NVCC RAD 105 Final
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1. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a possible cervical spine fracture. The
initial AP and lateral projections were negative for fracture. The ER physician
wants a projection to demonstrate the vertebral pedicles. Which of the following
projections would demonstrate these structures safely?:
a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
b. Ottonello projection
c. Articular pillar view projection
d. AP axial projection using 45° lateromedial and 15° cephalad angle
Correct Answer: d. AP axial projection using 45° lateromedial and 15°
cephalad angle
2. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a possible greenstick fracture. Which age
group does this type of fracture usually affect?:
a. Pediatric
b. Young adult
c. Middle-age
d. Geriatric
,Correct Answer: a. Pediatric
3. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a fractured forearm. The physician
reduces the fracture and places a plaster cast on the forearm. The initial
technique was 55 kV and 5 mAs. With a medium-size cast, which of the following
technical factors is best for the postreduction study?:
a. 62 KV; 5 mAs
b. 70 kV; 5 mAs
c. 75 KV; 10 mAs
d. 55 kV; 7.5 mAs
Correct Answer: a. 62 KV; 5 mAs
4. The trauma radiographer must ensure other team members are protected from
unnecessary radiation. Which of the following practices will accomplish this?:
1) lead aprons for all personnel that remain in the room during exposures
2) short exposure times
3) announcement of impending exposure to allow nonessential personnel to exit
the room
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: b. 1 and 3
5.A fracture that occurs through the pedicles of the axis (C2), with or without
displacement of C2 or C3, is termed:
a. odontoid fracture
b. clay shoveler's fracture
c. Jefferson fracture
d. hangman's fracture
,Correct Answer: d. hangman's fracture
6. Which of the following projections best demonstrates the C1-2 joint space if a
patient is unable to open her mouth?:
a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
b. AP axial projection with 15° to 20° cephalad angle
c. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° caudad angle
d. AP axial projection with 15° to 20° caudad angle
Correct Answer: a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
7. Which of the following preliminary steps should the radiographer perform
before beginning a mobile x-ray examination?:
1) invite family members to remain in the room
2) introduce oneself to the patient and family
3) determine that the correct patient is in the room
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: c. 2 and 3
8. Extra Credit: Which of the following imaging modalities is often used to
diagnose pulmonary emboli?:
a. Ultrasound
b. MRI
c. Nuclear Medicine
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. Nuclear Medicine
, 9. Postreduction projections of the upper and lower limbs generally need only to
include the joint nearest to the fracture site:
a. True
b. False
Correct Answer: a. True
10. This fracture is also called a "march fracture":
a. Pott fracture
b. Stress fracture
c. Trimalleolar fracture
d. Burst fracture
Correct Answer: b. Stress fracture
11. How many x-ray exposures can be made on a fully charged mobile x-ray
machine?:
a. 5
b. 10-15
c. 20
d. 25-30
Correct Answer: b. 10-15
12. Situation: A patient enters the ER with severe trauma to the abdomen. The ER
physician is concerned about bleeding in the abdomen with associated possible
free intraabdominal air. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which position
best demonstrates the condition?:
a. AP supine
b. Dorsal decubitus
c. Ventral decubitus
d. Left Lateral decubitus
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a possible cervical spine fracture. The
initial AP and lateral projections were negative for fracture. The ER physician
wants a projection to demonstrate the vertebral pedicles. Which of the following
projections would demonstrate these structures safely?:
a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
b. Ottonello projection
c. Articular pillar view projection
d. AP axial projection using 45° lateromedial and 15° cephalad angle
Correct Answer: d. AP axial projection using 45° lateromedial and 15°
cephalad angle
2. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a possible greenstick fracture. Which age
group does this type of fracture usually affect?:
a. Pediatric
b. Young adult
c. Middle-age
d. Geriatric
,Correct Answer: a. Pediatric
3. Situation: A patient enters the ER with a fractured forearm. The physician
reduces the fracture and places a plaster cast on the forearm. The initial
technique was 55 kV and 5 mAs. With a medium-size cast, which of the following
technical factors is best for the postreduction study?:
a. 62 KV; 5 mAs
b. 70 kV; 5 mAs
c. 75 KV; 10 mAs
d. 55 kV; 7.5 mAs
Correct Answer: a. 62 KV; 5 mAs
4. The trauma radiographer must ensure other team members are protected from
unnecessary radiation. Which of the following practices will accomplish this?:
1) lead aprons for all personnel that remain in the room during exposures
2) short exposure times
3) announcement of impending exposure to allow nonessential personnel to exit
the room
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: b. 1 and 3
5.A fracture that occurs through the pedicles of the axis (C2), with or without
displacement of C2 or C3, is termed:
a. odontoid fracture
b. clay shoveler's fracture
c. Jefferson fracture
d. hangman's fracture
,Correct Answer: d. hangman's fracture
6. Which of the following projections best demonstrates the C1-2 joint space if a
patient is unable to open her mouth?:
a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
b. AP axial projection with 15° to 20° cephalad angle
c. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° caudad angle
d. AP axial projection with 15° to 20° caudad angle
Correct Answer: a. AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
7. Which of the following preliminary steps should the radiographer perform
before beginning a mobile x-ray examination?:
1) invite family members to remain in the room
2) introduce oneself to the patient and family
3) determine that the correct patient is in the room
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: c. 2 and 3
8. Extra Credit: Which of the following imaging modalities is often used to
diagnose pulmonary emboli?:
a. Ultrasound
b. MRI
c. Nuclear Medicine
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. Nuclear Medicine
, 9. Postreduction projections of the upper and lower limbs generally need only to
include the joint nearest to the fracture site:
a. True
b. False
Correct Answer: a. True
10. This fracture is also called a "march fracture":
a. Pott fracture
b. Stress fracture
c. Trimalleolar fracture
d. Burst fracture
Correct Answer: b. Stress fracture
11. How many x-ray exposures can be made on a fully charged mobile x-ray
machine?:
a. 5
b. 10-15
c. 20
d. 25-30
Correct Answer: b. 10-15
12. Situation: A patient enters the ER with severe trauma to the abdomen. The ER
physician is concerned about bleeding in the abdomen with associated possible
free intraabdominal air. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which position
best demonstrates the condition?:
a. AP supine
b. Dorsal decubitus
c. Ventral decubitus
d. Left Lateral decubitus
