Radiographic Pathology Test Questions and
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The type of aneurysm that allows escape of blood between the vessel walls is: ✔️✔️dissecting
Persistence of the communication between the pulmonary artery and aorta after birth is known
as: ✔️✔️patent ductus arteriosus
The superior and inferior vena cava empty blood into the: ✔️✔️right atrium
Which of the following congenital heart diseases is associated with cyanosis ("blue baby")?
✔️✔️tetralogy of Fallot
Which of the following factors will not alter the relative size and shape of the heart as seen on a
radiographic image? ✔️✔️all of the above
A narrowing of the aorta is referred to as: ✔️✔️coarctation
Poor inspiration on a chest X-ray will cause the appearance of which pathology? ✔️✔️CHF
T/F: Mitral stenosis is the most common heart abnormality associated with rheumatic heart
disease. ✔️✔️True
T/F: CHF refers to the inability of the heart to propel sufficient blood to the body. ✔️✔️True
T/F: A myocardial infarction is a form of congenital heart disease. ✔️✔️False
,T/F:Myocarditis describes an inflammation of the heart muscle. ✔️✔️True
Enlargement of the heart chambers is known as: ✔️✔️hypertrophy
A herniated or ruptured intervertebral disk may be demonstrated by performing:
1. CT
2. Fluoroscopy
3. MRI ✔️✔️1 and 3
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) passes from the choroid plexuses of the brain to the subarachoid
space by way of the: ✔️✔️Lateral ventricles, foramen of Monro, third ventricle, aqueduct of
Sylvius, fourth ventricle, foramina of Luschka and Magendie, subarachnoid space
The vital reflex centers that regulate heartbeat, breathing rate, and blood vessel diameter are
located in the: ✔️✔️medulla
Which of the following is not a membrane covering the brain? ✔️✔️cisterna magna
In performing CT myelography, the contrast medium is put into the: ✔️✔️subarachnoid space
In an adult, the spinal cord ends: ✔️✔️At L1/L2 interspace
Compensating hydrocephalus specifically indicates: ✔️✔️brain atrophy
An inflammation of the covering membrane of the brain or spinal cord is called: ✔️✔️meningitis
, Too much fluid in the cerebral ventricles is known as: ✔️✔️hydrocephalus
A lateral skull radiograph will show a deformed sella turcica with this tumor. ✔️✔️pituitary
adenoma
Which of the following is associated with a clinical sign known as the "halo sign"? ✔️✔️basilar
skull fracture
Which of the following is a "minor" stroke with symptoms resolving within 24 hours? ✔️✔️TIA
Which of the following is true regarding subdural hematomas? ✔️✔️it comes from the veins so
will bleed slowly
What pathology is characterized by an opening in the neural tube where the lamina fails to
fuse? ✔️✔️spina bifida
Which of the following statements are true concerning the spinal cord?
1. It extends from the medulla oblongata to the level of L-2 vertebral
Body
2. The cord gives rise to 12 pairs of spinal nerves
3. The pia mater is a protective membrane in contact with the cord ✔️✔️1 and 3
The subarachnoid space is located between the: ✔️✔️pia mater and arachnoid
The puncture site for myelography is performed at the vertebral interspace of L-3 and L-4
because: ✔️✔️the cord is not present
Answers| Latest Update
The type of aneurysm that allows escape of blood between the vessel walls is: ✔️✔️dissecting
Persistence of the communication between the pulmonary artery and aorta after birth is known
as: ✔️✔️patent ductus arteriosus
The superior and inferior vena cava empty blood into the: ✔️✔️right atrium
Which of the following congenital heart diseases is associated with cyanosis ("blue baby")?
✔️✔️tetralogy of Fallot
Which of the following factors will not alter the relative size and shape of the heart as seen on a
radiographic image? ✔️✔️all of the above
A narrowing of the aorta is referred to as: ✔️✔️coarctation
Poor inspiration on a chest X-ray will cause the appearance of which pathology? ✔️✔️CHF
T/F: Mitral stenosis is the most common heart abnormality associated with rheumatic heart
disease. ✔️✔️True
T/F: CHF refers to the inability of the heart to propel sufficient blood to the body. ✔️✔️True
T/F: A myocardial infarction is a form of congenital heart disease. ✔️✔️False
,T/F:Myocarditis describes an inflammation of the heart muscle. ✔️✔️True
Enlargement of the heart chambers is known as: ✔️✔️hypertrophy
A herniated or ruptured intervertebral disk may be demonstrated by performing:
1. CT
2. Fluoroscopy
3. MRI ✔️✔️1 and 3
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) passes from the choroid plexuses of the brain to the subarachoid
space by way of the: ✔️✔️Lateral ventricles, foramen of Monro, third ventricle, aqueduct of
Sylvius, fourth ventricle, foramina of Luschka and Magendie, subarachnoid space
The vital reflex centers that regulate heartbeat, breathing rate, and blood vessel diameter are
located in the: ✔️✔️medulla
Which of the following is not a membrane covering the brain? ✔️✔️cisterna magna
In performing CT myelography, the contrast medium is put into the: ✔️✔️subarachnoid space
In an adult, the spinal cord ends: ✔️✔️At L1/L2 interspace
Compensating hydrocephalus specifically indicates: ✔️✔️brain atrophy
An inflammation of the covering membrane of the brain or spinal cord is called: ✔️✔️meningitis
, Too much fluid in the cerebral ventricles is known as: ✔️✔️hydrocephalus
A lateral skull radiograph will show a deformed sella turcica with this tumor. ✔️✔️pituitary
adenoma
Which of the following is associated with a clinical sign known as the "halo sign"? ✔️✔️basilar
skull fracture
Which of the following is a "minor" stroke with symptoms resolving within 24 hours? ✔️✔️TIA
Which of the following is true regarding subdural hematomas? ✔️✔️it comes from the veins so
will bleed slowly
What pathology is characterized by an opening in the neural tube where the lamina fails to
fuse? ✔️✔️spina bifida
Which of the following statements are true concerning the spinal cord?
1. It extends from the medulla oblongata to the level of L-2 vertebral
Body
2. The cord gives rise to 12 pairs of spinal nerves
3. The pia mater is a protective membrane in contact with the cord ✔️✔️1 and 3
The subarachnoid space is located between the: ✔️✔️pia mater and arachnoid
The puncture site for myelography is performed at the vertebral interspace of L-3 and L-4
because: ✔️✔️the cord is not present
