RADT 410 Final Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
Which is not one of the four types of body habitus? Asthenic, Atrophic, Stehnic,
Hyperstenic - Answer-Atrohpic
The least occurring body habitus - Answer-Hypersthenic
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by - Answer-giving clear instruction to the
patient
The metric conversion of 40 inches is - Answer-102 cm
The metric conversion of 72 inches is - Answer-182 cm
Lower center region is termed - Answer-hypogastrum
Collimation of the x-ray beam allows - Answer-an increase in radiographic contrast,
reduction of scatter and secondary radiation, and a reduction in radiation to the patient
Gonad shielding is required when gonads lie within _____ cm of the primary x-ray field.
- Answer-5 cm
T9 and T10 are located at the level of the - Answer-xiphoid process
Which system of the human body includes all ductless glands of the body? - Answer-
Endocrine
Bones provide what functions - Answer-protection of internal organs, and production of
red and white blood cells
The longest lungs are found on this body habitus - Answer-Asthenic at 10 %
The type of response to radiation that is directly proportional to the dose received -
Answer-Linear
Body movement name for when the foot is turned inward at the ankle joint - Answer-
Inversion
Position where the head is lower than the feet - Answer-Tredelenberg
Which of the following is not a FUNCTIONAL classifications of joints? Synarthrosis,
ampiarthrosis, cartilaginous, diarthrosis - Answer-Cartilaginous
, The least occurring body habitus - Answer-Hypersthenic at 5%
Some synovial joints contain a thick cushioning pad of fibrocartilage called the -
Answer-meniscus
Some synovial joints contain synovial fluid filled sacs outside the - Answer-bursae
SITUATION: Pt erect with L side directly against IR. CR enters the R side of the body.
What is this position? - Answer-Left Lateral Posistion
Which specific type of joint allows multi-axial movement? - Answer-Ball and socket
Long bones have a central cylindrical cavity called the - Answer-Medullary cavity
The study of joints, or articulations, is known as - Answer-athrology
The structural term for a freely movable joint - Answer-synovial
The body plane splitting anterior and posterior - Answer-mid-coronal
The ALARA concept holds that occupational exposure of the radiographer should -
Answer-Be kept as low as reasonably achievable
For which type of body habitus will the lungs be very short and white? - Answer-
Hyperstenic at 5%
If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is
known as - Answer-Distortion
The term that means the same as anterior - Answer-Ventral
Which system of the body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste? - Answer-
Digestive
The controlling factors for magnification are - Answer-OID (object to IR distance) and
SID (source to IR distance)
The term that refers to the posterior side of the body - Answer-Dorsal
The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast is - Answer-kVp
An upright position with arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward - Answer-
anatomic position
Rounded process at an articular extremity - Answer-Condyle
Correct Answers
Which is not one of the four types of body habitus? Asthenic, Atrophic, Stehnic,
Hyperstenic - Answer-Atrohpic
The least occurring body habitus - Answer-Hypersthenic
Radiographers can control voluntary motion by - Answer-giving clear instruction to the
patient
The metric conversion of 40 inches is - Answer-102 cm
The metric conversion of 72 inches is - Answer-182 cm
Lower center region is termed - Answer-hypogastrum
Collimation of the x-ray beam allows - Answer-an increase in radiographic contrast,
reduction of scatter and secondary radiation, and a reduction in radiation to the patient
Gonad shielding is required when gonads lie within _____ cm of the primary x-ray field.
- Answer-5 cm
T9 and T10 are located at the level of the - Answer-xiphoid process
Which system of the human body includes all ductless glands of the body? - Answer-
Endocrine
Bones provide what functions - Answer-protection of internal organs, and production of
red and white blood cells
The longest lungs are found on this body habitus - Answer-Asthenic at 10 %
The type of response to radiation that is directly proportional to the dose received -
Answer-Linear
Body movement name for when the foot is turned inward at the ankle joint - Answer-
Inversion
Position where the head is lower than the feet - Answer-Tredelenberg
Which of the following is not a FUNCTIONAL classifications of joints? Synarthrosis,
ampiarthrosis, cartilaginous, diarthrosis - Answer-Cartilaginous
, The least occurring body habitus - Answer-Hypersthenic at 5%
Some synovial joints contain a thick cushioning pad of fibrocartilage called the -
Answer-meniscus
Some synovial joints contain synovial fluid filled sacs outside the - Answer-bursae
SITUATION: Pt erect with L side directly against IR. CR enters the R side of the body.
What is this position? - Answer-Left Lateral Posistion
Which specific type of joint allows multi-axial movement? - Answer-Ball and socket
Long bones have a central cylindrical cavity called the - Answer-Medullary cavity
The study of joints, or articulations, is known as - Answer-athrology
The structural term for a freely movable joint - Answer-synovial
The body plane splitting anterior and posterior - Answer-mid-coronal
The ALARA concept holds that occupational exposure of the radiographer should -
Answer-Be kept as low as reasonably achievable
For which type of body habitus will the lungs be very short and white? - Answer-
Hyperstenic at 5%
If a bone is projected longer or shorter than it actually is on the radiographic image, it is
known as - Answer-Distortion
The term that means the same as anterior - Answer-Ventral
Which system of the body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste? - Answer-
Digestive
The controlling factors for magnification are - Answer-OID (object to IR distance) and
SID (source to IR distance)
The term that refers to the posterior side of the body - Answer-Dorsal
The primary controlling factor of radiographic contrast is - Answer-kVp
An upright position with arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward - Answer-
anatomic position
Rounded process at an articular extremity - Answer-Condyle
