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What would you do?
100
The central ray angulation for an AP abdominal radiograph is
What is 0 degrees
100
Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is termed:
What is pleural effusion
100
The outer portion of the sac that lines the abdominopelvic cavity is termed the:
What is the parietal peritoneum
100
Which x-ray interaction involves the ejection of the K-shell electron?
What is photoelectric absorption
100
A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal arches of the foot. Which of the following projections would provide the best information about the arch?
What is a lateral weight bearing projection
200
Demonstrating small amounts of intraperitoneal gas in patients with an acute abdomen is often necessary. How long should the patient lie in the left lateral position before the radiograph is made?
What is 10 to 20 minutes
200
An accumulation of blood trapped within the body tissues is known as a(an):
What is a hematoma
200
The common hepatic duct and the cystic duct join together to form the
What is the common bile duct
200
Because of differential absorption, about ____% of the incident beam from the x-ray tube contributes to the finished image
What is 0.5%
200
An infant is brought to the emergency department with a possible intussusception. Which of the following procedures may actually correct this condition?
What is a barium enema
300
If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity, which side must the patient lie on?
What is the affected side
300
What condition is characterized by pouchlike herniations of the colonic wall?
What is diverticula
300
The special type of cell division required to produce gametes is called
What is meiosis
300
The device that is most effective in improving image quality with thick body parts is
What is a grid
300
A radiograph of an AP oblique foot with medial rotation demonstrates considerable superimposition of the third through fifth metatarsals. How must the original position be changed to eliminate this problem?
What is decrease the obliquity of the foot
400
Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?
What is T7
400
What condition is characterized by soft bones resulting from defiency of vitamin D and sunlight?
What is Rickets
400
For which body habitus will the kidneys lie at the highest level?
What is hypersthenic
400
What is located in the x-ray circuit between the high-voltage transformer and the x-ray tube?
What is the rectifier
400
An ER patient comes in by ambulance after sustaining a fall. When you go to retrieve your pt for an x-ray you notice severe foreshortening and external rotation of the left hip. What projection(s) will you perform?
What are an AP pelvis (without internal rotation of the legs) and an axiolateral projection of the hip
500
How many degrees of angulation are required to open the IP joint spaces of the toes on an AP projection?
What is 15 degrees
500
Depriving tissues of oxygen and nutrients caused by an arterial vessel narrowing is referred to as:
What is ischemia
500
Which specific part of the pancrease is adjacent to the C-loop of the duodenum?
What is the head
500
A mathematical formula used to reconstruct the image in digital imaging is called:
What is an algorithm
500
A patient comes to radiology for an upper GI series. The patient has a clinical history of hiatal hernia. Which of the following positions may be helpful in demonstrating this condition?
What is AP Trendelenberg position