Rad Procedures Final Exam
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Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
a) Compact bone
b) Periosteum
c) Medullary cavity
d) Spongy or cancellous bone - ansd) Spongy or cancellous bone
An ileus is the formal term for: - ansbowel obstruction
the vertebrae prominens corresponds to the level of: - ansC7
the upper level of the lungs is at level of - ansvertebrae prominens
what is included in an acute abdominal series? - ansAP Supine, Erect (or lateral decub.)
abdomen, PA Chest
which of the following alternative imaging modalities is most effectively used to evaluate GI
motility and reflux? - ansnuclear medicine
a patient comes into the radiology department with a clinical history of ascites. The patient is
unable to stand or sit erect. Which of the following projections best demonstrates his
condition? - ansleft lateral decub
a patient with a clinical history of a possible umbilical hernia comes into the radiology
department. The KUB is inconclusive. Which additional projection can be undertaken to hep
confirm the diagnosis? - ansdorsal decub
which of the following sets of analog exposure factors would be ideal for abdominal
radiography fro a sthenic adult? - ans78 KV grid, 40 inch SID
which of the following conditions is demonstrated radio graphically as distended, air filled
loops of the small bowel? - ansileus
true/false: The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower
margin of the lungs for chest positioning. - ansfalse
Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?
a) Larynx
b) Esophagus
c) Trachea
d) Hyoid bone - ansb) Esophagus
The lower concave area of the lung is termed the: - ansbase
Which of the following structures is considered to be most inferior?
a) Epiglottis
b) Hyoid bone
c) Carina
d) Vocal cords - ansc) Carina
The inner layer of the pleura that encloses the lungs and heart is called the:
a) parietal pleura.
b) pericardial sac
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c) pulmonary pleura.
d) pleural cavity. - ansc) pulmonary pleura.
The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of:
a) C1-3.
b) the carina.
c) the epiglottis.
d) C5-7. - ansd) C5-7.
The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of:
a) T2-5.
b) the thymus gland.
c) the arch of the aorta.
d) T5-8. - ansd) T5-8.
The asthenic body type makes up approximately ____% of the population. - ans10
Asthenic Body Habitus - ansA very slender body habitus. Exposure factors are lower.
Sthenic Body Habitus - ansathletic build, average, similar to hypersthenic
Hyposthenic - ans35% of population/ slender
Hypersthenic - ans5%/ big build
true/false: Geriatric patients generally require higher central ray (CR) centering than younger
patients. - anstrue
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? - ans206
The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the _____ plane.
a) coronal
b) median or midsagittal
c) longitudinal
d) horizontal - ansb) median or midsagittal
What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?
a) Cancellous portion
b) Periosteum
c) Diploë
d) Medullary portion - ansb) Periosteum
What is the primary center for bone growth termed?
a) Epiphyses
b) Diaphysis
c) Metaphysis
d) Epiphyseal plate - ansb) Diaphysis
What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of
the body?
a) Axial
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b) Tangential
c) Lordotic
d) Transthoracic - ansa) axial
Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification?
a) Epiphyses
b) Diaphysis
c) Metaphysis
d) Epiphyseal plate - ansa) Epiphyses
Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?
a) Shoulder joint
b) Temporomandibular joint
c) First and second cervical vertebra joint
d) Distal radioulnar joint - ansb) Temporomandibular joint
Which one of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest
series to be taken?
a) Chronic asthma
b) Small pneumothorax
c) Pneumoconiosis
d) Primary tuberculosis - ansb) Small pneumothorax
What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS)?
a) Enlargement of heart
b) Fluid in apices
c) Elevated diaphragm
d) Air bronchogram - ansd) Air bronchogram
Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise
rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA) chest?
a) Hypersthenic
b) Asthenic
c) Sthenic
d) Hyposthenic - ansa) Hypersthenic
Which of the following objects does NOT have to be removed or moved before a chest
radiography?
a) Necklace
b) Bra
c) T-shirt
d) Glasses - ansd) Glasses
A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the
right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed?
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Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells?
a) Compact bone
b) Periosteum
c) Medullary cavity
d) Spongy or cancellous bone - ansd) Spongy or cancellous bone
An ileus is the formal term for: - ansbowel obstruction
the vertebrae prominens corresponds to the level of: - ansC7
the upper level of the lungs is at level of - ansvertebrae prominens
what is included in an acute abdominal series? - ansAP Supine, Erect (or lateral decub.)
abdomen, PA Chest
which of the following alternative imaging modalities is most effectively used to evaluate GI
motility and reflux? - ansnuclear medicine
a patient comes into the radiology department with a clinical history of ascites. The patient is
unable to stand or sit erect. Which of the following projections best demonstrates his
condition? - ansleft lateral decub
a patient with a clinical history of a possible umbilical hernia comes into the radiology
department. The KUB is inconclusive. Which additional projection can be undertaken to hep
confirm the diagnosis? - ansdorsal decub
which of the following sets of analog exposure factors would be ideal for abdominal
radiography fro a sthenic adult? - ans78 KV grid, 40 inch SID
which of the following conditions is demonstrated radio graphically as distended, air filled
loops of the small bowel? - ansileus
true/false: The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower
margin of the lungs for chest positioning. - ansfalse
Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?
a) Larynx
b) Esophagus
c) Trachea
d) Hyoid bone - ansb) Esophagus
The lower concave area of the lung is termed the: - ansbase
Which of the following structures is considered to be most inferior?
a) Epiglottis
b) Hyoid bone
c) Carina
d) Vocal cords - ansc) Carina
The inner layer of the pleura that encloses the lungs and heart is called the:
a) parietal pleura.
b) pericardial sac
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c) pulmonary pleura.
d) pleural cavity. - ansc) pulmonary pleura.
The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of:
a) C1-3.
b) the carina.
c) the epiglottis.
d) C5-7. - ansd) C5-7.
The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of:
a) T2-5.
b) the thymus gland.
c) the arch of the aorta.
d) T5-8. - ansd) T5-8.
The asthenic body type makes up approximately ____% of the population. - ans10
Asthenic Body Habitus - ansA very slender body habitus. Exposure factors are lower.
Sthenic Body Habitus - ansathletic build, average, similar to hypersthenic
Hyposthenic - ans35% of population/ slender
Hypersthenic - ans5%/ big build
true/false: Geriatric patients generally require higher central ray (CR) centering than younger
patients. - anstrue
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? - ans206
The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the _____ plane.
a) coronal
b) median or midsagittal
c) longitudinal
d) horizontal - ansb) median or midsagittal
What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone?
a) Cancellous portion
b) Periosteum
c) Diploë
d) Medullary portion - ansb) Periosteum
What is the primary center for bone growth termed?
a) Epiphyses
b) Diaphysis
c) Metaphysis
d) Epiphyseal plate - ansb) Diaphysis
What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of
the body?
a) Axial
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b) Tangential
c) Lordotic
d) Transthoracic - ansa) axial
Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification?
a) Epiphyses
b) Diaphysis
c) Metaphysis
d) Epiphyseal plate - ansa) Epiphyses
Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint?
a) Shoulder joint
b) Temporomandibular joint
c) First and second cervical vertebra joint
d) Distal radioulnar joint - ansb) Temporomandibular joint
Which one of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest
series to be taken?
a) Chronic asthma
b) Small pneumothorax
c) Pneumoconiosis
d) Primary tuberculosis - ansb) Small pneumothorax
What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS)?
a) Enlargement of heart
b) Fluid in apices
c) Elevated diaphragm
d) Air bronchogram - ansd) Air bronchogram
Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise
rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA) chest?
a) Hypersthenic
b) Asthenic
c) Sthenic
d) Hyposthenic - ansa) Hypersthenic
Which of the following objects does NOT have to be removed or moved before a chest
radiography?
a) Necklace
b) Bra
c) T-shirt
d) Glasses - ansd) Glasses
A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the
right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed?
