Radiographic Pathology Final
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
Metabolic actions of the endocrine system in response to changes in blood chemistry
best defines ________ stimuli.
a) hormonal
b) humoral
c) neural correct answers b) humoral
, Corticosteroid production occurs in the:
a) adrenal cortex
b) pancreas
c) pineal gland
d) thyroid gland correct answers a) adrenal cortex
Alpha cells in the pancreas produce:
a) glucagon
b) gonadocorticosteroids
c) insulin
d) thyroxine correct answers a) glucagon
Acromegaly is a condition resulting from disorder of the ______ gland.
a) adrenal
b) pineal
c) pituitary
d) thymus correct answers c) pituitary
Graves disease is associated with:
a) hyperthyroidism
b) hyperparathyroidism
c) hypothyroidism
d) hypoparathyroidism correct answers a) hyperthyroidism
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is most common in:
a) adults
b) children correct answers b) children
Imaging studies performed on a nongravid woman include:
a) hysterosalpingography
b) transvaginal pelvic sonography
c) transabdominal pelvic sonography
d) all of the above correct answers d) all of the above
Regular, yearly mammographic screening should occur in women ______ years of age
or older.
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50 correct answers d) 50
The congenital disorder resulting in a complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and
vagina is:
a) bicornuate uterus
b) retroflexed uterus
c) unicornuate uterus
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
Metabolic actions of the endocrine system in response to changes in blood chemistry
best defines ________ stimuli.
a) hormonal
b) humoral
c) neural correct answers b) humoral
, Corticosteroid production occurs in the:
a) adrenal cortex
b) pancreas
c) pineal gland
d) thyroid gland correct answers a) adrenal cortex
Alpha cells in the pancreas produce:
a) glucagon
b) gonadocorticosteroids
c) insulin
d) thyroxine correct answers a) glucagon
Acromegaly is a condition resulting from disorder of the ______ gland.
a) adrenal
b) pineal
c) pituitary
d) thymus correct answers c) pituitary
Graves disease is associated with:
a) hyperthyroidism
b) hyperparathyroidism
c) hypothyroidism
d) hypoparathyroidism correct answers a) hyperthyroidism
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is most common in:
a) adults
b) children correct answers b) children
Imaging studies performed on a nongravid woman include:
a) hysterosalpingography
b) transvaginal pelvic sonography
c) transabdominal pelvic sonography
d) all of the above correct answers d) all of the above
Regular, yearly mammographic screening should occur in women ______ years of age
or older.
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50 correct answers d) 50
The congenital disorder resulting in a complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and
vagina is:
a) bicornuate uterus
b) retroflexed uterus
c) unicornuate uterus
