RTBC PROCEDURES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following projections of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. external (lateral) oblique
D. Internal (medial) oblique - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The ileocecal valve is primarily located within which quadrant of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWER- RLQ
Which of the following describes epithelial tissue?
A. Tissue that surrounds and cushions the kidneys
B. Tissue that aids in the formation of cartilaginous structures
C. Tissue that supports and binds various structures
D. Tissue that lines internal organs and covers the external surfaces of the body -
CORRECT ANSWER- D
Which of the following conditions would appear on a radiograph as multiple distended
loops of small and large bowel? - CORRECT ANSWER- a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation
For a right anterior oblique (RAO) esophogram, the patient is rotated:
a. 10-15 degrees from prone
b. 20-30 degrees from prone
c. 35-40 degrees from prone
d. 45 degrees from prone - CORRECT ANSWER- C
What type of joint is the first sternocostal joint?
A. Synovial gliding
,B. Synovial condyloid
C. Slightly movable
D. Immovable - CORRECT ANSWER- D
The patient on anthill projection of the sinuses (modified Waters), in which the central
ray passes through the patient's open mouth, best demonstrates which paranasal
sinus?
A. Frontal
B. Sphenoid
C. Maxillary
D. Ethmoid - CORRECT ANSWER- B
Which bones make up the obturator foramen? (Select two)
a. Ilium
b. Ischium
c. Pubis
d. Femur
e. Sacrum - CORRECT ANSWER- B and C
Which of the following bones would have a dipole?
A. Femur
B. Clavicle
C. Sacrum
D. Parietal bone - CORRECT ANSWER- D (Dipole is a narrow space found between
two layers of compact bone. Dipoles are found in flat bones such as the calvaria,
scapulae, and parietal)
The formation of urine begins in the:
A. Glomerulus
B. Loop of Henle
C. Minor calyces
D. Proximal convoluted tubule - CORRECT ANSWER- A
The extreme body habits that is characterized by a very long and narrow thoracic cavity,
low midline stomach, and a low gallbladder is the: - CORRECT ANSWER- Asthenic
, After the injection of contrast for an intravenous urogram, it is noticed that the patient is
suffering from hydronephrosis. To ensure adequate filling of the ureters with contrast
medium, which of the following positions might be added to the examination?
A. Prone
B. RPO
C. LPO
D. Supine - CORRECT ANSWER- A
(prone- because the ureters curve anteriorly in the abdomen)
Which two of the following statements regarding myelography are correct? (Select two)
a. The spinal puncture may be performed with the patient in the prone or flexed lateral
position
b. The contrast medium distribution is regulated by the physician through adjusting the
table angulation
c. The contrast agent is injected intravenously
d. An oily contrast media is commonly used and must be aspirated before the exam is
ended - CORRECT ANSWER- A and B
In the thorax, the esophagus lies:
a. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the thoracic vertebrae
b. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the heart
c. Anterior to the thoracic vertebrae and posterior to the aorta
d. Anterior to the trachea and posterior to the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- A
In which three of the following vascular structures does the direction of blood flow
towards the heart? (Select three)
a. Inferior vena cava
b. Superior vena cava
c. Pulmonary arteries
d. Pulmonary veins
e. Coronary arteries - CORRECT ANSWER- A, B, and D
An axiolateral projection of the mandible has been ordered to evaluate possible
pathology of the mandibular rami. In what position is the patient's head placed?
A. Lateral
ANSWERS
Which of the following projections of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. external (lateral) oblique
D. Internal (medial) oblique - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The ileocecal valve is primarily located within which quadrant of the abdomen? -
CORRECT ANSWER- RLQ
Which of the following describes epithelial tissue?
A. Tissue that surrounds and cushions the kidneys
B. Tissue that aids in the formation of cartilaginous structures
C. Tissue that supports and binds various structures
D. Tissue that lines internal organs and covers the external surfaces of the body -
CORRECT ANSWER- D
Which of the following conditions would appear on a radiograph as multiple distended
loops of small and large bowel? - CORRECT ANSWER- a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation
For a right anterior oblique (RAO) esophogram, the patient is rotated:
a. 10-15 degrees from prone
b. 20-30 degrees from prone
c. 35-40 degrees from prone
d. 45 degrees from prone - CORRECT ANSWER- C
What type of joint is the first sternocostal joint?
A. Synovial gliding
,B. Synovial condyloid
C. Slightly movable
D. Immovable - CORRECT ANSWER- D
The patient on anthill projection of the sinuses (modified Waters), in which the central
ray passes through the patient's open mouth, best demonstrates which paranasal
sinus?
A. Frontal
B. Sphenoid
C. Maxillary
D. Ethmoid - CORRECT ANSWER- B
Which bones make up the obturator foramen? (Select two)
a. Ilium
b. Ischium
c. Pubis
d. Femur
e. Sacrum - CORRECT ANSWER- B and C
Which of the following bones would have a dipole?
A. Femur
B. Clavicle
C. Sacrum
D. Parietal bone - CORRECT ANSWER- D (Dipole is a narrow space found between
two layers of compact bone. Dipoles are found in flat bones such as the calvaria,
scapulae, and parietal)
The formation of urine begins in the:
A. Glomerulus
B. Loop of Henle
C. Minor calyces
D. Proximal convoluted tubule - CORRECT ANSWER- A
The extreme body habits that is characterized by a very long and narrow thoracic cavity,
low midline stomach, and a low gallbladder is the: - CORRECT ANSWER- Asthenic
, After the injection of contrast for an intravenous urogram, it is noticed that the patient is
suffering from hydronephrosis. To ensure adequate filling of the ureters with contrast
medium, which of the following positions might be added to the examination?
A. Prone
B. RPO
C. LPO
D. Supine - CORRECT ANSWER- A
(prone- because the ureters curve anteriorly in the abdomen)
Which two of the following statements regarding myelography are correct? (Select two)
a. The spinal puncture may be performed with the patient in the prone or flexed lateral
position
b. The contrast medium distribution is regulated by the physician through adjusting the
table angulation
c. The contrast agent is injected intravenously
d. An oily contrast media is commonly used and must be aspirated before the exam is
ended - CORRECT ANSWER- A and B
In the thorax, the esophagus lies:
a. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the thoracic vertebrae
b. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the heart
c. Anterior to the thoracic vertebrae and posterior to the aorta
d. Anterior to the trachea and posterior to the heart - CORRECT ANSWER- A
In which three of the following vascular structures does the direction of blood flow
towards the heart? (Select three)
a. Inferior vena cava
b. Superior vena cava
c. Pulmonary arteries
d. Pulmonary veins
e. Coronary arteries - CORRECT ANSWER- A, B, and D
An axiolateral projection of the mandible has been ordered to evaluate possible
pathology of the mandibular rami. In what position is the patient's head placed?
A. Lateral
