2024 HESI Radiography Exam V1, V2 & V3 New
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V1
Find the sinus tarsi. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
The tarsal sinus is visualized when the foot is seen in what projection?
a) lateral
b) 30 degree medial oblique
c) dorsoplantar
d) 30 degree lateral oblique ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) 30 degree medial
oblique
How should the patient be instructed to place their arms for a standing lateral projection
of the sternum?
a) relaxed at their side
b) behind the back
c) raised above the head
d) forward ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) behind the back
Which study is considered a nonfunctional examination of the urinary system?
a) hypertensive urogram
b) retrograde urogram
c) intravenous urogram
d) voiding cystourethrogram ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) retrograde urogram
A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of multiple phleboliths. Where are
these small calcifications found?
a) gallbladder
b) ureter
c) kidney
d) vein ---------- Correct Answer ---------- d) vein
The area which depicts history of a cholecystectomy. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
The right cardiophrenic angle. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
An anteroposterior (AP) oblique mortise joint projection demonstrates the distal fibula
without talar superimposition and an open talofibular joint. What should the radiographer
do next?
a) no correction needed
,b) increase cephalic angulation
c) increase external rotation
d) increase internal rotation ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) no correction needed
For a tangential inferosuperior projection of the zygomatic arch, how is the patient's
head positioned to demonstrate a depressed fracture of the right zygomatic arch?
a) elevated toward the x-ray tube
b) lowered toward the radiography table
c) turned toward the left side
d) rotated toward the right side ---------- Correct Answer ---------- d) rotated toward the
right side
A lateral L-5/S-1 lumbosacral junction is performed with the central ray (CR) directed 2
inches anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and 1-1/2 inches inferior to the
iliac crest. Which statement describes this method?
a) the central ray will be well superior to the L5-S1 junction
b) the central ray will be correctly centered to the L5-S1 junction
c) the central ray will be well posterior to the L5-S1 junction
d) the central ray will be well anterior to the L5-S1 junction ---------- Correct Answer ------
---- d) the central ray will be well anterior to the L5-S1 junction
The most commonly fractured carpal bone. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
a) scaphoid
b) lunate
c) cuboid
d) triquetrum ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) scaphoid
In a properly positioned oblique lumbar spine radiograph, what makes up the '"body" of
the '"Scotty dog?"
a) pars interarticularis
b) pedicle
c) lamina
d) superior articular process ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) lamina
The only saddle joint in the body is found between which two bones?
a) scaphoid and trapezium
b) trapezium and first metacarpal
c) navicular and first metatarsal
d) trapezium and first metatarsal ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) triqeutrum and first
metacarpal
Which patient body habitus may require the patient to be in the Trendelenburg position
during a small bowel series?
a) sthenic
,b) hyposthenic
c) asthenic
d) hypersthenic ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) asthenic
Which central ray (CR) orientation is recommended for an anteroposterior (AP) knee
projection if the measurement from the tabletop to the patient's anterior superior iliac
spine (ASIS) is 22 cm?
a) perpendicular to the image receptor (IR)
b) perpendicular to the long axis of the patella
c) 3-5 degrees caudad
d) 3-5 degrees cephalad ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) perpendicular to the image
receptor (IR)
Which overhead projections should the radiographer obtain for the vertical ray method
of knee arthrography?
a) anteroposterior (AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
b) anteroposterior (AP) and lateral
c) posteroanterior (PA) and 45-degree right and left oblique
d) posteroanterior (PA) and lateral ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) anteroposterior
(AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
The radiographer uses the Holmblad method to perform a tunnel view of the knee. What
is the primary advantage of utilizing this method instead of the Camp Coventry method?
a) the Holmblad method is easier for the radiographer to properly position
b) the Holmblad method is easier for the patient than the Camp Coventry method
c) the Holmblad method is quick to position
d) the Holmblad method shows no distortion longitudinally or laterally ---------- Correct
Answer ---------- d) the Holmblad method shows no distortion longitudinally or laterally
Which statement accurately describes the appearance of a correctly positioned
anteroposterior (AP) hip image?
a) the lesser trochanter is demonstrated in profile
b) the femoral neck is demonstrated without foreshortening
c) the femoral head is at the center of the collimated field
d) the proximal two-thirds of the femur is visualized ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b)
the femoral neck is demonstrated without foreshortening
Which central ray orientation is recommended for a radiographic image of the contrast-
filled urinary bladder with the patient in the supine position? ---------- Correct Answer -----
----- 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis with a 10- to 15-degree caudal angle
What angle is formed between the petrous pyramids and the midsagittal plane (MSP) in
the average human skull?
a) 40 degrees
b) 60 degrees
c) 47 degrees
, d) 54 degrees ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) 47 degrees
Which central ray (CR) angle is best for heavy, wide-hipped patients for lateral lumbar
spine projections?
a) perpendicular
b) 5 degrees caudad
c) 10 degrees caudad
d) 5 degrees cephalad ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) 5 degrees caudad
Study the posteroanterior (PA) chest projection. What best summarizes an evaluation of
this image?
a) the first ribs are clipped; so, it should be repeated
b) this is a diagnostic chest radiograph
c) the inspiration is not sufficient; so, it should be repeated
d) the apices of the lungs are clipped; so, it should be repeated ---------- Correct Answer
---------- a) the first ribs are clipped; so, it should be repeated
Who is responsible for the metallic artifact seen in the open mouth odontoid image?
a) the ordering physician
b) the receptionist
c) the radiographer
d) the patient ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) the radiographer
Where is the central ray (CR) directed for an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the lower
leg?
a) 0.5 inches inferior to patellar apex
b) at the level of the medial malleolus
c) mid-lower leg
d) two inches distal to the medial condyle of the tibia ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c)
mid-lower leg
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) Axial (Towne method) image of the skull,
which reference line should be perpendicular to the image receptor (IR) if using a 30
degree caudal angle?
a) line C
b) line B
c) line A
d) line D ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) line B
According to Merrill's Atlas, which location represents the correct central ray (CR)
placement for an axiolateral oblique mandible projection for the ramus?
a) the occlusal plane
b) the point of contrast between the lips
c) the region of interest
d) the acanthion ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) the region of interest
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V1
Find the sinus tarsi. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
The tarsal sinus is visualized when the foot is seen in what projection?
a) lateral
b) 30 degree medial oblique
c) dorsoplantar
d) 30 degree lateral oblique ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) 30 degree medial
oblique
How should the patient be instructed to place their arms for a standing lateral projection
of the sternum?
a) relaxed at their side
b) behind the back
c) raised above the head
d) forward ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) behind the back
Which study is considered a nonfunctional examination of the urinary system?
a) hypertensive urogram
b) retrograde urogram
c) intravenous urogram
d) voiding cystourethrogram ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) retrograde urogram
A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of multiple phleboliths. Where are
these small calcifications found?
a) gallbladder
b) ureter
c) kidney
d) vein ---------- Correct Answer ---------- d) vein
The area which depicts history of a cholecystectomy. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
The right cardiophrenic angle. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
An anteroposterior (AP) oblique mortise joint projection demonstrates the distal fibula
without talar superimposition and an open talofibular joint. What should the radiographer
do next?
a) no correction needed
,b) increase cephalic angulation
c) increase external rotation
d) increase internal rotation ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) no correction needed
For a tangential inferosuperior projection of the zygomatic arch, how is the patient's
head positioned to demonstrate a depressed fracture of the right zygomatic arch?
a) elevated toward the x-ray tube
b) lowered toward the radiography table
c) turned toward the left side
d) rotated toward the right side ---------- Correct Answer ---------- d) rotated toward the
right side
A lateral L-5/S-1 lumbosacral junction is performed with the central ray (CR) directed 2
inches anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and 1-1/2 inches inferior to the
iliac crest. Which statement describes this method?
a) the central ray will be well superior to the L5-S1 junction
b) the central ray will be correctly centered to the L5-S1 junction
c) the central ray will be well posterior to the L5-S1 junction
d) the central ray will be well anterior to the L5-S1 junction ---------- Correct Answer ------
---- d) the central ray will be well anterior to the L5-S1 junction
The most commonly fractured carpal bone. ---------- Correct Answer ----------
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
a) scaphoid
b) lunate
c) cuboid
d) triquetrum ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) scaphoid
In a properly positioned oblique lumbar spine radiograph, what makes up the '"body" of
the '"Scotty dog?"
a) pars interarticularis
b) pedicle
c) lamina
d) superior articular process ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) lamina
The only saddle joint in the body is found between which two bones?
a) scaphoid and trapezium
b) trapezium and first metacarpal
c) navicular and first metatarsal
d) trapezium and first metatarsal ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) triqeutrum and first
metacarpal
Which patient body habitus may require the patient to be in the Trendelenburg position
during a small bowel series?
a) sthenic
,b) hyposthenic
c) asthenic
d) hypersthenic ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) asthenic
Which central ray (CR) orientation is recommended for an anteroposterior (AP) knee
projection if the measurement from the tabletop to the patient's anterior superior iliac
spine (ASIS) is 22 cm?
a) perpendicular to the image receptor (IR)
b) perpendicular to the long axis of the patella
c) 3-5 degrees caudad
d) 3-5 degrees cephalad ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) perpendicular to the image
receptor (IR)
Which overhead projections should the radiographer obtain for the vertical ray method
of knee arthrography?
a) anteroposterior (AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
b) anteroposterior (AP) and lateral
c) posteroanterior (PA) and 45-degree right and left oblique
d) posteroanterior (PA) and lateral ---------- Correct Answer ---------- a) anteroposterior
(AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
The radiographer uses the Holmblad method to perform a tunnel view of the knee. What
is the primary advantage of utilizing this method instead of the Camp Coventry method?
a) the Holmblad method is easier for the radiographer to properly position
b) the Holmblad method is easier for the patient than the Camp Coventry method
c) the Holmblad method is quick to position
d) the Holmblad method shows no distortion longitudinally or laterally ---------- Correct
Answer ---------- d) the Holmblad method shows no distortion longitudinally or laterally
Which statement accurately describes the appearance of a correctly positioned
anteroposterior (AP) hip image?
a) the lesser trochanter is demonstrated in profile
b) the femoral neck is demonstrated without foreshortening
c) the femoral head is at the center of the collimated field
d) the proximal two-thirds of the femur is visualized ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b)
the femoral neck is demonstrated without foreshortening
Which central ray orientation is recommended for a radiographic image of the contrast-
filled urinary bladder with the patient in the supine position? ---------- Correct Answer -----
----- 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis with a 10- to 15-degree caudal angle
What angle is formed between the petrous pyramids and the midsagittal plane (MSP) in
the average human skull?
a) 40 degrees
b) 60 degrees
c) 47 degrees
, d) 54 degrees ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) 47 degrees
Which central ray (CR) angle is best for heavy, wide-hipped patients for lateral lumbar
spine projections?
a) perpendicular
b) 5 degrees caudad
c) 10 degrees caudad
d) 5 degrees cephalad ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) 5 degrees caudad
Study the posteroanterior (PA) chest projection. What best summarizes an evaluation of
this image?
a) the first ribs are clipped; so, it should be repeated
b) this is a diagnostic chest radiograph
c) the inspiration is not sufficient; so, it should be repeated
d) the apices of the lungs are clipped; so, it should be repeated ---------- Correct Answer
---------- a) the first ribs are clipped; so, it should be repeated
Who is responsible for the metallic artifact seen in the open mouth odontoid image?
a) the ordering physician
b) the receptionist
c) the radiographer
d) the patient ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) the radiographer
Where is the central ray (CR) directed for an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the lower
leg?
a) 0.5 inches inferior to patellar apex
b) at the level of the medial malleolus
c) mid-lower leg
d) two inches distal to the medial condyle of the tibia ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c)
mid-lower leg
When performing an anteroposterior (AP) Axial (Towne method) image of the skull,
which reference line should be perpendicular to the image receptor (IR) if using a 30
degree caudal angle?
a) line C
b) line B
c) line A
d) line D ---------- Correct Answer ---------- b) line B
According to Merrill's Atlas, which location represents the correct central ray (CR)
placement for an axiolateral oblique mandible projection for the ramus?
a) the occlusal plane
b) the point of contrast between the lips
c) the region of interest
d) the acanthion ---------- Correct Answer ---------- c) the region of interest
