Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace?
(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad
(B) Patient AP
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(C) Patient AP with 0º angle
(D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 - ANSWER-(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad
Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7?
(A) Talus
(B) Medial malleolus
(C) Lateral malleolus
(D) Lateral tibial condyle
(Cornuelle & Gronefeld, pp 193-195) - ANSWER-(B) Medial malleolus
The four major arteries supplying the brain include the
1. brachiocephalic artery.
2. common carotid arteries.
3. vertebral arteries.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(C) 2 and 3 only
What process is best seen using a perpendicular CR with the elbow in acute flexion and with the posterior aspect of the humerus adjacent to the image recorder?
(A) Coracoid
(B) Coronoid
(C) Olecranon
(D) Glenoid - ANSWER-(C) Olecranon
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 - ANSWER-(A) 1 and 2 only
Which of the positions illustrated in Figure 2-1 should be used to demonstrate the cervical apophyseal articulations?
1. A
2. B
3. C
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
(Ballinger & Frank, pp 400-403) - ANSWER-(B) 2 only
When the erect position is requested as part of an IVP, it is used to demonstrate
(A) the adrenal glands.
(B) the renal surfaces.
(C) kidney mobility.
(D) the bladder neck. - ANSWER-(C) kidney mobility.
For which of the following conditions is operative cholangiography a useful tool?
1. Biliary tract calculi
2. Patency of the biliary ducts
3. Function of the sphincter of Oddi
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(D) 1, 2, and 3
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 - ANSWER-(C) 2 and 3 only
Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to each other, in which of the following situations?
(A) Barium examinations
(B) Spine radiography
(C) Skull radiography
(D) Emergency and trauma radiography - ANSWER-(D) Emergency and trauma radiography
Which of the localization lines seen in Figure 2-35 is used for the SMV (Schüller method) projection of the skull?
(A) Line 1
(B) Line 2
(C) Line 3
(D) Line 4
(Saia, p 144) - ANSWER-(C) Line 3
#3 is the infraorbitomeatal line (IOML)
Which of the following projections of the abdomen may be used to demonstrate air or fluid levels?
1. Dorsal decubitus
2. Lateral decubitus
3. AP Trendelenburg
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(B) 1 and 2 only
Blowout fractures of the orbit are best demonstrated using the
(A) lateral projection of the facial bones.
(B) parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method).
(C) posteroanterior projection with a 15º caudal angle.
(D) Sweet's localization method. - ANSWER-(B) parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method).
Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses?
(A) Parietoacanthial
(B) PA axial
(C) Lateral
(D) True PA - ANSWER-(C) Lateral
Which of the following is (are) true regarding radiographic examination of the acromioclavicular joints?
1. The procedure is performed in the erect position.
2. Use of weights can improve demonstration of the joints.
3. The procedure should be avoided if dislocation or separation is suspected.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-(B) 1 and 2
The structure labeled 1 in Figure 2-30 is the
(A) intervertebral disk space.
(B) apophyseal joint.
(C) intervertebral foramen.
(D) spinous process.
[shown is a lateral projection of the cervical spine taken in flexion]
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 398, 399) - ANSWER-(B) apophyseal joint.
Shoulder arthrography may be performed to evaluate
(A) humeral dislocation.
(B) complete or incomplete rotator cuff tears.
(C) osteoarthritis.
(D) acromioclavicular joint separation.
(Fig. 2-59)
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, p 496) - ANSWER-(B) complete or incomplete rotator cuff tears.
The position illustrated in the radiograph in Figure 2-26 may be obtained with the patient
1. supine and the central ray angled 30º caudad.
2. supine and the central ray angled 30º cephalad.
3. prone and the central ray angled 30º cephalad.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, pp 134, 139) - ANSWER-(B) 2 only
Which of the following is demonstrated in a 25º RPO position with the central ray entering 1 in medial to the elevated ASIS?
(A) Left sacroiliac joint
(B) Right sacroiliac joint
(C) Left ilium
(D) Right ilium - ANSWER-(A) Left sacroiliac joint
In the posterior oblique position of the cervical spine, the intervertebral foramina that are best seen are those
(A) nearest the film.
(B) furthest from the film.
(C) seen medially.
(D) seen inferiorly. - ANSWER-(B) furthest from the film.
The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the
(A) hepatic flexure.
(B) splenic flexure.
(C) transverse flexure.
(D) sigmoid flexure.
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) - ANSWER-(B) splenic flexure.
In order to better demonstrate the mandibular rami in the PA position, the
(A) skull is obliqued toward the affected side.
(B) skull is obliqued away from the affected side.
(C) central ray is angled cephalad.
(D) central ray is angled caudad. - ANSWER-(C) central ray is angled cephalad.
Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demonstrate
1. pneumothorax.
2. foreign body.
3. atelectasis.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(D) 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following will separate the radial head, neck, and tuberosity from superimposition on the ulna?
(A) AP
(B) Lateral
(C) Medial oblique
(D) Lateral oblique - ANSWER-(D) Lateral oblique
The short, thick processes that project posteriorly from the vertebral body are the
(A) transverse processes.
(B) vertebral arches.
(C) laminae.
(D) pedicles. - ANSWER-(D) pedicles.
The contrast media of choice for use in myelography are
(A) ionic non-water-soluble.
(B) ionic water-soluble.
(C) nonionic water-soluble.
(D) gas. - ANSWER-(C) nonionic water-soluble.
The axiolateral position (Law method) of examining the mastoids uses which of the following?
1. OML
2. MSP parallel to the tabletop
3. 15º caudad angulation
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 2 and 3 only - ANSWER-(D) 2 and 3 only
Which of the following can be used to demonstrate the intercondyloid fossa?
1. Patient PA, knee flexed 40º, central ray directed caudad 40º to the popliteal fossa
2. Patient AP, cassette under flexed knee, central ray directed cephalad to knee, perpendicular to tibia
3. Patient PA, patella parallel to film, heel rotated 5 to 10º lateral, central ray perpendicular to knee joint
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(B) 1 and 2 only
Knee arthrography may be performed to demonstrate a
1. torn meniscus.
2. Baker's cyst.
3. torn rotator cuff.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(A) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following articulations may be described as diarthrotic?
1. Knee
2. Intervertebral joints
3. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(C) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following statements are true regarding Figure 2-28?
1. The radiograph was made in the RAO position.
2. The central ray should enter more inferiorly.
3. The sternum should be projected onto the right side of the thorax.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 274-277) - ANSWER-(A) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following would be the best choice for a right shoulder exam to rule out fracture?
(A) Internal and external rotation
(B) AP and tangential
(C) AP and AP axial
(D) AP and scapular Y - ANSWER-(D) AP and scapular Y
Which of the following statements regarding the radiograph in Figure 2-3 is (are) true?
1. The tibial eminences are well visualized.
2. The intercondyloid fossa is demonstrated between the femoral condyles.
3. The femorotibial articulation is well demonstrated.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, p 290) - ANSWER-(C) 1 and 3 only
The structure(s) best demonstrated on an AP axial projection of the skull with the central ray directed 40 to 60º caudally is (are) the
(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
(B) petrous pyramids.
(C) occipital bone.
(D) rotundum foramina. - ANSWER-(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina.
AP stress studies of the ankle may be performed
1. to demonstrate fractures of the distal tibia and fibula.
2. following inversion or eversion injuries.
3. to demonstrate a ligament tear.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(C) 2 and 3 only
In the AP axial projection (Towne method) of the skull, with the central ray directed 30º caudad to the orbitomeatal line (OML) and passing midway between the external auditory meatus, which of the following is best demonstrated?
(A) Occipital bone
(B) Frontal bone
(C) Facial bones
(D) Basal foramina
(Fig. 2-40)
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 270) - ANSWER-(A) Occipital bone
Lateral deviation of the nasal septum may be best demonstrated in the
(A) lateral projection.
(B) PA axial (Caldwell method) projection.
(C) parietoacanthial (Waters' method) projection.
(D) AP axial (Grashey / Towne method) projection. - ANSWER-(C) parietoacanthial (Waters' method) projection.
Which of the following structures is (are) located in the LUQ?
1. Stomach
2. Spleen
3. Cecum
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(C) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following equipment is necessary for ERCP?
1. A fluoroscopic unit with spot film and tilt table capabilities
2. A fiberoptic endoscope
3. Polyethylene catheters
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(D) 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following criteria is (are) required for visualization of the greater tubercle in profile?
1. Epicondyles parallel to the film
2. Arm in external rotation
3. Humerus in AP position
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(D) 1, 2, and 3
During intravenous (IV) urography, the prone position is generally recommended to demonstrate
1. filling of obstructed ureters.
2. the renal pelvis.
3. the superior calyces.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER-(B) 1 and 2 only
Which of the following positions is required in order to demonstrate small amounts of fluid in the pleural cavity?
(A) Lateral decubitus, affected side up
(B) Lateral decubitus, affected side down
(C) AP Trendelenburg
(D) AP supine - ANSWER-(B) Lateral decubitus, affected side down [Show Less]