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Glossitis refers to inflammation of the
A. epiglottis
B. salivary glands
C. tongue
D. ossicles
Ans: The Correct Answer is: C
Inflammation of the tongue is called glossitis. Inflamed salivary glands are usually referred to
with reference to the affected gland, as in parotitis (inflammation of the parotid gland).
Inflammation of the epiglottis is termed epiglottitis.
Which of the following is (are) demonstrated in the lateral projection of the cervical spine?
1. Intervertebral joints
2. Zygapophyseal joints
3. Intervertebral foramina
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Ans: The correct answer is (B).
Intervertebral joints (include: intervertebral disc and facet joints/zygapophyseal) are well
visualized in the lateral projection of all the vertebral groups. Cervical articular facets
(forming zygapophyseal joints) are 90 degrees to the MSP and, therefore, are well
demonstrated in the lateral projection. The cervical intervertebral foramina lie 45 degrees to
the MSP (and 15-20 degrees to a transverse plane) and, therefore, are demonstrated in the
oblique position.
The AP axial projection of the chest for pulmonary apices
1. requires 15 to 20 degrees of cephalad angulation
2. projects the apices above the clavicles
3. should demonstrate the medial ends of the clavicles equidistant from the vertebral column
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Ans: The Correct Answer is: C
The AP axial projection is used to prevent the clavicles from superimposition on the pulmonary
apices. A 15- to 20-degree cephalad angle projects the clavicles above the apices. The
routine PA chest radiograph is evaluated for rotation by checking the distance between the
medial ends of the clavicles and the lateral border of the vertebral column.
Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to
each other, in which of the following situations?
A. Barium examinations
B. Spine radiography
C. Skull radiography
D. Emergency and trauma radiography
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Ans: The Correct Answer is: D
Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to
each other, in emergency and trauma radiography. Department policy and procedure
manuals include protocols for radiographic examinations. In the best interest of the patient,
and to enable the radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis, standard radiographic protocols
should be followed. If the radiographer must deviate from the protocol or believes that
additional projections may be helpful, then this should be discussed with the radiologist.
Emergency and trauma radiography occasionally is an exception to this rule. If the emergency
department physician's request varies from the department protocol, the radiographer must
respect this. A note should be added to the request so that the radiologist is informed of the
reason for a change in protocol. For example, a patient who has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident may need many radiographic studies, but the emergency department
physician may order an AP chest and an AP and cross-table lateral C-spine only. Standard
protocol may include a lateral chest and a cone-down view of the atlas and axis, as well as
cervical oblique views. The emergency department physician has made a decision based on
experience and expertise that overrules standard protocols. At a later time, when the patient
has been stabilized, the patient may be sent back to radiology for additional views.
The following procedure can be employed to better demonstrate the carpal scaphoid:
1. elevate hand and wrist 20°.
2. place wrist in ulnar deviation.
3. angle CR 20° distally (toward fingers).
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Ans: The Correct Answer is: B
The carpal scaphoid is a curved, boat-shaped, bone, and is therefore superimposed on itself
("self-superimposition") in a routine PA projection. Since the scaphoid is the most frequently
fractured carpal, special projections have been developed to help overcome self-
superimposition. Stecher (in 1937) recommended elevating the hand and wrist 20° and using
a perpendicular CR directed to the scaphoid. Effective variations of this position include
employing ulnar deviation and angling the CR 20° proximally (toward the elbow). The 20°
tube angulation would be used in place of the elevated hand/wrist.
To obtain an AP projection of the right ilium, the patient's
A. left side is elevated 40°.
B. right side is elevated 40°.
C. left side is elevated 15°.
D. right side is elevated 15°.
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Ans: The Correct Answer is: A
When the pelvis is observed in the anatomic position, the ilia are seen to oblique forward,
giving the pelvis a "basin-like" appearance. To view the right iliac bone, the radiographer
must place it parallel to the IR by elevating the left side about 40° (RPO). The left iliac bone is
radiographed in the 40° LPO oblique position.
A spontaneous fracture most likely would be associated with
A. pathology.
B. crepitus.
C. trauma.
D. metabolism.
Ans: The Correct Answer is: A
Spontaneous fractures most often affect bone weakened by a pathologic condition, for
example, metastatic bone disease. The spontaneous fracture occurs suddenly, without trauma.
One measure of a good radiographer is his or her ability to be cautious and resourceful when
examining injured or debilitated patients having pathologic or traumatic conditions such as
metastatic bone disease, arthritis, or bone fractures. Crepitus refers to a crackling sound made
by a body part—such as the sound of fractured ends of bones rubbing together. Metabolism
refers to the numerous energy and material transformations that take place in the body and is
not associated with spontaneous fractures.
Which of the following procedures requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy
position?
A. Myelography
B. Venography
C. T-tube cholangiography
D. Hysterosalpingography
Ans: The Correct Answer is: D
The lithotomy position is generally employed for hysterosalpingography. The lithotomy
position requires that the patient lie on the back with buttocks at the edge of the table. The
hips are flexed, the knees are flexed and resting on leg supports, and the feet rest in stirrups
In which position of the shoulder is the outline of the greater tubercle superimposed on the
humeral head?
A. AP
B. External rotation
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Detailed Verified Answers (100% Correct
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Glossitis refers to inflammation of the
A. epiglottis
B. salivary glands
C. tongue
D. ossicles
Ans: The Correct Answer is: C
Inflammation of the tongue is called glossitis. Inflamed salivary glands are usually referred to
with reference to the affected gland, as in parotitis (inflammation of the parotid gland).
Inflammation of the epiglottis is termed epiglottitis.
Which of the following is (are) demonstrated in the lateral projection of the cervical spine?
1. Intervertebral joints
2. Zygapophyseal joints
3. Intervertebral foramina
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
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Ans: The correct answer is (B).
Intervertebral joints (include: intervertebral disc and facet joints/zygapophyseal) are well
visualized in the lateral projection of all the vertebral groups. Cervical articular facets
(forming zygapophyseal joints) are 90 degrees to the MSP and, therefore, are well
demonstrated in the lateral projection. The cervical intervertebral foramina lie 45 degrees to
the MSP (and 15-20 degrees to a transverse plane) and, therefore, are demonstrated in the
oblique position.
The AP axial projection of the chest for pulmonary apices
1. requires 15 to 20 degrees of cephalad angulation
2. projects the apices above the clavicles
3. should demonstrate the medial ends of the clavicles equidistant from the vertebral column
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Ans: The Correct Answer is: C
The AP axial projection is used to prevent the clavicles from superimposition on the pulmonary
apices. A 15- to 20-degree cephalad angle projects the clavicles above the apices. The
routine PA chest radiograph is evaluated for rotation by checking the distance between the
medial ends of the clavicles and the lateral border of the vertebral column.
Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to
each other, in which of the following situations?
A. Barium examinations
B. Spine radiography
C. Skull radiography
D. Emergency and trauma radiography
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Ans: The Correct Answer is: D
Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to
each other, in emergency and trauma radiography. Department policy and procedure
manuals include protocols for radiographic examinations. In the best interest of the patient,
and to enable the radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis, standard radiographic protocols
should be followed. If the radiographer must deviate from the protocol or believes that
additional projections may be helpful, then this should be discussed with the radiologist.
Emergency and trauma radiography occasionally is an exception to this rule. If the emergency
department physician's request varies from the department protocol, the radiographer must
respect this. A note should be added to the request so that the radiologist is informed of the
reason for a change in protocol. For example, a patient who has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident may need many radiographic studies, but the emergency department
physician may order an AP chest and an AP and cross-table lateral C-spine only. Standard
protocol may include a lateral chest and a cone-down view of the atlas and axis, as well as
cervical oblique views. The emergency department physician has made a decision based on
experience and expertise that overrules standard protocols. At a later time, when the patient
has been stabilized, the patient may be sent back to radiology for additional views.
The following procedure can be employed to better demonstrate the carpal scaphoid:
1. elevate hand and wrist 20°.
2. place wrist in ulnar deviation.
3. angle CR 20° distally (toward fingers).
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3
Ans: The Correct Answer is: B
The carpal scaphoid is a curved, boat-shaped, bone, and is therefore superimposed on itself
("self-superimposition") in a routine PA projection. Since the scaphoid is the most frequently
fractured carpal, special projections have been developed to help overcome self-
superimposition. Stecher (in 1937) recommended elevating the hand and wrist 20° and using
a perpendicular CR directed to the scaphoid. Effective variations of this position include
employing ulnar deviation and angling the CR 20° proximally (toward the elbow). The 20°
tube angulation would be used in place of the elevated hand/wrist.
To obtain an AP projection of the right ilium, the patient's
A. left side is elevated 40°.
B. right side is elevated 40°.
C. left side is elevated 15°.
D. right side is elevated 15°.
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Ans: The Correct Answer is: A
When the pelvis is observed in the anatomic position, the ilia are seen to oblique forward,
giving the pelvis a "basin-like" appearance. To view the right iliac bone, the radiographer
must place it parallel to the IR by elevating the left side about 40° (RPO). The left iliac bone is
radiographed in the 40° LPO oblique position.
A spontaneous fracture most likely would be associated with
A. pathology.
B. crepitus.
C. trauma.
D. metabolism.
Ans: The Correct Answer is: A
Spontaneous fractures most often affect bone weakened by a pathologic condition, for
example, metastatic bone disease. The spontaneous fracture occurs suddenly, without trauma.
One measure of a good radiographer is his or her ability to be cautious and resourceful when
examining injured or debilitated patients having pathologic or traumatic conditions such as
metastatic bone disease, arthritis, or bone fractures. Crepitus refers to a crackling sound made
by a body part—such as the sound of fractured ends of bones rubbing together. Metabolism
refers to the numerous energy and material transformations that take place in the body and is
not associated with spontaneous fractures.
Which of the following procedures requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy
position?
A. Myelography
B. Venography
C. T-tube cholangiography
D. Hysterosalpingography
Ans: The Correct Answer is: D
The lithotomy position is generally employed for hysterosalpingography. The lithotomy
position requires that the patient lie on the back with buttocks at the edge of the table. The
hips are flexed, the knees are flexed and resting on leg supports, and the feet rest in stirrups
In which position of the shoulder is the outline of the greater tubercle superimposed on the
humeral head?
A. AP
B. External rotation
