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TEST BANK 2 Radiographic Procedures 2
(RADI 106) Verified Questions and Answers
with Detailed Rationales Graded A+
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Which of the following statements regarding myelography is (are) correct?
1. Spinal puncture may be performed in the prone or flexed lateral position.
2. Contrast medium distribution is regulated through x-ray tube angulation.
3. The patient's neck must be in extension during Trendelenburg positions.
- ANS :(C) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following vertebral groups form(s) lordotic curve(s)?
1. Cervical
2. Thoracic
3. Lumbar –
ANS :D) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following techniques would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of the barium-filled,
high and transverse stomach?
(A) Place the patient in a 35 to 40º RAO position.
(B) Place the patient in a lateral position.
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(C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.
(D) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º caudad.
- ANS :C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.
Which of the following structures is (are) most likely to be demonstrated in a right lateral decubitus position of a
double-contrast BE?
1. Lateral wall of the descending colon
2. Medial wall of the ascending colon
3. Lateral wall of the ascending colon
(Saia, pp 180, 181)
- ANS :C) 1 and 2 only
To demonstrate esophageal varices, the patient must be examined in
(A) the recumbent position.
(B) the erect position.
(C) the anatomic position.
(D) Fowler's position. –
ANS :A) the recumbent position.
The contraction and expansion of arterial walls in accordance with forceful contraction and relaxation of the heart is
called
(A) hypertension.
(B) elasticity.
(C) pulse.
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(D) pressure.
- ANS :(C) pulse.
The structure(s) best demonstrated on an AP axial projection of the skull with the central ray directed 40 to 60º
caudally is (are) the
(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
(B) petrous pyramids.
(C) occipital bone.
(D) rotundum foramina.
- ANS :(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?
(A) Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
(C) Renal arteriography
(D) Surgical nephrostomy
- ANS :(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
Which of the following would be obtained with the position illustrated in Figure 2-17?
1. Splenic flexure and descending colon
2. Hepatic flexure and ascending colon
3. Hepatic flexure and descending colon
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 141) –
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ANS :(A) 1 only
Which of the following is represented by the number 3 in Figure 2-34?
(A) Inferior vena cava
(B) Aorta
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Psoas muscle
(Bontrager, p 100) –
ANS :(B) Aorta
The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the
(A) hepatic flexure.
(B) splenic flexure.
(C) transverse flexure.
(D) sigmoid flexure.
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) –
ANS :(B) splenic flexure.
All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true except
(A) The right lung has two lobes.
(B) The uppermost portion of the lung is the apex.
(C) Each lung is enclosed in pleura.
(D) The trachea bifurcates into mainstem bronchi.
(Bontrager, pp 69-70)
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TEST BANK 2 Radiographic Procedures 2
(RADI 106) Verified Questions and Answers
with Detailed Rationales Graded A+
guaranteed Pass Ace your Test
Which of the following statements regarding myelography is (are) correct?
1. Spinal puncture may be performed in the prone or flexed lateral position.
2. Contrast medium distribution is regulated through x-ray tube angulation.
3. The patient's neck must be in extension during Trendelenburg positions.
- ANS :(C) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following vertebral groups form(s) lordotic curve(s)?
1. Cervical
2. Thoracic
3. Lumbar –
ANS :D) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following techniques would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of the barium-filled,
high and transverse stomach?
(A) Place the patient in a 35 to 40º RAO position.
(B) Place the patient in a lateral position.
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(C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.
(D) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º caudad.
- ANS :C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.
Which of the following structures is (are) most likely to be demonstrated in a right lateral decubitus position of a
double-contrast BE?
1. Lateral wall of the descending colon
2. Medial wall of the ascending colon
3. Lateral wall of the ascending colon
(Saia, pp 180, 181)
- ANS :C) 1 and 2 only
To demonstrate esophageal varices, the patient must be examined in
(A) the recumbent position.
(B) the erect position.
(C) the anatomic position.
(D) Fowler's position. –
ANS :A) the recumbent position.
The contraction and expansion of arterial walls in accordance with forceful contraction and relaxation of the heart is
called
(A) hypertension.
(B) elasticity.
(C) pulse.
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(D) pressure.
- ANS :(C) pulse.
The structure(s) best demonstrated on an AP axial projection of the skull with the central ray directed 40 to 60º
caudally is (are) the
(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
(B) petrous pyramids.
(C) occipital bone.
(D) rotundum foramina.
- ANS :(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?
(A) Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
(C) Renal arteriography
(D) Surgical nephrostomy
- ANS :(B) Percutaneous angioplasty
Which of the following would be obtained with the position illustrated in Figure 2-17?
1. Splenic flexure and descending colon
2. Hepatic flexure and ascending colon
3. Hepatic flexure and descending colon
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 141) –
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ANS :(A) 1 only
Which of the following is represented by the number 3 in Figure 2-34?
(A) Inferior vena cava
(B) Aorta
(C) Gallbladder
(D) Psoas muscle
(Bontrager, p 100) –
ANS :(B) Aorta
The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the
(A) hepatic flexure.
(B) splenic flexure.
(C) transverse flexure.
(D) sigmoid flexure.
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) –
ANS :(B) splenic flexure.
All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true except
(A) The right lung has two lobes.
(B) The uppermost portion of the lung is the apex.
(C) Each lung is enclosed in pleura.
(D) The trachea bifurcates into mainstem bronchi.
(Bontrager, pp 69-70)
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