Spine
Thorax
Abdomen
Fluoro
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100
Which of the following describes the right and left atlantoaxial joint? (Select all that apply)
1. Diarthrodial
2. Plane (Gliding)
3. Cartilaginous
4. Saddle (Sellar)
1. Diarthrodial
2. Plane (gliding)
100
Which part of the rib cage forms the inferior costal margin?
1. 1-7
2. 8-10
3. Floating ribs
4. Lower edge of the rib cage
4. Lower edge of the rib cage
100
What kV range is recommended for most abdominal imaging?
70-85 kV
100
True or False?
During radiographic examination of the large bowel, the AP or PA projection is used to "open up" the sigmoid colon.
False
100
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into left and right halves?
MSP
200
The iliac crest is at what vertebral level?
L4
200
The RAO position is used to project the sternum to the left of the thoracic vertebrae to take advantage of the:
Heart shadow
200
Which of the following is NOT a specific radiographic examination of the biliary ducts?
1. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
2. Postoperative (T-tube) cholangiography
3. Cholecystography
4. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Cholecystography
200
Prior to an IVU, which of the following procedures should be carried out? (All that apply)
1. Patient must empty bladder
2. Review allergy history
3. Check creatinine level
All apply
200
What is the name of a plane that is parallel to the mid-coronal plane?
Coronal plane
300
A radiograph of an AP open mouth projection reveals that the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens. What positioning error led to this radiographic outcome?
Excessive extension of the skull
300
The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is termed?
Carina
300
What is the projection and procedure demonstrated in this image?
AP, retrograde cystogram
300
How many degrees cephalad should the CR be directed for an AP axial projection of the sigmoid colon?
30-40-degrees
300
A minimum of how many posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm on a well-inspired healthy adult chest PA projection?
10
400
The intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at what angle in relation to the midsagittal plane?
90 degrees
400
What clinical indication often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series to be taken?
Small pneumothorax
400
A radiograph of the left sacroiliac joint demonstrates it open and clearly seen. Which position was the patient in?
RPO
400
The term cystourethrography refers to radiologic examinations of which of the following organs (select all the apply)
1. Urinary bladder
2. Urethra
3. Ureter
4. Kidney
1,2
400
If the distance between the ASIS and tabletop is less than 19 cm, the correct tube angle for an AP Knee is:
5-degrees caudad
500
Where should the CR be for an L5-S1 spot?
The CR is centered 1.5 inches inferior to the iliac crest and 2 inches posterior to the ASIS.
500
A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed? (name the position)
LAO
500
Which of the following characteristics describe the male pelvis? (all that apply)
1. Narrower in shape
2. Pelvic inlet small and round in shape
3. Pubic arch >90°
4. More protrusion of ischial spines into pelvic cavity
1,2 and 4 only
500
During a double-contrast BE, which of the following positions would afford the best double-contrast visualization of the lateral wall of the descending colon and the medial wall of the ascending colon?
Right lateral decubitus
500
The Hughston method of the patella and patellofemoral joint requires that the knee may be flexed about 50-degrees and the CR directed how many degrees cephalad?
45-degrees