RAD 112 FINALS RANDOM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
To obtain a more uniform density, the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of
the SC joints is:
Select one:
a. inspiration
b. expiration
c. suspended respiration
d. slow, shallow breathing - Answers :b
How far should the head, shoulders, and elbow be elevated for the inferosuperior axial
projection of the shoulder?
Select one:
a. 2-3 inches
b. 3-4 inches
c. 4-5 inches
d. 5-6 inches - Answers :b
The CR angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (Pawlow
method) is:
Select one:
a. 3 degrees cephalad
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 3-5 degrees caudad
d. 3-5 degrees cephalad - Answers :c
The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called
the:
Select one:
a. pyloric portion
b. duodenal bulb
c. hepatopancreatic ampulla
d. greater duodenal papilla - Answers :d
During intranvenous (IV) urography, the prone position is generally recommended to
demonstrate:
1. the filling of ureters
2. the renal pelvis
3. the superior calyces
,Select one:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only - Answers :b
For the AP projection to demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm and using the cassette
longitudinally, direct the central ray to ______________, which is located approximately
a the level of ___________.
Select one:
a. T7, xiphoid process
b. T7, 3 inches below the sternal angle
c. T10, the xiphoid process
d. T10, 3 inches below the xiphoid process - Answers :c
If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the
shoulder, the exposure should be made using:
Select one:
a. full expiration
b. full inspiration
c. partial inspiration
c. partial expiration - Answers :b
Which position or projection best demonstrates the hepatic flexure during a barium
enema?
Select one:
a. AP
b. PA
c. Right posterior oblique
d. Left posterior oblique - Answers :d
The acceptable kVp range for a UGI examination when utilizing water-soluable
iodinated contrast is:
Select one:
a. 50-60 kVp
b. 70-80 kVp
c. 100-110 kVp
d. 110-120 kVp - Answers :b
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
Select one:
,a. in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to IR.
b. in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the IR.
c. Erect and weight bearing.
d. Erect, with and without weights. - Answers :a
Which of the following methods utilizes a "chewing motion" of the mandible to
demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?
Select one:
a. Ottonello
b. Grandy
c. Twining
d. Fuchs - Answers :a
How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?
Select one:
a. top of the IR is at C7-T1
b. top of the IR is at T3
c. top of the IR is 1.5 inches above the jugular notch
d. top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch - Answers :c
Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending
colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflated with
air?
Select one:
a. AP oblique, RPO
b. AP oblique, LPO
c. AP, right lateral decubitus
d. AP, left lateral decubitus - Answers :d
Which position of the cervical vertebral column best demonstrates the right
intervertebral foramina with the central ray angled 15-20 degrees caudad?
Select one:
a. Right lateral
b. LAO
c. LPO
d. RAO
e. RPO - Answers :d
The part of the lamina that lies between the superior and inferior articular processes is
called the?
Select one:
, a. transverse process
b. pars interarticularis
c. accessory process
d. mamillary process - Answers :b
For the inferosuperior axial projection with the patient recumbent, the head and upper
torso should be elevated 3-4 inches.
Select one:
True
False - Answers :True
PA oblique projections of the shoulder (Scapular Y) is performed to evaluate:
Select one:
a. carcinoma
b. fractures
c. dislocations
d. soft tissue swelling - Answers :c
What is the CR angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region
(Twining method) when the shoulder can be depressed?
Select one:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees caudad
c. 10 degrees caudad
d. 5-10 degrees caudad - Answers :a
The vertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:
Select one:
a. fibrous-synesmosis
b. cartilaginous-symphysis
c. synovial gliding
d. synovial-pivot - Answers :b
Which of the following should be used to evaluate glenohumeral joint dislocation?
1. Inferosuperior axial
2. Transthoracic lateral
3. Scapular Y projection
Select one:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
To obtain a more uniform density, the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of
the SC joints is:
Select one:
a. inspiration
b. expiration
c. suspended respiration
d. slow, shallow breathing - Answers :b
How far should the head, shoulders, and elbow be elevated for the inferosuperior axial
projection of the shoulder?
Select one:
a. 2-3 inches
b. 3-4 inches
c. 4-5 inches
d. 5-6 inches - Answers :b
The CR angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (Pawlow
method) is:
Select one:
a. 3 degrees cephalad
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 3-5 degrees caudad
d. 3-5 degrees cephalad - Answers :c
The opening inside the duodenum where pancreatic enzymes and bile enter is called
the:
Select one:
a. pyloric portion
b. duodenal bulb
c. hepatopancreatic ampulla
d. greater duodenal papilla - Answers :d
During intranvenous (IV) urography, the prone position is generally recommended to
demonstrate:
1. the filling of ureters
2. the renal pelvis
3. the superior calyces
,Select one:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 only - Answers :b
For the AP projection to demonstrate ribs below the diaphragm and using the cassette
longitudinally, direct the central ray to ______________, which is located approximately
a the level of ___________.
Select one:
a. T7, xiphoid process
b. T7, 3 inches below the sternal angle
c. T10, the xiphoid process
d. T10, 3 inches below the xiphoid process - Answers :c
If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the
shoulder, the exposure should be made using:
Select one:
a. full expiration
b. full inspiration
c. partial inspiration
c. partial expiration - Answers :b
Which position or projection best demonstrates the hepatic flexure during a barium
enema?
Select one:
a. AP
b. PA
c. Right posterior oblique
d. Left posterior oblique - Answers :d
The acceptable kVp range for a UGI examination when utilizing water-soluable
iodinated contrast is:
Select one:
a. 50-60 kVp
b. 70-80 kVp
c. 100-110 kVp
d. 110-120 kVp - Answers :b
The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
Select one:
,a. in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to IR.
b. in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the IR.
c. Erect and weight bearing.
d. Erect, with and without weights. - Answers :a
Which of the following methods utilizes a "chewing motion" of the mandible to
demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?
Select one:
a. Ottonello
b. Grandy
c. Twining
d. Fuchs - Answers :a
How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?
Select one:
a. top of the IR is at C7-T1
b. top of the IR is at T3
c. top of the IR is 1.5 inches above the jugular notch
d. top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch - Answers :c
Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending
colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflated with
air?
Select one:
a. AP oblique, RPO
b. AP oblique, LPO
c. AP, right lateral decubitus
d. AP, left lateral decubitus - Answers :d
Which position of the cervical vertebral column best demonstrates the right
intervertebral foramina with the central ray angled 15-20 degrees caudad?
Select one:
a. Right lateral
b. LAO
c. LPO
d. RAO
e. RPO - Answers :d
The part of the lamina that lies between the superior and inferior articular processes is
called the?
Select one:
, a. transverse process
b. pars interarticularis
c. accessory process
d. mamillary process - Answers :b
For the inferosuperior axial projection with the patient recumbent, the head and upper
torso should be elevated 3-4 inches.
Select one:
True
False - Answers :True
PA oblique projections of the shoulder (Scapular Y) is performed to evaluate:
Select one:
a. carcinoma
b. fractures
c. dislocations
d. soft tissue swelling - Answers :c
What is the CR angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region
(Twining method) when the shoulder can be depressed?
Select one:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees caudad
c. 10 degrees caudad
d. 5-10 degrees caudad - Answers :a
The vertebral joints of the spinal column are classified as:
Select one:
a. fibrous-synesmosis
b. cartilaginous-symphysis
c. synovial gliding
d. synovial-pivot - Answers :b
Which of the following should be used to evaluate glenohumeral joint dislocation?
1. Inferosuperior axial
2. Transthoracic lateral
3. Scapular Y projection
Select one:
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
