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HESI Radiography Practice Exam Questions
and Answers Top Rated A+ Latest Version
Question>> 1
A radiographer receives a request for a portable chest x-ray and then performs the x-
ray on the incorrect patient. Which legal term best describes the actions of the
radiographer?
A. Battery
B. Negligence
C. Assault
D. Invasion of privacy
Answer>>
A
Question>> 2
How should the radiographer position the patient to best demonstrate a left axillary
6th rib fracture?
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A. Prone.
B. Upright and 45 degree left posterior oblique (LPO).
C. Upright posteroanterior (PA).
D. Supine and 45 degree left posterior oblique (LPO).
Answer>>
B
Question>> 3
A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of multiple phleboliths. Where are
these small calcifications found?
A. Gallbladder
B. Kidney
C. Ureter
D. Vein
Answer>>
D
Question>> 4
The annual effective dose equivalent limit for infrequent exposures recommended by
the National Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP) for a member of the general
public is equal to how many rem(s)?
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A. 5
B. 15
C. 0.5
D. 1
Answer>>
C
Question>> 5
To ensure a reduction in irritation to the intestines, which temperature of water should
be mixed with the barium on lower gastrointestinal studies?
A. Warm
B. Tepid
C. Cold
D. Hot
Answer>>
C
Question>> 6
Which conditions will require an increase in technical factors when performing a KUB?
1. Ascites. 2. Diabetes. 3. Bowel Gas.
4. Pneumonia. 5. Soft tissue masses.
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A. 2, 4
B. 3, 5
C. 1, 5
D. 1, 2, 5
Answer>>
C
Question>> 7
Which condition represents the most likely indication for an anteroposterior (AP) chest
projection with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position?
A. Pneumothorax in left lung.
B. Effusion in left lung.
C. Pulmonary embolism in right lung.
D. Sarcoidosis in right lung.
Answer>>
A
Question>> 8
Which process describes the electron-target interaction in which most diagnostic x-
rays are produced?
A. At certain energy levels, a filament electron strikes an orbital electron and
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HESI Radiography Practice Exam Questions
and Answers Top Rated A+ Latest Version
Question>> 1
A radiographer receives a request for a portable chest x-ray and then performs the x-
ray on the incorrect patient. Which legal term best describes the actions of the
radiographer?
A. Battery
B. Negligence
C. Assault
D. Invasion of privacy
Answer>>
A
Question>> 2
How should the radiographer position the patient to best demonstrate a left axillary
6th rib fracture?
Page 1 of 88
,!
A. Prone.
B. Upright and 45 degree left posterior oblique (LPO).
C. Upright posteroanterior (PA).
D. Supine and 45 degree left posterior oblique (LPO).
Answer>>
B
Question>> 3
A patient's abdominal image reveals the presence of multiple phleboliths. Where are
these small calcifications found?
A. Gallbladder
B. Kidney
C. Ureter
D. Vein
Answer>>
D
Question>> 4
The annual effective dose equivalent limit for infrequent exposures recommended by
the National Council on Radiation Protection (NCRP) for a member of the general
public is equal to how many rem(s)?
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A. 5
B. 15
C. 0.5
D. 1
Answer>>
C
Question>> 5
To ensure a reduction in irritation to the intestines, which temperature of water should
be mixed with the barium on lower gastrointestinal studies?
A. Warm
B. Tepid
C. Cold
D. Hot
Answer>>
C
Question>> 6
Which conditions will require an increase in technical factors when performing a KUB?
1. Ascites. 2. Diabetes. 3. Bowel Gas.
4. Pneumonia. 5. Soft tissue masses.
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A. 2, 4
B. 3, 5
C. 1, 5
D. 1, 2, 5
Answer>>
C
Question>> 7
Which condition represents the most likely indication for an anteroposterior (AP) chest
projection with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position?
A. Pneumothorax in left lung.
B. Effusion in left lung.
C. Pulmonary embolism in right lung.
D. Sarcoidosis in right lung.
Answer>>
A
Question>> 8
Which process describes the electron-target interaction in which most diagnostic x-
rays are produced?
A. At certain energy levels, a filament electron strikes an orbital electron and
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