RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
What does Blur or Penumbra mean? - ANSWERS-area of unsharpness
surrounding the image
what are two types of patient motion and give a example for each. - ANSWERS-
voluntary (respiration)
Note: give clear instructions
involuntary (peristalsis)
Note: use shortest possible exposure time
Where is the actual focal spot located? - ANSWERS-focal track of the anode
Where is the effective focal spot located? - ANSWERS-on the patient
,Explain the line focus principle - ANSWERS-Whatever joey said
what are the two types of distortion? - ANSWERS-Size distortion and shape
distortion
what are technique charts? - ANSWERS-pre-programmed techniques-
anatomically programmed radiography (APR)
What is a caliper used for? - ANSWERS-used to measure the thickness of the
anatomy being irradiated
What is a fixed kVp chart? - ANSWERS-a pre-established kVp value is used for
each body part
Note:
Also known as a variable mAs chart
what is the Appendicular skeleton composed of? - ANSWERS-The portion of the
skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.
includes upper and lower extremities, and shoulder and pelvic girdles
,What level is the iliac crest at? - ANSWERS-L4-L5
what is a dorsal decubitus - ANSWERS-patient lying on back; central ray parallel
to the floor (horizontal), lateral projection
what is ventral decubitus - ANSWERS-
where is the glabellameatal line ? - ANSWERS-
where is the orbitalmeatal line? - ANSWERS-
where is the infraorbitalmeatal line - ANSWERS-
where is the acanthiomeatal line? - ANSWERS-
where is the supraorbitolmeatal line? - ANSWERS-SOML
where is the interpupillary line? - ANSWERS-
what type of skull is mesocephalic? - ANSWERS-is a typical or normal looking
head
, what type of skull is brachycephalic? - ANSWERS-
what type of skull is dolichocephalic? - ANSWERS-
For a lateral skull projection, how should the interpupillary line be positioned
with reference to the plane of the IR? - ANSWERS-perpendicular to the IR
For a lateral skull projection, how should the midsagittal plane be positioned
with reference to the plane of the IR? - ANSWERS-Parallel to the IR
Define a sthenic body habitus. - ANSWERS-An average patient.
define Hyposthenic - ANSWERS-Below average body build
define Asthenic - ANSWERS-extremely small body build
Define Hypersthenic - ANSWERS-Above average body build
What is the axial skeleton composed of? - ANSWERS-portions of the skeleton
toward the center or middle of the body. skull, hyoid, vertebral column, thoracic
cage
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
What does Blur or Penumbra mean? - ANSWERS-area of unsharpness
surrounding the image
what are two types of patient motion and give a example for each. - ANSWERS-
voluntary (respiration)
Note: give clear instructions
involuntary (peristalsis)
Note: use shortest possible exposure time
Where is the actual focal spot located? - ANSWERS-focal track of the anode
Where is the effective focal spot located? - ANSWERS-on the patient
,Explain the line focus principle - ANSWERS-Whatever joey said
what are the two types of distortion? - ANSWERS-Size distortion and shape
distortion
what are technique charts? - ANSWERS-pre-programmed techniques-
anatomically programmed radiography (APR)
What is a caliper used for? - ANSWERS-used to measure the thickness of the
anatomy being irradiated
What is a fixed kVp chart? - ANSWERS-a pre-established kVp value is used for
each body part
Note:
Also known as a variable mAs chart
what is the Appendicular skeleton composed of? - ANSWERS-The portion of the
skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.
includes upper and lower extremities, and shoulder and pelvic girdles
,What level is the iliac crest at? - ANSWERS-L4-L5
what is a dorsal decubitus - ANSWERS-patient lying on back; central ray parallel
to the floor (horizontal), lateral projection
what is ventral decubitus - ANSWERS-
where is the glabellameatal line ? - ANSWERS-
where is the orbitalmeatal line? - ANSWERS-
where is the infraorbitalmeatal line - ANSWERS-
where is the acanthiomeatal line? - ANSWERS-
where is the supraorbitolmeatal line? - ANSWERS-SOML
where is the interpupillary line? - ANSWERS-
what type of skull is mesocephalic? - ANSWERS-is a typical or normal looking
head
, what type of skull is brachycephalic? - ANSWERS-
what type of skull is dolichocephalic? - ANSWERS-
For a lateral skull projection, how should the interpupillary line be positioned
with reference to the plane of the IR? - ANSWERS-perpendicular to the IR
For a lateral skull projection, how should the midsagittal plane be positioned
with reference to the plane of the IR? - ANSWERS-Parallel to the IR
Define a sthenic body habitus. - ANSWERS-An average patient.
define Hyposthenic - ANSWERS-Below average body build
define Asthenic - ANSWERS-extremely small body build
Define Hypersthenic - ANSWERS-Above average body build
What is the axial skeleton composed of? - ANSWERS-portions of the skeleton
toward the center or middle of the body. skull, hyoid, vertebral column, thoracic
cage
