged
45 years and greater?
1. Heart disease
2. Malignant neoplasm
3. Polycystic kidney disease correct answers 1 and 2 only
Which of the following congenital skeletal pathologies involves failure of formation of the
cranial vault and is not conducive for life? correct answers Anencephaly
Diseases caused by the disturbance of normal physiologic function are classified as:
correct answers metabolic
The forward slippage of one vertrebra on another describes the pathology: correct
answers spondylolisthesis
The types of gene maps that grew out of the identification of DNA sequences include
_______ maps
1. genetic
2. SNP
3. physical correct answers 1 and 3 only
Which of the following pathologies of the respiratory system are classified as additive
pathologies?
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Emphysema
3. Pleural effusion correct answers 1 and 2 only
The ease with which a pathogenic organism can overcome the body's defenses best
describes: correct answers virulence
, Low oxygen levels within the arterial blood and resulting from a failure of the gas
exchange function best describes: correct answers hypoxemia
Congenital clubfoot is known as: correct answers talipes
Common agents that cause disease include:
1. bacteria
2. chemicals
3. heat correct answers 1, 2, and 3
One of them most common areas for metastasis for osteosarcomas is to the: correct
answers lung
Chest radiography is the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of:
1. bronchial adenoma
2. hyaline membrane disease
3. pneumoconiosis correct answers 2 and 3 only
An adverse response to medical treatment itself is termed: correct answers iatrogenic
Tuberculosis of the spine is commonly referred to as: correct answers Pott disease
Which of the following terms refers to the gas exhchange between the respiratory and
circulatory systems? correct answers Diffusion
The incomplete maturation of the type II alveolar cells within the surfactant-producing
system causes unstable alveoli resulting in:
a. hyaline membrane disease
b. pneumonia
c. respiratory distress syndrome
d. more than one of the above correct answers d. more than one of the above.
The study of the cause of disease is termed: correct answers etiology
A disruption in the esophagus or aitway may result in: correct answers mediastinal
emphysema
Cancer originating in epithelial tissue is termed: correct answers carcinoma.
The primary site of ossification is the: correct answers diaphysis
Osteopetrosis requires what type of technical factor change? correct answers Increase
Which primary bone tumor should be investigated with the utilization of CT? correct
answers Osteoid osteoma
