BMO Study Exam with Complete Solutions
A "blow- out fracture" involves which of the following structures? - ANSWER-occipital
bone
mandible
nasal bones
floor of the orbit
D
A "breathing technique" is used to advantage when performing a lateral projection of
which of the following portion of the spine? - ANSWER-cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacrum
thoracic
A bluish coloration of the skin, mucous membranes and nail beds indicates that the
patient is suffering from: - ANSWER-pain
lack of oxygen
lack of water
lack of sleep
B
A common condition among geriatric patients is diverticulitis, which affects the: -
ANSWER-lungs
colon
eyes
brain
B
A diabetic patient who has taken insulin but no food may develop: - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia
diabetic coma
urticaria
erythema
A
A drug that counteracts the effect of other drugs is called a/an: - ANSWER-agonist
antagonist
allergen
antihistamine
,B
A flow-volume graph is a means of plotting the results of a/an: - ANSWER-
electrocardiogram
Ishihara test
forced expiration spirometry test
exercise tolerance test
C
A gonad shield should be used whenever the edge of the radiation field is within ______
cm of the gonads. - ANSWER-3
5
6
8
5 cm
A grid must be used when the body part becomes larger than: - ANSWER-4 cm
8 cm
4-8 cm
10-12 cm
10-12 cm
A lateral projection of the face, with no grid, is used to image which of these bones? -
ANSWER-mandible
nasal bones
orbits
zygoma
B
A lightheaded or faint sensation upon first sitting is termed: - ANSWER-dyspnea
orthopnea
orthostatic hypotension
debilitation
C
A medication dose administered subcutaneously should be limited to no more than: -
ANSWER-10 ml
5 ml
2 ml
0.5 ml
,C
A natural or synthetic drug whose actions are morphine is called a/an: - ANSWER-
opiate
opioid
antihistamine
steroid
B
A needle holder, sometimes called a barrel, is a plastic tube designed to: - ANSWER-
receive contaminated sharps
contain the blood specimen obtained by venipuncture
support a vacuum tube during blood specimen collection
prevent needle-stick injuries
C
A neurologic condition that affects the elderly, causing tremors and eventual debilitation,
is: - ANSWER-Alzheimer disease
Osteopenia
Parkinson disease
Decubitus ulcer
C
A patient who exhibits an increased pulse rate, pallor, weakness and a fall in systolic
blood pressure of 30 mm Hg is suffering from: - ANSWER-epistaxis
angina
shock
vertigo
C
A patient who is diaphoretic is: - ANSWER-sweating
short of breath
dizzy
incontinent
A
A profession is best defined as: - ANSWER-a job that requires a college education
an organization of workers that do the same job
a position in a hospital
the application of specialized knowledge in a way that benefits others
, D
A radiographic image is made using 500 mA, 0.1 sec, 80 kVp and 48-inches SID. The
value of the mAs for this exposure is: - ANSWER-50 mAs
A radiographic study to determine the bone age of a child may involve any of a number
of different joints, but the most common joint for this purpose is the: - ANSWER-hip
elbow
knee
wrist
D
A rapid, weak, and ineffective heartbeat defines a state called: - ANSWER-hypertension
angina
stridor
fibrillation
D
A satisfactory radiographic image is made using 40-inches SID and 25 mAs. Approx
how much mAs is required to produce a similar image at 48-inches SID? - ANSWER-50
mAs
A satisfactory radiographic image of a shoulder is made on a patient measuring 14 cm,
using 15 mAs, and 75 kVp. Approx how much mAs is needed to produce a similar
image on a patient measuring 16 cm? - ANSWER-16 mAs
20 mAs
25 mAs
35 mAs
20 mAs
A scattered photon has _______ energy than the incoming primary beam photon. -
ANSWER-less
more
less, if the kVp is over 80
more, if the kVp is over 80
less
A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure: - ANSWER-pulse
respiration
blood pressure
oxygen saturation
A "blow- out fracture" involves which of the following structures? - ANSWER-occipital
bone
mandible
nasal bones
floor of the orbit
D
A "breathing technique" is used to advantage when performing a lateral projection of
which of the following portion of the spine? - ANSWER-cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacrum
thoracic
A bluish coloration of the skin, mucous membranes and nail beds indicates that the
patient is suffering from: - ANSWER-pain
lack of oxygen
lack of water
lack of sleep
B
A common condition among geriatric patients is diverticulitis, which affects the: -
ANSWER-lungs
colon
eyes
brain
B
A diabetic patient who has taken insulin but no food may develop: - ANSWER-
hypoglycemia
diabetic coma
urticaria
erythema
A
A drug that counteracts the effect of other drugs is called a/an: - ANSWER-agonist
antagonist
allergen
antihistamine
,B
A flow-volume graph is a means of plotting the results of a/an: - ANSWER-
electrocardiogram
Ishihara test
forced expiration spirometry test
exercise tolerance test
C
A gonad shield should be used whenever the edge of the radiation field is within ______
cm of the gonads. - ANSWER-3
5
6
8
5 cm
A grid must be used when the body part becomes larger than: - ANSWER-4 cm
8 cm
4-8 cm
10-12 cm
10-12 cm
A lateral projection of the face, with no grid, is used to image which of these bones? -
ANSWER-mandible
nasal bones
orbits
zygoma
B
A lightheaded or faint sensation upon first sitting is termed: - ANSWER-dyspnea
orthopnea
orthostatic hypotension
debilitation
C
A medication dose administered subcutaneously should be limited to no more than: -
ANSWER-10 ml
5 ml
2 ml
0.5 ml
,C
A natural or synthetic drug whose actions are morphine is called a/an: - ANSWER-
opiate
opioid
antihistamine
steroid
B
A needle holder, sometimes called a barrel, is a plastic tube designed to: - ANSWER-
receive contaminated sharps
contain the blood specimen obtained by venipuncture
support a vacuum tube during blood specimen collection
prevent needle-stick injuries
C
A neurologic condition that affects the elderly, causing tremors and eventual debilitation,
is: - ANSWER-Alzheimer disease
Osteopenia
Parkinson disease
Decubitus ulcer
C
A patient who exhibits an increased pulse rate, pallor, weakness and a fall in systolic
blood pressure of 30 mm Hg is suffering from: - ANSWER-epistaxis
angina
shock
vertigo
C
A patient who is diaphoretic is: - ANSWER-sweating
short of breath
dizzy
incontinent
A
A profession is best defined as: - ANSWER-a job that requires a college education
an organization of workers that do the same job
a position in a hospital
the application of specialized knowledge in a way that benefits others
, D
A radiographic image is made using 500 mA, 0.1 sec, 80 kVp and 48-inches SID. The
value of the mAs for this exposure is: - ANSWER-50 mAs
A radiographic study to determine the bone age of a child may involve any of a number
of different joints, but the most common joint for this purpose is the: - ANSWER-hip
elbow
knee
wrist
D
A rapid, weak, and ineffective heartbeat defines a state called: - ANSWER-hypertension
angina
stridor
fibrillation
D
A satisfactory radiographic image is made using 40-inches SID and 25 mAs. Approx
how much mAs is required to produce a similar image at 48-inches SID? - ANSWER-50
mAs
A satisfactory radiographic image of a shoulder is made on a patient measuring 14 cm,
using 15 mAs, and 75 kVp. Approx how much mAs is needed to produce a similar
image on a patient measuring 16 cm? - ANSWER-16 mAs
20 mAs
25 mAs
35 mAs
20 mAs
A scattered photon has _______ energy than the incoming primary beam photon. -
ANSWER-less
more
less, if the kVp is over 80
more, if the kVp is over 80
less
A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure: - ANSWER-pulse
respiration
blood pressure
oxygen saturation
