RAD REVIEW QUESTION BANK WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Structures involved in blowout fractures include the
1. orbital floor
2. inferior rectus muscle
3. temporal bone
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following exposures would most likely deliver the least dose to the
ovaries?
A. AP pelvis radiograph
B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
C. AP thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
D. AP bilateral (Cleaves) hips radiograph - Answer-B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis
radiograph
Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity - Answer-C. Veracity
Angulation of the central ray may be required
1. to avoid superimposition of overlying structures.
2. to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition.
3. to project through certain articulations.
A. 1 only
,B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
The mode of pathogenic transmission associated with sneezing and coughing is:
A. Vector
B. Fomite
C. Droplet
D. Direct contact - Answer-C. Droplet
Which of the following devices converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Stator
D. Rotor - Answer-A. Motor
The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include a
preliminary patient history including, but not limited to patient age, history of respiratory
disease, history of cardiac disease.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
Abnormal accumulation of air in pulmonary tissues, resulting in overdistention of the
alveolar spaces, is
A. emphysema.
B. empyema.
C. pneumothorax.
,D. pneumoconiosis. - Answer-A. emphysema
The late effects of radiation, carcinogenesis and genetic effects, are considered to have
no threshold dose.be indirectly related to dose occur within hours of exposure.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-A. 1 only
The AP axial projection, or "frog leg" position, of the femoral neck places the patient in a
supine position with the affected thigh
A. adducted 25 degrees from the horizontal
B. abducted 25 degrees from the vertical
C. adducted 40 degrees from the horizontal
D. abducted 40 degrees from the vertical - Answer-D. abducted 40 degrees from the
vertical
In what order should the following contrast examinations be performed on the same
patient?
1. Upper GI series
2. IVU
3. BE
A. 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 2
C. 2, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 1 - Answer-D. 2, 3, 1
Which of the following statements regarding the human gonadal cells is (are) true? The
female oogonia reproduce only during fetal life. The male spermatogonia reproduce
continuously .Both male and female stem cells reproduce only during fetal life.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
, C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only - Answer-C. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding the PA axial projection
(Caldwell) of the cranium?1.The central ray is directed caudally to the OML.2.The
petrous pyramids are projected into the lower third of the orbits.3.The frontal sinuses
are visualized.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
The person responsible for ascertaining that all radiation guidelines are adhered to and
that personnel understand and employ radiation safety measures is the
A. radiology department manager
B. radiation safety officer
C. chief radiologist
D. chief technologist - Answer-B. radiation safety officer
Which of the following techniques is used to evaluate the dynamics of a part?
A. Fluoroscopy
B. Stereoscopy
C. Tomography
D. Phototiming - Answer-A. Fluoroscopy
The legal document or individual authorized to make an individual's health care
decisions, should the individual be unable to make them for himself or herself, is the
advance health care directive, living will, health care proxy.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
CORRECT ANSWERS
Structures involved in blowout fractures include the
1. orbital floor
2. inferior rectus muscle
3. temporal bone
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following exposures would most likely deliver the least dose to the
ovaries?
A. AP pelvis radiograph
B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
C. AP thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
D. AP bilateral (Cleaves) hips radiograph - Answer-B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis
radiograph
Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity - Answer-C. Veracity
Angulation of the central ray may be required
1. to avoid superimposition of overlying structures.
2. to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition.
3. to project through certain articulations.
A. 1 only
,B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
The mode of pathogenic transmission associated with sneezing and coughing is:
A. Vector
B. Fomite
C. Droplet
D. Direct contact - Answer-C. Droplet
Which of the following devices converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Stator
D. Rotor - Answer-A. Motor
The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include a
preliminary patient history including, but not limited to patient age, history of respiratory
disease, history of cardiac disease.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
Abnormal accumulation of air in pulmonary tissues, resulting in overdistention of the
alveolar spaces, is
A. emphysema.
B. empyema.
C. pneumothorax.
,D. pneumoconiosis. - Answer-A. emphysema
The late effects of radiation, carcinogenesis and genetic effects, are considered to have
no threshold dose.be indirectly related to dose occur within hours of exposure.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-A. 1 only
The AP axial projection, or "frog leg" position, of the femoral neck places the patient in a
supine position with the affected thigh
A. adducted 25 degrees from the horizontal
B. abducted 25 degrees from the vertical
C. adducted 40 degrees from the horizontal
D. abducted 40 degrees from the vertical - Answer-D. abducted 40 degrees from the
vertical
In what order should the following contrast examinations be performed on the same
patient?
1. Upper GI series
2. IVU
3. BE
A. 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 2
C. 2, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 1 - Answer-D. 2, 3, 1
Which of the following statements regarding the human gonadal cells is (are) true? The
female oogonia reproduce only during fetal life. The male spermatogonia reproduce
continuously .Both male and female stem cells reproduce only during fetal life.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
, C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only - Answer-C. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding the PA axial projection
(Caldwell) of the cranium?1.The central ray is directed caudally to the OML.2.The
petrous pyramids are projected into the lower third of the orbits.3.The frontal sinuses
are visualized.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer-D. 1, 2, and 3
The person responsible for ascertaining that all radiation guidelines are adhered to and
that personnel understand and employ radiation safety measures is the
A. radiology department manager
B. radiation safety officer
C. chief radiologist
D. chief technologist - Answer-B. radiation safety officer
Which of the following techniques is used to evaluate the dynamics of a part?
A. Fluoroscopy
B. Stereoscopy
C. Tomography
D. Phototiming - Answer-A. Fluoroscopy
The legal document or individual authorized to make an individual's health care
decisions, should the individual be unable to make them for himself or herself, is the
advance health care directive, living will, health care proxy.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
