ARRT Radiology: Radiographic Procedures Question and answers rated
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What should be done if the patient is unable to extend his or her head
sufficiently for the acanthioparietal projection (reverse Waters' method)?
1. Place a support behind the patient's shoulders.
2. Angle cephalad.
3. Angle caudad.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only - correct answer (B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following is (are) valid criteria for a lateral projection of the
forearm?
1. The radius and ulna should be superimposed proximally and distally.
2. The coronoid process and radial head should be superimposed.
3. The radial tuberosity should face anteriorly.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 2 and 3 only
,Which of the following statements is (are) correct regarding the
parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method) of the skull?
1. The head is rested on the extended chin.
2. The OML is perpendicular to the film.
3. The maxillary antra should be projected above the petrosa.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 1 and 3 only
Patients are instructed to remove all jewelry, hair clips, metal prostheses,
coins, and credit cards before entering the room for an examination in
(A) sonography.
(B) computed axial tomography (CAT).
(C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
(D) nuclear medicine. - correct answer (C) magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI).
What should the patient be instructed to remove prior to x-ray examination
of the chest?
1. Dentures
2. Earrings
3. Necklaces
(A) 1 only
,(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 3 only
"Flattening" of the hemidiaphragms is characteristic of which of the
following conditions?
(A) Pneumothorax
(B) Emphysema
(C) Pleural effusion
(D) Pneumonia - correct answer (B) Emphysema
An intrathecal injection is associated with which of the following
examinations?
(A) IVP
(B) Retrograde pyelogram
(C) Myelogram
(D) Arthrogram - correct answer (C) Myelogram
During myelography, contrast medium is introduced into the
(A) subdural space.
(B) subarachnoid space.
(C) epidural space.
(D) epidermal space. - correct answer (B) subarachnoid space.
Arthrography requires the use of
1. General anesthesia.
, 2. Sterile technique.
3. Fluoroscopy.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 2 and 3 only
Ingestion of barium sulfate is contraindicated in which of the following
situations?
1. Suspected perforation of a hollow viscus
2. Suspected large-bowel obstruction
3. Presurgical patients
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (D) 1, 2, and 3
In the lateral projection of the knee, the
1. Femoral condyles are superimposed.
2. Patellofemoral joint is visualized.
3. Knee is flexed about 20 to 30º.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (D) 1, 2, and 3
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What should be done if the patient is unable to extend his or her head
sufficiently for the acanthioparietal projection (reverse Waters' method)?
1. Place a support behind the patient's shoulders.
2. Angle cephalad.
3. Angle caudad.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only - correct answer (B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following is (are) valid criteria for a lateral projection of the
forearm?
1. The radius and ulna should be superimposed proximally and distally.
2. The coronoid process and radial head should be superimposed.
3. The radial tuberosity should face anteriorly.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 2 and 3 only
,Which of the following statements is (are) correct regarding the
parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method) of the skull?
1. The head is rested on the extended chin.
2. The OML is perpendicular to the film.
3. The maxillary antra should be projected above the petrosa.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 1 and 3 only
Patients are instructed to remove all jewelry, hair clips, metal prostheses,
coins, and credit cards before entering the room for an examination in
(A) sonography.
(B) computed axial tomography (CAT).
(C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
(D) nuclear medicine. - correct answer (C) magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI).
What should the patient be instructed to remove prior to x-ray examination
of the chest?
1. Dentures
2. Earrings
3. Necklaces
(A) 1 only
,(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 3 only
"Flattening" of the hemidiaphragms is characteristic of which of the
following conditions?
(A) Pneumothorax
(B) Emphysema
(C) Pleural effusion
(D) Pneumonia - correct answer (B) Emphysema
An intrathecal injection is associated with which of the following
examinations?
(A) IVP
(B) Retrograde pyelogram
(C) Myelogram
(D) Arthrogram - correct answer (C) Myelogram
During myelography, contrast medium is introduced into the
(A) subdural space.
(B) subarachnoid space.
(C) epidural space.
(D) epidermal space. - correct answer (B) subarachnoid space.
Arthrography requires the use of
1. General anesthesia.
, 2. Sterile technique.
3. Fluoroscopy.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (C) 2 and 3 only
Ingestion of barium sulfate is contraindicated in which of the following
situations?
1. Suspected perforation of a hollow viscus
2. Suspected large-bowel obstruction
3. Presurgical patients
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (D) 1, 2, and 3
In the lateral projection of the knee, the
1. Femoral condyles are superimposed.
2. Patellofemoral joint is visualized.
3. Knee is flexed about 20 to 30º.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer (D) 1, 2, and 3
