HESI RADIOGRAPHY TEST LATEST 2 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS RADIATION SAFETY
AND PROCEDURES PRACTICE RESOURCE
◉ 30 Degree Medial Oblique Projection.
Answer: Foot position to visualize the tarsal sinus.
◉ Nonfunctional Examination.
Answer: Assessment method not measuring organ function.
◉ Retrograde Urogram.
Answer: Imaging technique for urinary system assessment.
◉ Phleboliths.
Answer: Small calcifications typically found in veins.
◉ Cholecystectomy History.
Answer: Surgical removal of the gallbladder indicated.
◉ Right Cardiophrenic Angle.
Answer: Area assessed for post-cholecystectomy changes.
,◉ Anteroposterior Oblique Mortise Joint Projection.
Answer: Visualizes distal fibula without talar overlap.
◉ Tangential Inferosuperior Projection.
Answer: X-ray technique for zygomatic arch fractures.
◉ Pars Interarticularis.
Answer: Part of the vertebra forming the 'Scotty dog'.
◉ Saddle Joint.
Answer: Joint type allowing movement in two planes.
◉ Trapezium and First Metacarpal.
Answer: Bones forming the only saddle joint.
◉ Sthenic Body Habitus.
Answer: Common body type requiring special positioning.
◉ Cephalic Angulation.
Answer: X-ray beam angled toward the head.
,◉ Hyposthenic.
Answer: Body type between sthenic and asthenic.
◉ Asthenic.
Answer: Body type characterized by slender build.
◉ Hypersthenic.
Answer: Body type with broad and stocky build.
◉ Anteroposterior (AP) Knee Projection.
Answer: Knee image taken with patient facing the X-ray tube.
◉ Holmblad Method.
Answer: Knee imaging technique minimizing distortion.
◉ Camp Coventry Method.
Answer: Knee imaging technique with potential distortion.
◉ Contrast-Filled Urinary Bladder.
Answer: Bladder imaged with contrast for clarity.
◉ Petrous Pyramids Angle.
, Answer: Angle between petrous pyramids and MSP.
◉ Anteroposterior (AP) Projection of Lower Leg.
Answer: Lower leg image taken with patient facing X-ray tube.
◉ Patellar Apex.
Answer: Lowest point of the kneecap.
◉ Central Ray for AP Lower Leg.
Answer: Directed at mid-lower leg for proper imaging.
◉ Axial (Towne Method) Skull Image.
Answer: Skull image taken with specific angling of CR.
◉ Reference Line for Skull Imaging.
Answer: Line used to align skull for accurate imaging.
◉ Oblique Knee Projections.
Answer: Knee images taken at 20-degree angles.
◉ Axiolateral oblique mandible.
Answer: Projection for viewing the mandible's ramus.
COMPLETE ANSWERS RADIATION SAFETY
AND PROCEDURES PRACTICE RESOURCE
◉ 30 Degree Medial Oblique Projection.
Answer: Foot position to visualize the tarsal sinus.
◉ Nonfunctional Examination.
Answer: Assessment method not measuring organ function.
◉ Retrograde Urogram.
Answer: Imaging technique for urinary system assessment.
◉ Phleboliths.
Answer: Small calcifications typically found in veins.
◉ Cholecystectomy History.
Answer: Surgical removal of the gallbladder indicated.
◉ Right Cardiophrenic Angle.
Answer: Area assessed for post-cholecystectomy changes.
,◉ Anteroposterior Oblique Mortise Joint Projection.
Answer: Visualizes distal fibula without talar overlap.
◉ Tangential Inferosuperior Projection.
Answer: X-ray technique for zygomatic arch fractures.
◉ Pars Interarticularis.
Answer: Part of the vertebra forming the 'Scotty dog'.
◉ Saddle Joint.
Answer: Joint type allowing movement in two planes.
◉ Trapezium and First Metacarpal.
Answer: Bones forming the only saddle joint.
◉ Sthenic Body Habitus.
Answer: Common body type requiring special positioning.
◉ Cephalic Angulation.
Answer: X-ray beam angled toward the head.
,◉ Hyposthenic.
Answer: Body type between sthenic and asthenic.
◉ Asthenic.
Answer: Body type characterized by slender build.
◉ Hypersthenic.
Answer: Body type with broad and stocky build.
◉ Anteroposterior (AP) Knee Projection.
Answer: Knee image taken with patient facing the X-ray tube.
◉ Holmblad Method.
Answer: Knee imaging technique minimizing distortion.
◉ Camp Coventry Method.
Answer: Knee imaging technique with potential distortion.
◉ Contrast-Filled Urinary Bladder.
Answer: Bladder imaged with contrast for clarity.
◉ Petrous Pyramids Angle.
, Answer: Angle between petrous pyramids and MSP.
◉ Anteroposterior (AP) Projection of Lower Leg.
Answer: Lower leg image taken with patient facing X-ray tube.
◉ Patellar Apex.
Answer: Lowest point of the kneecap.
◉ Central Ray for AP Lower Leg.
Answer: Directed at mid-lower leg for proper imaging.
◉ Axial (Towne Method) Skull Image.
Answer: Skull image taken with specific angling of CR.
◉ Reference Line for Skull Imaging.
Answer: Line used to align skull for accurate imaging.
◉ Oblique Knee Projections.
Answer: Knee images taken at 20-degree angles.
◉ Axiolateral oblique mandible.
Answer: Projection for viewing the mandible's ramus.
