Abdomen
For a properly positioned AP Upright abdomen, the central ray is directed to?
A. The mid-sagittal plane at the level of iliac crest
B. The mid-sagittal plane at the umbilicus
C. The mid coronal plane at the level of the iliac crest
D. The mid-sagittal plane and two inches superior to the iliac crest
The mid-sagittal plane and two inches superior to the iliac crest
To demonstrate esophageal varices, the patient must be examined in what position?
Recumbent position
An acute infection in the lung
Pneumonia
During an IVU, this kidney will be demonstrated perpendicular in the RPO position.
Right kidney
Which of the following is a procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?
A. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
B. Percutaneous angioplasty
C. Renal arteriogram
D. Surgical nephrostomy
Percutaneous angioplasty
To radiograph an infant for suspected free air within the abdominal cavity, which of the following projections of the abdomen will demonstrate the condition with the least patient exposure?
A. PA erect with grid
B. Left lateral decubitus without grid
C. Left lateral decubitus with grid
D. Recumbent AP without grid
Left lateral decubitus without grid
When a radiographic procedure is ordered to evaluate the colon of a patient with known severe diverticulitis, which of the following methods would be considered the safest option for the patient?
A. Single contrast barium enema
B. Water-soluble iodinated contrast enema
C. Air contrast barium enema
D. Cleansing enema followed by a single contrast barium enema
Water-soluble iodinated contrast enema
Which of the following is (are) part of the bony thorax?
Manubrium
Clavicles
24 ribs A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D.1, 2, and 3
1 and 3
When the erect position is requested as part of an IVU, it is used to demonstrate?
A. The adrenal glands
B. The renal surfaces
C. Kidney mobility
D. The bladder neck
Kidney mobility
Which of the following procedures requires that the patient be placed in the lithotomy position?
A. Myelogram
B. Venogram
C. Cholangiogram
D. Hysterosalpingography
Hystersalpingography
Which curvature is located on the right (medial) border of the stomach?
Lesser
The fundus is the portion of the stomach located where?
A. At the distal end of the esophagus
B. On the lesser curvature
C. At the sharp angle of the esophagus
D. Superior to the esophageal juncture
Superior to the esophageal juncture
Which of the following pathologic conditions would be best demonstrated during expiration?
A. Emphysema
B. Diaphragmatic paralysis
C. Pneumothorax
D. Upper rib fractures
Pneumothorax
Which of the following examinations would most likely be performed to diagnose Wilm’s tumor?
A. Cystogram
B. IVU
C. Cystourethrogram
D. Upper GI
IVU
Which of the following statements is (are) correct with respect to postoperative cholangiography?
A T-tube is in place in the common bile duct
Water-soluble contrast material is injected
The patency of biliary ducts is evaluated A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3
1, 2, and 3
A flat and upright abdomen is requested on an acutely ill patient, to demonstrate the presence of air-fluid levels. Because of the patient’s condition, the x-ray tube can be tilted upright only 70° rather than the desired 90°. How should the CR be directed?
A. Perpendicular to the IR
B. Parallel to the floor
C. 20° caudad
$. 20° cephalad
Parallel to the floor
Which of the following therapeutic methods may be used to induce intussusception of the small bowel in a child?
A. Antegrade insufflation of air
B. Retrograde insufflation of air
C. High pressure barium enema
D. Low pressure barium enema
Retrograde insufflation of air
Which of the following positions is required to demonstrate small amounts of air in the pleural cavity?
A. AP supine
B. Lateral decubitus, affected side down
C. AP trendelenburg
D. Lateral decubitus, affected side up
Lateral decubitus, affected side up
Which of the following radiographic examinations can demonstrate ureteral reflux?
A. IV urogram
B. Retrograde pyelogram
C. Voiding cystourethrogram
D. Cystogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
Which of the following is (are) essential to high-quality mammographic examinations?
Small focal spot x-ray tube
Short-scale contrast
Use of a compression device. A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2, and 3
1, 2, and 3
Which projection(s) of the abdomen would be used to demonstrate pneumoperitoneum?
Right lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus
Upright A. 2 only B.1 and 2 C.2 and 3 D.1, 2, and 3
For the AP axial projection of the sigmoid during a barium enema, which CR angulation is recommended?
A. 15-25° cephalic
B. 30-40° caudad
C. 30-40° cephalic
D. 25-30° caudad
30-40° cephalic
A dorsal decubitus position of the chest may be used to evaluate small amounts of:
1. Fluid in the posterior chest
2. Air in the posterior chest
3. Fluid in the anterior chest
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only
1 only
During an IVU, the prone position generally is recommended to demonstrate?
The filling of the ureters
The renal pelvis
The superior calyces
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
Operative cholangiography may be performed to:
Visualize biliary stones or a neoplasm
Determine function of the hepatopancreatic ampulla
Examine the patency of the biliary tract. A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D.1, 2, and 3
1, 2 and 3