RAD 112 Final Exam | Actual study set |
Questions and verified Answers
To help in determining that the sternum is positioned true lateral, the broad surface across the width of
the sternum should be perpendicular to the plane of the cassette for the lateral projection of the
sternum. - ANSW-true
How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
thoracic region? - ANSW-15-20
The CR angulation for a lateral scapula is: - ANSW-0
Which cervical vertebral structures are perforated with a foramen for the passage of the vertebral artery
and vein? - ANSW-transverse processes
The main functions of the small bowel are:
1) digestion of food
2) absorption of food
3) storage of food - ANSW-1 and 2
How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process, for articulation with
the tubercle of a rib? - ANSW-10
Which of the following devices are needed to optimally perform a lateral projection of the sacrum or
coccyx?
1) sandbags
2) radiolucent sponges
3) sheet of leaded rubber - ANSW-all 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history that a patient scheduled for an
intravenous urogram (IVU) takes glucophage (metformin hydrochloride) daily?
1) Proceed with the examination
2) reschedule the examination until the patient has been off glucophage for 48 hours
3) Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after the examination - ANSW-1 and 3
only
Methods of performing a double-contrast barium enema include:
1) enteroclysis
2) single-stage procedure
3) two-stage procedure - ANSW-2 and 3
The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called
the: - ANSW-transverse foramen
The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the: - ANSW-stomach contour and duodenal bulb
The AP oblique projection of the ribs with the patient in the LPO position best demonstrates the
posterior and axillary portions of the left ribs. - ANSW-true
When radiographing the proximal humerus using the transthoracic (Lawrence) method, the plane of the
epicondyles should be _______ to the plane of the cassette. - ANSW-perpendicular
Questions and verified Answers
To help in determining that the sternum is positioned true lateral, the broad surface across the width of
the sternum should be perpendicular to the plane of the cassette for the lateral projection of the
sternum. - ANSW-true
How much is the body rotated from the lateral position to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the
thoracic region? - ANSW-15-20
The CR angulation for a lateral scapula is: - ANSW-0
Which cervical vertebral structures are perforated with a foramen for the passage of the vertebral artery
and vein? - ANSW-transverse processes
The main functions of the small bowel are:
1) digestion of food
2) absorption of food
3) storage of food - ANSW-1 and 2
How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process, for articulation with
the tubercle of a rib? - ANSW-10
Which of the following devices are needed to optimally perform a lateral projection of the sacrum or
coccyx?
1) sandbags
2) radiolucent sponges
3) sheet of leaded rubber - ANSW-all 3
What should you do if you discover while taking the patient history that a patient scheduled for an
intravenous urogram (IVU) takes glucophage (metformin hydrochloride) daily?
1) Proceed with the examination
2) reschedule the examination until the patient has been off glucophage for 48 hours
3) Instruct the patient to withhold the Glucophage for 48 hours after the examination - ANSW-1 and 3
only
Methods of performing a double-contrast barium enema include:
1) enteroclysis
2) single-stage procedure
3) two-stage procedure - ANSW-2 and 3
The openings in the cervical vertebrae for the transmission of the vertebral artery and vein are called
the: - ANSW-transverse foramen
The PA projection of the stomach best demonstrates the: - ANSW-stomach contour and duodenal bulb
The AP oblique projection of the ribs with the patient in the LPO position best demonstrates the
posterior and axillary portions of the left ribs. - ANSW-true
When radiographing the proximal humerus using the transthoracic (Lawrence) method, the plane of the
epicondyles should be _______ to the plane of the cassette. - ANSW-perpendicular
