NVCC RAD 105 Final
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1. Where is the central ray placed for an abdomen film?:
a. curvature of ribs
b. symphysis pubis
c. iliac crest
d. greater trochanter - ANSWER c. iliac crest
2. What angulation of the tube is used, when positioning for an AP axial clavicle?:
a. 5 degrees caudad
b. 15 degrees cephalad
c. 15 degrees caudad
d. 5 degrees cephalad - ANSWER b. 15 degrees cephalad
3. To determine motion in the area of a spinal fusion of the lumbo sacral spine,
which of the following projections is indicated?:
,a. lateral recumbent
b. lateral upright
c. lateral in flexion and extension
d. anteroposterior with legs flexed and extended - ANSWER c. lateral in flexion
and extension
4. Why is it sometimes necessary to have the patient breathe during the exposure
for a lateral thoracic spine?:
a. to blur out the vertebra
b. to blur out the superimposed ribs
c. to demonstrate movement of the diaphragm
d. to shortent the exposure time - ANSWER b. to blur out the superimposed
ribs
5. The anteroposterior projection of the cervical spine through the open mouth
will demonstrate which of the following?:
a. C7
b. upper and lower molars
c. atlas, axis, and odontoid process
d. foramen magnum - ANSWER c. atlas, axis, and odontoid process
,6. Which of the following parts would you x ray if a patient came to your
department with a requisition questioning a trimalleolar fracture?:
a. facial bones
b. acoustic meatus
c. knee
d. ankle - ANSWER d. ankle
7. Which of the following positions is useful in demonstrating the longitudinal
arches for flat feet?:
a. sitting
b. standing
c. prone
d. supine - ANSWER b. standing
8. In the Water's position for the maxillary sinuses, the radiographic baseline
forms what angle with the plane of the film?:
a. 37 degrees
b. 27 degrees
c. 30 degrees
d. 25 degrees - ANSWER a. 37 degrees
9. According to Merrill's, there are four distinct body types. Which is the most
common?:
a. hyposthenic
, b. sthenic
c. hypersthenic
d. asthenic - ANSWER b. sthenic
10. Which of the following is not well demonstrated on an AP projection of the
elbow?:
a. radial head
b. radial tuberosity
c. condyles of the humerus
d. olecranon process - ANSWER d. olecranon process
11. What are the routine positions for a wrist?:
a. AP and lateral
b. PA and oblique
c. PA, oblique, and lateral
d. PA, oblique, and ulnar flexion - ANSWER c. PA, oblique, and lateral
12. For a routine, lateral projection of the wirst, which surface is nearest the film?:
a. medial
b. lateral
c. posterior
d. anterior - ANSWER a. medial
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. Where is the central ray placed for an abdomen film?:
a. curvature of ribs
b. symphysis pubis
c. iliac crest
d. greater trochanter - ANSWER c. iliac crest
2. What angulation of the tube is used, when positioning for an AP axial clavicle?:
a. 5 degrees caudad
b. 15 degrees cephalad
c. 15 degrees caudad
d. 5 degrees cephalad - ANSWER b. 15 degrees cephalad
3. To determine motion in the area of a spinal fusion of the lumbo sacral spine,
which of the following projections is indicated?:
,a. lateral recumbent
b. lateral upright
c. lateral in flexion and extension
d. anteroposterior with legs flexed and extended - ANSWER c. lateral in flexion
and extension
4. Why is it sometimes necessary to have the patient breathe during the exposure
for a lateral thoracic spine?:
a. to blur out the vertebra
b. to blur out the superimposed ribs
c. to demonstrate movement of the diaphragm
d. to shortent the exposure time - ANSWER b. to blur out the superimposed
ribs
5. The anteroposterior projection of the cervical spine through the open mouth
will demonstrate which of the following?:
a. C7
b. upper and lower molars
c. atlas, axis, and odontoid process
d. foramen magnum - ANSWER c. atlas, axis, and odontoid process
,6. Which of the following parts would you x ray if a patient came to your
department with a requisition questioning a trimalleolar fracture?:
a. facial bones
b. acoustic meatus
c. knee
d. ankle - ANSWER d. ankle
7. Which of the following positions is useful in demonstrating the longitudinal
arches for flat feet?:
a. sitting
b. standing
c. prone
d. supine - ANSWER b. standing
8. In the Water's position for the maxillary sinuses, the radiographic baseline
forms what angle with the plane of the film?:
a. 37 degrees
b. 27 degrees
c. 30 degrees
d. 25 degrees - ANSWER a. 37 degrees
9. According to Merrill's, there are four distinct body types. Which is the most
common?:
a. hyposthenic
, b. sthenic
c. hypersthenic
d. asthenic - ANSWER b. sthenic
10. Which of the following is not well demonstrated on an AP projection of the
elbow?:
a. radial head
b. radial tuberosity
c. condyles of the humerus
d. olecranon process - ANSWER d. olecranon process
11. What are the routine positions for a wrist?:
a. AP and lateral
b. PA and oblique
c. PA, oblique, and lateral
d. PA, oblique, and ulnar flexion - ANSWER c. PA, oblique, and lateral
12. For a routine, lateral projection of the wirst, which surface is nearest the film?:
a. medial
b. lateral
c. posterior
d. anterior - ANSWER a. medial
