Chest
Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Pelvis/Abd/Skull
Physics
100
During chest radiography, the act of inspiration
1. elevates the diaphragm.
2. raises the ribs.
3. depresses the abdominal viscera.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(C) 2 and 3 only
100
What are the names of the carpal bones starting medial distal?
- Trapezium
- Trapezoid
- Capitate
- Hamate
- Scaphoid
- Lunate
- Triquetrum
- Pisiform
100
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
(D) 1, 2, and 3
100
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses?
(A) Parietoacanthial
(B) PA axial
(C) Lateral
(D) True PA
(C) Lateral
100
High-velocity electrons (e-) that completely "brakes" as it near the orbital electrons as they pass through a tungsten atom, yet come close enough to the nucleus of the atom to come under the influence of its positively charged electric field (P+), will produce what type of X-rays?
Bremsstrahlung X-rays
200
What are the positions most commonly employed for a radiographic examination of the sternum?
1. Lateral
2. RAO
3. LAO
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(A) 1 and 2 only
200
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
(C) 2 and 3 only
200
Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?
(A) First cuneiform
(B) Third cuneiform
(C) Navicular
(D) Cuboid
(A) First cuneiform
200
Which skull position is most useful to demonstrate the sphenoid sinuses?
SMV
200
The involuntary motion may be caused by which of the following?
1)Peristalsis
2)Pain
3)Breathing
4) Spasms
1)Peristalsis
2)Pain
4) Spasms
300
To best visualize the lower ribs, the exposure should be made
(A) on normal inspiration.
(B) on inspiration, second breath.
(C) on expiration.
(D) during shallow breathing.
(C) on expiration.
300
Which of the following may be used to evaluate the glenohumeral joint?
1. Scapular Y projection
2. Inferosuperior axial
3. Transthoracic lateral
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(D) 1, 2, and 3
300
In which projection of the foot are the sinus tarsi, cuboid joint spaces, and tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal best demonstrated?
(A) Lateral oblique foot
(B) Medial oblique foot
(C) Lateral foot
(D) Weight-bearing foot
(B) Medial oblique foot
300
The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a
(A) left lateral position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.
(D) 30 to 40º LPO position.
(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.
300
What are the 3 factors that affect subject contrast?
-kVp
-amount of tissue irradiated
-type of tissue irradiated.
400
The ridge that marks the bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left primary bronchi is at the?
(A) root.
(B) hilus.
(C) carina.
(D) epiglottis.
(C) carina.
400
What is the name of the large, rounded projection that can be felt on the superior lateral surface of the shoulder?
Acromion
400
What is the rotation required to place the femoral neck parallel to the IR?
15-20 degrees
400
With the patient in the PA position and the OML and central ray perpendicular to the film, the resulting radiograph will demonstrate the petrous pyramids
(A) below the orbits.
(B) in the lower one-third of the orbits.
(C) completely within the orbits.
(D) above the orbits.
(C) completely within the orbits.
400
You receive an order for a PA Skull. The mAs needed for this exam is 12 mAs. However, your patient cannot hold this position due to pain and spasms, so you decide to reduce your time. Knowing that we need 12 mAs, we keep our mA the same at 429. What is your new time?
0.028 seconds
500
Where should the CR be directed/centered for a lateral projection?
Perpendicular to the midline of the IR, at the level of T7.
500
In a true lateral elbow, the arm will be at a 90° flexion, and the shoulder, humerus and forearm will be on the same plane. Using adequate technical factors, we should be able to evaluate 3 __ ?__ __?__, which are made up of __?__; __?__;__?__
Concentric circles
- Trochlear Sulcus
- Ridges of the Capitulum
- Trochlear Notch
500
Which error is present if the inferior borders of the femoral condyles are not superimposed on a lateral knee projection on an average knee?
There is not enough tube angulation
500
What should NOT be visible on a properly positioned AP Hip or Pelvis?
Lesser Trochanters
500
If a patient receives a radiation dose of 0.01 mGy when radiographed at 72 inches, what would the patient dose be if the distance were decreased to 36 inches?
= 0.04
0.01(72^2/36^2)
0.01(5184/1294)
0.01(4)