Radiographic Pathology Final exam with
answers
A contusion formed on the side of the head where trauma occurs is
called a:
a) concussion
b) contrecoup lesion
c) coup lesion
d) spondylosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) coup lesion
A fracture of the skeletal system in which the bone has penetrated
the skin is termed:
a) closed
b) comminuted
c) noncomminuted
d) open - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d) open
Fractures that occur at sites of maximal strain on a bone, usually in
connection with unaccustomed activity, are classified as ______________
fractures.
a) avulsion
b) fatigue
,c) growth plate
d) stress - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) fatigue
A fracture that heals in a faulty position is termed a:
a) callus
b) delayed union
c) malunion
d) nonunion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) malunion
Shoulder dislocations are most commonly displaced:
a) anteriorly
b) posteriorly
c) interiorly
d) exteriorly - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) anteriorly
Avascular necrosis commonly affects the:
1) shoulder
2) hip
3) fingers
a) 1 & 2
b) 1 & 3
c) 2 & 3
,d) 1,2, & 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) 1 & 2
"Incomplete expansion of a lung as a result of partial or total
collapse" describes:
a) atelectasis
b) empyema
c) pleurisy
d) pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) atelectasis
Penetrating chest trauma could lead to a:
a) coma
b) coup lesion
c) pneumoperitoneum
d) pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d) pneumothorax
Demonstration of a pneumothorax is best accomplished by making
the exposure with the patient in the:
a) erect, lateral position
b) lateral decubitus position
c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
d) erect PA position on inspiration - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c)
erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
, Which portion of the gastrointestinal system is most frequently
damaged by blunt trauma to the abdomen?
a) cecum
b) duodenum
c) ileum
d) jejunum - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) duodenum
Medical treatment designed to lower serum calcium levels is
important in the management of:
a) cystitis
b) nephrocalcinosis
c) nephrosclerosis
d) polycystic kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c)
nephrosclerosis
Osteopenia is a term used to describe the radiographic appearance
associated with a decrease in bone density and is associated with:
a) craniosynostoses
b) osteopetrosis
c) osteoporosis
d) scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) osteoporosis
answers
A contusion formed on the side of the head where trauma occurs is
called a:
a) concussion
b) contrecoup lesion
c) coup lesion
d) spondylosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) coup lesion
A fracture of the skeletal system in which the bone has penetrated
the skin is termed:
a) closed
b) comminuted
c) noncomminuted
d) open - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d) open
Fractures that occur at sites of maximal strain on a bone, usually in
connection with unaccustomed activity, are classified as ______________
fractures.
a) avulsion
b) fatigue
,c) growth plate
d) stress - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) fatigue
A fracture that heals in a faulty position is termed a:
a) callus
b) delayed union
c) malunion
d) nonunion - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) malunion
Shoulder dislocations are most commonly displaced:
a) anteriorly
b) posteriorly
c) interiorly
d) exteriorly - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) anteriorly
Avascular necrosis commonly affects the:
1) shoulder
2) hip
3) fingers
a) 1 & 2
b) 1 & 3
c) 2 & 3
,d) 1,2, & 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) 1 & 2
"Incomplete expansion of a lung as a result of partial or total
collapse" describes:
a) atelectasis
b) empyema
c) pleurisy
d) pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a) atelectasis
Penetrating chest trauma could lead to a:
a) coma
b) coup lesion
c) pneumoperitoneum
d) pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d) pneumothorax
Demonstration of a pneumothorax is best accomplished by making
the exposure with the patient in the:
a) erect, lateral position
b) lateral decubitus position
c) erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
d) erect PA position on inspiration - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c)
erect posteroanterior (PA) position on expiration
, Which portion of the gastrointestinal system is most frequently
damaged by blunt trauma to the abdomen?
a) cecum
b) duodenum
c) ileum
d) jejunum - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔b) duodenum
Medical treatment designed to lower serum calcium levels is
important in the management of:
a) cystitis
b) nephrocalcinosis
c) nephrosclerosis
d) polycystic kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c)
nephrosclerosis
Osteopenia is a term used to describe the radiographic appearance
associated with a decrease in bone density and is associated with:
a) craniosynostoses
b) osteopetrosis
c) osteoporosis
d) scoliosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c) osteoporosis
