Patient Care
A patient developed hives several minutes after the injection of an iodinated contrast media. What type of drug should be readily available?
A. Analgesic B. Antihistamine C. Anti-inflammatory D. Antibiotic
B. Antihistamine
Which Carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
Scaphoid, Lunate, Hamate, or Pisiform
Scaphoid
What other projection term refers to the AP projection?
Axial, plantodorsal, dorsoplantar
Dorsoplanter
For a PA projection of the chest, what is the positioning to remove the scapula from the lung field?
Rotate the shoulders forward
Which two vertebral curves are lordotic curves?
Cervical and Lumbar
Blood chemistry values that provide information pertinent to the administration of iodine contrast agents include:
A. Blood glucose and total cholesterol B. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and BUN C. BUN and creatinine
C. BUN & Creatinine
Which is not well demonstrated on an AP elbow?
Radial head, radial tuberosity, Condyles of humerus, Olecranon process
Olecranon process
CR for AP/AP axial projection of foot
Base of third metatarsal, head of third metatarsal, base of fifth metatarsal, head of fifth metatarsal.
Base of third
Which is best demonstrated with an AP chest, left lateral decub
Free air in both sides, Free air in left/fluid in right, or fluid in left/ free air in right
Fluid in left/ free air in right
Which structure is known as the "atlas", which is the "axis"?
Atlas= C1
Axis=C2
The position frequently used for diagnostic imaging of the lower bowel as an aid in inserting the enema tip is the:
A. Prone position B. Semi-Fowler position C. Trendelenberg position D. Sims position
D. Sims Position
Where the CR enter on a PA hand?
3rd carpometacarpal joint, 3rd metacarpophalangeal joint, 3rd interphalangeal joint, 3rd proximal carpal joint
3rd MCP joint
How many degree and in which direction should the CR be angled for plantodorsal calcaneus projection?
40 degree cephalic
What three projections usually comprise an acute abd series?
Supine KUB, AP upright, and PA chest
How do zygapophyseal joints open in the C-spine?
20 degrees anteriorly
25 degrees posteriorly
45 degrees posteriorly
90 degree laterally
90 Lateral
During an IV infusion, swelling develops around the injection site from a dislodged needle. The immediate action to be taken is:
A. Remove needle B. Clamp off tubing C. Lower IV bottle D. Apply warm compress
B. Clamp off tubing
The first metacarpal is located on which side of the hand?
Lateral, medial, ulnar, inside
Lateral
From the supine position, how many degrees should the lower limb and foot be rotated to position the ankle for the mortise joint?
15 to 20 degrees
The pt. hurts in the left anterior part of the thorax. What oblique would show this area best?
LAO, RPO, RAO, LAT.
RAO
AO- show side up
PO- show side down
For swimmers technique, how and where should the CR be directed?
Perp. C4, Perp to disk space of C7 & T1, angled 15 degree cephalic, angled 15 degrees cephalic to the intervertebral disk space
Perpendicular to disk space of C7 & T1
The unborn child is particularly sensitive to the effects of radiation. Which of the following is the dose limit for the embryo/fetus?
A. 5 mSv/9-month B. 8 mSv/9-month C. 5 mSv/month D. 8 mSv/month
A. 5mSv/ 9 month
What does a medial oblique elbow show?
coronoid process in profile
In reference to the knee, where is the CR used for positioning the IR or centering the collimated field to the knee?
Apex of patella, 1/2 in. below apex, 2 in. below apex
1/2 in below apex of patella
To which level of the pt should the CR be centered for a KUB?
Illiac Crest
How many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed for AP axial sacrum & coccyx?
Sacrum- 15 cephalic
Coccyx- 10 caudal