RAD Review Question Bank Questions
with Accurate Answers
In a routine (mediolateral) lateral projection of the knee, if the fibular head is seen to be
completely free from superimposition of the proximal tibia, what positioning error likely
occurred?
A. The patient extended their knee too much.
B. The patient was rotated posteriorly.
C. The patient flexed their knee too much.
D. The patient was rotated anteriorly. - ANSWERSB. The patient was rotated posteriorly
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding a two-member team
performing mobile radiography on a patient with MRSA precautions?
1. One radiographer remains "clean"—that is, he or she has no physical contact with the
patient.
2. The radiographer who positions the mobile unit also makes the exposure.
3. The radiographer who positions the cassette also retrieves the cassette and removes
it from its plastic protective cover.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSA. 1 and 2 only
A minor reaction to the IV administration of a contrast agent can include
1. a few hives
2. nausea
3. a flushed face
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
,D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
The Gray may be described as
A. disintegrations per second.
B. ions produced in air.
C. energy deposited in an absorber.
D. biologic effects. - ANSWERSC. energy deposited in an absorber
Which of the following women is likely to have the most homogeneous glandular breast
tissue?
A. A postpubertal adolescent
B. A 20-year-old with one previous pregnancy
C. A menopausal woman
D. A postmenopausal 65-year-old - ANSWERSA. A postpubertal adolescent
Select the 3 correct completions. To reduce the back strain that can result from moving
heavy objects, the radiographer should
A. Hold the object away from his/her body
B. Bend at the waist to lift
C. Lift with bent knees and straight back
D. Push or roll a heavy object
E Provide a broad base of support - ANSWERSC, D, E
Structures involved in blowout fractures include the
1. orbital floor
2. inferior rectus muscle
3. temporal bone
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
,D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSB. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following exposures would most likely deliver the least dose to the
ovaries?
A. AP pelvis radiograph
B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
C. AP thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
D. AP bilateral (Cleaves) hips radiograph - ANSWERSB. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis
radiograph
Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity - ANSWERSC. Veracity
Angulation of the central ray may be required
1. to avoid superimposition of overlying structures.
2. to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition.
3. to project through certain articulations.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
The mode of pathogenic transmission associated with sneezing and coughing is:
A. Vector
B. Fomite
C. Droplet
, D. Direct contact - ANSWERSC. Droplet
Which of the following devices converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Stator
D. Rotor - ANSWERSA. Motor
The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include a
preliminary patient history including, but not limited to patient age, history of respiratory
disease, history of cardiac disease.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
Abnormal accumulation of air in pulmonary tissues, resulting in overdistention of the
alveolar spaces, is
A. emphysema.
B. empyema.
C. pneumothorax.
D. pneumoconiosis. - ANSWERSA. emphysema
The late effects of radiation, carcinogenesis and genetic effects, are considered to have
no threshold dose.be indirectly related to dose occur within hours of exposure.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSA. 1 only
with Accurate Answers
In a routine (mediolateral) lateral projection of the knee, if the fibular head is seen to be
completely free from superimposition of the proximal tibia, what positioning error likely
occurred?
A. The patient extended their knee too much.
B. The patient was rotated posteriorly.
C. The patient flexed their knee too much.
D. The patient was rotated anteriorly. - ANSWERSB. The patient was rotated posteriorly
Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding a two-member team
performing mobile radiography on a patient with MRSA precautions?
1. One radiographer remains "clean"—that is, he or she has no physical contact with the
patient.
2. The radiographer who positions the mobile unit also makes the exposure.
3. The radiographer who positions the cassette also retrieves the cassette and removes
it from its plastic protective cover.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSA. 1 and 2 only
A minor reaction to the IV administration of a contrast agent can include
1. a few hives
2. nausea
3. a flushed face
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
,D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
The Gray may be described as
A. disintegrations per second.
B. ions produced in air.
C. energy deposited in an absorber.
D. biologic effects. - ANSWERSC. energy deposited in an absorber
Which of the following women is likely to have the most homogeneous glandular breast
tissue?
A. A postpubertal adolescent
B. A 20-year-old with one previous pregnancy
C. A menopausal woman
D. A postmenopausal 65-year-old - ANSWERSA. A postpubertal adolescent
Select the 3 correct completions. To reduce the back strain that can result from moving
heavy objects, the radiographer should
A. Hold the object away from his/her body
B. Bend at the waist to lift
C. Lift with bent knees and straight back
D. Push or roll a heavy object
E Provide a broad base of support - ANSWERSC, D, E
Structures involved in blowout fractures include the
1. orbital floor
2. inferior rectus muscle
3. temporal bone
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
,D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSB. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following exposures would most likely deliver the least dose to the
ovaries?
A. AP pelvis radiograph
B. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
C. AP thoracolumbar scoliosis radiograph
D. AP bilateral (Cleaves) hips radiograph - ANSWERSB. PA thoracolumbar scoliosis
radiograph
Which ethical principle is related to sincerity and truthfulness?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity - ANSWERSC. Veracity
Angulation of the central ray may be required
1. to avoid superimposition of overlying structures.
2. to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition.
3. to project through certain articulations.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
The mode of pathogenic transmission associated with sneezing and coughing is:
A. Vector
B. Fomite
C. Droplet
, D. Direct contact - ANSWERSC. Droplet
Which of the following devices converts electrical energy to mechanical energy?
A. Motor
B. Generator
C. Stator
D. Rotor - ANSWERSA. Motor
The decision as to whether to deliver ionic or nonionic contrast medium should include a
preliminary patient history including, but not limited to patient age, history of respiratory
disease, history of cardiac disease.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSD. 1, 2, and 3
Abnormal accumulation of air in pulmonary tissues, resulting in overdistention of the
alveolar spaces, is
A. emphysema.
B. empyema.
C. pneumothorax.
D. pneumoconiosis. - ANSWERSA. emphysema
The late effects of radiation, carcinogenesis and genetic effects, are considered to have
no threshold dose.be indirectly related to dose occur within hours of exposure.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWERSA. 1 only
