Comprehensive Review of Radiology (6th
Edition) UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
On an oblique lumbar radiograph, the nose of the "Scotty dog" is formed by the:
spinous process
transverse process
pedicles
articular process - CORRECT ANSWER - transverse process
The most anterior portion of the scapula is the:
acromion
coracoid process
glenoid fossa
scapular notch - CORRECT ANSWER - coracoid process
What is the BEST way to be sure to have the correct patient for an x-ray examination?
ask the receptionist to identify the patient
call the patient's name
check the patient's hospital identification
ask the radiologist to identify the patient - CORRECT ANSWER - check the patient's
hospital identification
Which of the following is the most superior aspect of the sternum?
xiphoid
manubrium
body
,gladiolus - CORRECT ANSWER - manubrium
In order to place the kidneys parallel to the film when doing an oblique, the patient should be
rotated:
10 degrees
20 degrees
30 degrees
45 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 degrees
Arthrography films should clearly demonstrate the:
1. menisci and bursae
2. ligaments
3. articular cartilage
1 only
1&2
2&3
1, 2 & 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1, 2 & 3
The sella turcica houses which of the following anatomical structures?
adrenal gland
thymus gland
thyroid gland
pituitary gland - CORRECT ANSWER - pituitary gland
The procedure that introduces contrast media into the biliary ducts through the ampulla of Vater
is the:
, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
oral cholecystogram
T-tube cholangiogram
endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography - CORRECT ANSWER - endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
The spinal cord terminates at the level of:
T10
T12
L2
L5 - CORRECT ANSWER - L2
Fractures of the sternum are best demonstrated in which position?
lateral
RAO
LAO
PA - CORRECT ANSWER - lateral
A good lateral skull should have the _________ line __________ to the IR.
interpupillary - perpendicular
orbitalmeatal - perpendicular
acantiomeatal - parallel
glabellomeatal - parallel - CORRECT ANSWER - interpupillary - perpendicular
The ankle mortise is best demonstrated by a/an: