Cervical and Thoracic Spine Test Questions and
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Which of the following positions will demonstrate the left intervertebral foramina
of the cervical spine?
a. LPO
b. LAO
c. RAO
d. Lateral
LAO
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper thoracic
spine is overexposed. The lower vertebrae have acceptable density and contrast.
Which one of the following modifications will improve the visibility of the upper
thoracic spine?
a. Use a compensating (wedge) filter
b. Place the upper spine under the cathode side of the tube
c. Increase the kV to decrease the contrast of the upper spine
d. Use a breathing technique
Use a compensating (wedge) filter
The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:
,a. Pedicle
b. Spinous process
c. Body
d. Laminae
Spinous process
Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies
during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?
a. Increase SID
b. Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
c. Use a high kV
d. Flex the spine
Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
Which of the following projections will project the dens within the shadow of the
foramen magnum?
a. AP projection (Fuchs method)
b. AP open mouth
c. None of the above
d. Twining method
AP projection (Fuchs method)
, Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal
joints of the thoracic spine?
a. RPO
b. Lateral
c. LPO
d. RAO
RPO
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.
a. Lateral
b. Concave
c. Convex
d. "Swayback" lumbar
Lateral
A patient enters the emergency department (ED) because of a motor vehicle
accident (MVA). The patient is on a backboard and wearing a cervical collar. The
technologist is concerned about the artifacts that the collar will project on the
spine during the horizontal beam lateral projection. What should the technologist
do in this situation?
a. Remove the cervical collar but be careful not to move the patient's head
b. Ask the patient to remove the collar herself (for liability reasons)
Correct Answers| Latest Update
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the left intervertebral foramina
of the cervical spine?
a. LPO
b. LAO
c. RAO
d. Lateral
LAO
A radiograph of an AP thoracic spine projection reveals that the upper thoracic
spine is overexposed. The lower vertebrae have acceptable density and contrast.
Which one of the following modifications will improve the visibility of the upper
thoracic spine?
a. Use a compensating (wedge) filter
b. Place the upper spine under the cathode side of the tube
c. Increase the kV to decrease the contrast of the upper spine
d. Use a breathing technique
Use a compensating (wedge) filter
The most posterior aspect of a typical vertebra is the:
,a. Pedicle
b. Spinous process
c. Body
d. Laminae
Spinous process
Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies
during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?
a. Increase SID
b. Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
c. Use a high kV
d. Flex the spine
Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique
Which of the following projections will project the dens within the shadow of the
foramen magnum?
a. AP projection (Fuchs method)
b. AP open mouth
c. None of the above
d. Twining method
AP projection (Fuchs method)
, Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal
joints of the thoracic spine?
a. RPO
b. Lateral
c. LPO
d. RAO
RPO
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.
a. Lateral
b. Concave
c. Convex
d. "Swayback" lumbar
Lateral
A patient enters the emergency department (ED) because of a motor vehicle
accident (MVA). The patient is on a backboard and wearing a cervical collar. The
technologist is concerned about the artifacts that the collar will project on the
spine during the horizontal beam lateral projection. What should the technologist
do in this situation?
a. Remove the cervical collar but be careful not to move the patient's head
b. Ask the patient to remove the collar herself (for liability reasons)
