bontrager mock final exam with correct
answers
What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone - Answers -
Periosteum
Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone - Answers -Carpal (wrist
bones)
Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification? -
Answers -Epiphyses
A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest to
the image receptor (IR). - Answers -False
Situation: A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body
is turned 20° toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position? - Answers -
RPO
Why is it recommended that the medial oblique projection be performed rather than the
lateral oblique for the second digit of the hand? - Answers -To minimize OID
Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand? - Answers -At the third
metacarpophalangeal joint
Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other
lateral projections of the hand? - Answers -Phalanges
Why should the hand be slightly arched for a PA projection of the wrist? - Answers -To
reduce the OID of the carpal bones
Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna? -
Answers -Pronation of the hand
What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the femur? - Answers -
Two
What is the minimal number of projections taken for a postreduction (to realign a
fracture) study of the ankle? - Answers -Two
, A numerical value that is representative of the exposure the digital image receptor
receives is termed: - Answers -exposure index.
The laryngeal prominence is a positioning landmark located at the level of: - Answers -
C5
The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of: - Answers -C5-7.
The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of: - Answers -T5-8.
The central ray (CR) for an AP supine chest should be: - Answers -centered to level of
T7.
centered 8 to 10 cm below the jugular notch.
centered at the vertebra prominens
Which type of body habitus requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather
than lengthwise for a PA chest? - Answers -Hypersthenic
Which following statement is not true? - Answers -The left bronchus is more horizontal
than the right bronchus.
Which of the following technical factors is recommended for an adult chest radiography?
- Answers -120 kV, 800 mA, 1/40 sec, 72-inch SID
Situation: A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are
obscuring the base of the lungs. What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast
shadow? - Answers -Ask patient to lift breasts up and outward
Situation: A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to
the spine than the right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed? -
Answers -Rotation into the LAO position
During an AP chest radiograph, which of the following receives the highest radiation
dose? - Answers -Breasts
Situation: A patient enters the emergency room (ER) to be treated for severe trauma.
The physician orders an AP supine chest to evaluate the lungs. What can the
technologist do to reduce the magnification of the heart? - Answers -Increase SID as
much as possible.
When using AEC, which ionization chamber(s) is/are normally activated for the PA
projection of the chest? - Answers -The two upper outside chambers
Motion of the patient's diaphragm can be stopped by providing proper breathing
instructions. - Answers -True
answers
What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone - Answers -
Periosteum
Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone - Answers -Carpal (wrist
bones)
Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification? -
Answers -Epiphyses
A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest to
the image receptor (IR). - Answers -False
Situation: A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body
is turned 20° toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position? - Answers -
RPO
Why is it recommended that the medial oblique projection be performed rather than the
lateral oblique for the second digit of the hand? - Answers -To minimize OID
Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand? - Answers -At the third
metacarpophalangeal joint
Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other
lateral projections of the hand? - Answers -Phalanges
Why should the hand be slightly arched for a PA projection of the wrist? - Answers -To
reduce the OID of the carpal bones
Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna? -
Answers -Pronation of the hand
What is the minimal number of projections taken for a study of the femur? - Answers -
Two
What is the minimal number of projections taken for a postreduction (to realign a
fracture) study of the ankle? - Answers -Two
, A numerical value that is representative of the exposure the digital image receptor
receives is termed: - Answers -exposure index.
The laryngeal prominence is a positioning landmark located at the level of: - Answers -
C5
The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of: - Answers -C5-7.
The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of: - Answers -T5-8.
The central ray (CR) for an AP supine chest should be: - Answers -centered to level of
T7.
centered 8 to 10 cm below the jugular notch.
centered at the vertebra prominens
Which type of body habitus requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather
than lengthwise for a PA chest? - Answers -Hypersthenic
Which following statement is not true? - Answers -The left bronchus is more horizontal
than the right bronchus.
Which of the following technical factors is recommended for an adult chest radiography?
- Answers -120 kV, 800 mA, 1/40 sec, 72-inch SID
Situation: A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are
obscuring the base of the lungs. What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast
shadow? - Answers -Ask patient to lift breasts up and outward
Situation: A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to
the spine than the right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed? -
Answers -Rotation into the LAO position
During an AP chest radiograph, which of the following receives the highest radiation
dose? - Answers -Breasts
Situation: A patient enters the emergency room (ER) to be treated for severe trauma.
The physician orders an AP supine chest to evaluate the lungs. What can the
technologist do to reduce the magnification of the heart? - Answers -Increase SID as
much as possible.
When using AEC, which ionization chamber(s) is/are normally activated for the PA
projection of the chest? - Answers -The two upper outside chambers
Motion of the patient's diaphragm can be stopped by providing proper breathing
instructions. - Answers -True
