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1. A radiographer prepares to perform an AP projection C. Do not rotate the leg;
of the distal femur on a patient with a suspected place the anode end of the
femoral fracture. Which represents the best approach tube toward the foot.
for positioning both the patient and the x-ray tube?
A. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the cath-
ode end of the tube toward the foot.
B. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the anode
end of the tube toward the foot.
C. Do not rotate the leg; place the anode end of the
tube toward the foot.
D. Do not rotate the leg; place the cathode end of the
tube toward the foot.
2. On an accurately positioned PA chest radiograph, the B. Fourth
manubrium of the sternum is seen at the level of
which thoracic vertebrae when the patient is sthenic?
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Second
D. Fifth
3. According to Merrill's Atlas, which location represents D. The region of interest
the correct CR placement for an axiolateral oblique
mandible projection for the ramus?
A. The acanthion
B. The point of contact between the lips
C. The occlusal plane
D. The region of interest
4.
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The only saddle joint in the body is found between A. Trapezium and the first
which two bones? metacarpal
A. Trapezium and the first metacarpal
B. Trapezium and the navicular
C. Navicular and first metatarsal
D. Scaphoid and trapezium
5. Which is the disease process that causes increased C. Pneumonia
radiodensity in the lung fields on an image due to
inflammation and accumulation of fluid?
A. Primary Tuberculosis
B. Pneumothorax
C. Pneumonia
D. Pleurisy
6. Which study is considered a nonfunctional examina- A. Retrograde urogram
tion of the urinary system?
A. Retrograde urogram
B. Voiding cystourethrogram
C. Intravenous urogram
D. Hypertensive urogram
7. How should the radiographer position the patient A. Upright and 45 degree
best to demonstrate a left axillary 6th rib fracture? LPO
A. Upright and 45 degree LPO
B. Supine and 45 degree LPO
C. Upright Posterior (PA)
D. Prone
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8. Which CR orientation is recommended for a radi- B. 2 inches superior to the
ographic image of the contrast-filled urinary bladder pubic symphysis with a 10
with the patient in the supine position? to 15 degree caudad an-
gle
A. 2 inches inferior to the pubic symphysis with a 10 to
15 degree cephalad angle
B. 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis with a 10
to 15 degree caudad angle
C. 1 inch proximal to the tip of the coccyx with a 10 to
15 degree cephalad angle
D. 1 inch distal to the tip of the coccyx with a 10 to 15
degree caudad angle
9. A request for a shoulder exam comes from the ER. The C. AP projection in neutral
patient has a large deformity anterior to the shoulder rotation and PA oblique
and the physician suspects an anterior dislocation. scapular Y
Which are the most common appropriate views to
take on this patient?
A. Posterior (PA) internal and external rotation views
B. Posterior (PA) neutral and external rotation views
C. AP projection in neutral rotation and PA oblique
scapular Y
D. Anterioposterior (AP) projections in internal, exter-
nal, and neutral rotation
10. Which factor is critical to demonstrating fluid levels D. Horizonal central ray
within the chest on a portable examination? (CR)
A. 72" source to image receptor distance (SID)
B. Exposure sufficient to see through the heart
C. Central ray (CR) perpendicular to image receptor
D. Horizonal central ray (CR)
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11. Which projection of the thumb requires digits two D. Posteroanterior (PA)
through five to be extended, with the palmar surface Oblique
of the hand flat against the IR as if for a PA hand
projection?
A. Posteroanterior (PA)
B. Lateral
C. Anteroposterior (AP)
D. Posteroanterior (PA) Oblique
12. The radiographer used the Holmblad method to per- A. The Holmblad method
form a tunnel view of the knee. What is the primary ad- shows no distortion longi-
vantage of utilizing this method instead of the Camp tudinally or laterally
Coventry method?
A. The Holmblad method shows no distortion longitu-
dinally or laterally
B. The Holmblad method is quick to position
C. The Holmblad method is easier for the patient than
the Camp Coventry method
D. The Holmblad method is easier for the radiograph-
er to properly position
13. A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of B. Vein
multiple phleboliths. Where are these small calcifica-
tions found?
A. Kidney
B. Vein
C. Ureter
D. Gallbladder
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1. A radiographer prepares to perform an AP projection C. Do not rotate the leg;
of the distal femur on a patient with a suspected place the anode end of the
femoral fracture. Which represents the best approach tube toward the foot.
for positioning both the patient and the x-ray tube?
A. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the cath-
ode end of the tube toward the foot.
B. Rotate the leg 15 degrees medially; place the anode
end of the tube toward the foot.
C. Do not rotate the leg; place the anode end of the
tube toward the foot.
D. Do not rotate the leg; place the cathode end of the
tube toward the foot.
2. On an accurately positioned PA chest radiograph, the B. Fourth
manubrium of the sternum is seen at the level of
which thoracic vertebrae when the patient is sthenic?
A. Third
B. Fourth
C. Second
D. Fifth
3. According to Merrill's Atlas, which location represents D. The region of interest
the correct CR placement for an axiolateral oblique
mandible projection for the ramus?
A. The acanthion
B. The point of contact between the lips
C. The occlusal plane
D. The region of interest
4.
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The only saddle joint in the body is found between A. Trapezium and the first
which two bones? metacarpal
A. Trapezium and the first metacarpal
B. Trapezium and the navicular
C. Navicular and first metatarsal
D. Scaphoid and trapezium
5. Which is the disease process that causes increased C. Pneumonia
radiodensity in the lung fields on an image due to
inflammation and accumulation of fluid?
A. Primary Tuberculosis
B. Pneumothorax
C. Pneumonia
D. Pleurisy
6. Which study is considered a nonfunctional examina- A. Retrograde urogram
tion of the urinary system?
A. Retrograde urogram
B. Voiding cystourethrogram
C. Intravenous urogram
D. Hypertensive urogram
7. How should the radiographer position the patient A. Upright and 45 degree
best to demonstrate a left axillary 6th rib fracture? LPO
A. Upright and 45 degree LPO
B. Supine and 45 degree LPO
C. Upright Posterior (PA)
D. Prone
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8. Which CR orientation is recommended for a radi- B. 2 inches superior to the
ographic image of the contrast-filled urinary bladder pubic symphysis with a 10
with the patient in the supine position? to 15 degree caudad an-
gle
A. 2 inches inferior to the pubic symphysis with a 10 to
15 degree cephalad angle
B. 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis with a 10
to 15 degree caudad angle
C. 1 inch proximal to the tip of the coccyx with a 10 to
15 degree cephalad angle
D. 1 inch distal to the tip of the coccyx with a 10 to 15
degree caudad angle
9. A request for a shoulder exam comes from the ER. The C. AP projection in neutral
patient has a large deformity anterior to the shoulder rotation and PA oblique
and the physician suspects an anterior dislocation. scapular Y
Which are the most common appropriate views to
take on this patient?
A. Posterior (PA) internal and external rotation views
B. Posterior (PA) neutral and external rotation views
C. AP projection in neutral rotation and PA oblique
scapular Y
D. Anterioposterior (AP) projections in internal, exter-
nal, and neutral rotation
10. Which factor is critical to demonstrating fluid levels D. Horizonal central ray
within the chest on a portable examination? (CR)
A. 72" source to image receptor distance (SID)
B. Exposure sufficient to see through the heart
C. Central ray (CR) perpendicular to image receptor
D. Horizonal central ray (CR)
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11. Which projection of the thumb requires digits two D. Posteroanterior (PA)
through five to be extended, with the palmar surface Oblique
of the hand flat against the IR as if for a PA hand
projection?
A. Posteroanterior (PA)
B. Lateral
C. Anteroposterior (AP)
D. Posteroanterior (PA) Oblique
12. The radiographer used the Holmblad method to per- A. The Holmblad method
form a tunnel view of the knee. What is the primary ad- shows no distortion longi-
vantage of utilizing this method instead of the Camp tudinally or laterally
Coventry method?
A. The Holmblad method shows no distortion longitu-
dinally or laterally
B. The Holmblad method is quick to position
C. The Holmblad method is easier for the patient than
the Camp Coventry method
D. The Holmblad method is easier for the radiograph-
er to properly position
13. A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of B. Vein
multiple phleboliths. Where are these small calcifica-
tions found?
A. Kidney
B. Vein
C. Ureter
D. Gallbladder
