Radiographic Pathology: Final
Examination With 100 Correct
Answers Graded A+.
A contusion formed on the side of the head where trauma occurs is called a:
a) concussion
b) contrecoup lesion
c) coup lesion
d) spondylosis - Answer c) coup lesion
A fracture of the skeletal system in which the bone has penetrated the skin is termed:
a) closed
b) comminuted
c) noncomminuted
d) open - Answer d) open
Fractures that occur at sites of maximal strain on a bone, usually in connection with
unaccustomed activity, are classified as ______________ fractures.
a) avulsion
b) fatigue
c) growth plate
d) stress - Answer b) fatigue
A fracture that heals in a faulty position is termed a:
a) callus
b) delayed union
c) malunion
d) nonunion - Answer c) malunion
Shoulder dislocations are most commonly displaced:
a) anteriorly
b) posteriorly
c) interiorly
d) exteriorly - Answer a) anteriorly
,Avascular necrosis commonly affects the:
1) shoulder
2) hip
3) fingers
a) 1 & 2
b) 1 & 3
c) 2 & 3
d) 1,2, & 3 - Answer a) 1 & 2
"Incomplete expansion of a lung as a result of partial or total collapse" describes:
a) atelectasis
b) empyema
c) pleurisy
d) pneumothorax - Answer a) atelectasis
Penetrating chest trauma could lead to a:
a) coma
b) coup lesion
c) pneumoperitoneum
d) pneumothorax - Answer d) pneumothorax
Demonstration of a pneumothorax is best accomplished by making the exposure with the
patient in the:
a) erect, lateral position
b) lateral decubitus position
c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
d) erect PA position on inspiration - Answer c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on
expiration
Which portion of the gastrointestinal system is most frequently damaged by blunt trauma to the
abdomen?
a) cecum
b) duodenum
c) ileum
d) jejunum - Answer b) duodenum
, Medical treatment designed to lower serum calcium levels is important in the management of:
a) cystitis
b) nephrocalcinosis
c) nephrosclerosis
d) polycystic kidney disease - Answer c) nephrosclerosis
Osteopenia is a term used to describe the radiographic appearance associated with a decrease
in bone density and is associated with:
a) craniosynostoses
b) osteopetrosis
c) osteoporosis
d) scoliosis - Answer c) osteoporosis
Metabolic actions of the endocrine system in response to changes in blood chemistry best
defines ________ stimuli.
a) hormonal
b) humoral
c) neural - Answer b) humoral
Corticosteroid production occurs in the:
a) adrenal cortex
b) pancreas
c) pineal gland
d) thyroid gland - Answer a) adrenal cortex
Alpha cells in the pancreas produce:
a) glucagon
b) gonadocorticosteroids
c) insulin
d) thyroxine - Answer a) glucagon
Acromegaly is a condition resulting from disorder of the ______ gland.
a) adrenal
b) pineal
c) pituitary
Examination With 100 Correct
Answers Graded A+.
A contusion formed on the side of the head where trauma occurs is called a:
a) concussion
b) contrecoup lesion
c) coup lesion
d) spondylosis - Answer c) coup lesion
A fracture of the skeletal system in which the bone has penetrated the skin is termed:
a) closed
b) comminuted
c) noncomminuted
d) open - Answer d) open
Fractures that occur at sites of maximal strain on a bone, usually in connection with
unaccustomed activity, are classified as ______________ fractures.
a) avulsion
b) fatigue
c) growth plate
d) stress - Answer b) fatigue
A fracture that heals in a faulty position is termed a:
a) callus
b) delayed union
c) malunion
d) nonunion - Answer c) malunion
Shoulder dislocations are most commonly displaced:
a) anteriorly
b) posteriorly
c) interiorly
d) exteriorly - Answer a) anteriorly
,Avascular necrosis commonly affects the:
1) shoulder
2) hip
3) fingers
a) 1 & 2
b) 1 & 3
c) 2 & 3
d) 1,2, & 3 - Answer a) 1 & 2
"Incomplete expansion of a lung as a result of partial or total collapse" describes:
a) atelectasis
b) empyema
c) pleurisy
d) pneumothorax - Answer a) atelectasis
Penetrating chest trauma could lead to a:
a) coma
b) coup lesion
c) pneumoperitoneum
d) pneumothorax - Answer d) pneumothorax
Demonstration of a pneumothorax is best accomplished by making the exposure with the
patient in the:
a) erect, lateral position
b) lateral decubitus position
c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
d) erect PA position on inspiration - Answer c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on
expiration
Which portion of the gastrointestinal system is most frequently damaged by blunt trauma to the
abdomen?
a) cecum
b) duodenum
c) ileum
d) jejunum - Answer b) duodenum
, Medical treatment designed to lower serum calcium levels is important in the management of:
a) cystitis
b) nephrocalcinosis
c) nephrosclerosis
d) polycystic kidney disease - Answer c) nephrosclerosis
Osteopenia is a term used to describe the radiographic appearance associated with a decrease
in bone density and is associated with:
a) craniosynostoses
b) osteopetrosis
c) osteoporosis
d) scoliosis - Answer c) osteoporosis
Metabolic actions of the endocrine system in response to changes in blood chemistry best
defines ________ stimuli.
a) hormonal
b) humoral
c) neural - Answer b) humoral
Corticosteroid production occurs in the:
a) adrenal cortex
b) pancreas
c) pineal gland
d) thyroid gland - Answer a) adrenal cortex
Alpha cells in the pancreas produce:
a) glucagon
b) gonadocorticosteroids
c) insulin
d) thyroxine - Answer a) glucagon
Acromegaly is a condition resulting from disorder of the ______ gland.
a) adrenal
b) pineal
c) pituitary
