Image Procedures Flashcards
All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true except:
A. the right lung has three lobes
B. the inferior portion of the lung is the apex
C. each lung is enclosed in serous membrane
D. the main stem bronchi enter the lung hilum
B. the inferior portion of the lung is the apex
All of the following statements regarding an exact PA projection of the skull are true except:
A. the orbitmeatal line is perpendicular to the IR
B. The petrous pyramids fill the orbits
C. the midsagittal plane is parallel to the IR
C. the midsagittal plane is parallel to the IR
The term varus refers to: A. turned outward B. turned inward C. rotated medially D. rotated laterally
B. turned inward
The coronoid process should be visualized in profile in which of the following positions? A. scapular Y B. AP scapula C. Medial oblique elbow D. Lateral oblique
C. Medial oblique elbow
Pacemaker electrodes can be introduced through a vein in the chest or upper extremity, from where they are advanced to the A. left atrium B. right atrium C. left ventricle D. right ventricle
D. right ventricle
Widening of the intercostal spaces is characteristic of which of the following conditions: A. Pneumothorax B. Emphysema C. Pleural effusion D. Pneumonia
B. Emphysema
Which of the following structures is (are) located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)? 1. Hepatic flexure 2. Gallbladder 3. Ilocecal valve A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2, and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
During an upper gastrointestinal examination, a stomatch of average shape demonstrates a barium filled fundus and double contrast of the pylrous and duodenal bulb. The position used is most likely: A. AP erect B. PA C. RAO D. LPO
D. LPO
Which of the following articulations participates in formation of the ankle mortise? 1. Talotibial 2. Talocalcaneal 3. Talofibular A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1,2,3
B. 1 and 3
Which projection of the foot will best demonstrate the longitudinal arch? A. Mediolateral B. Lateromedial C. Lateral weight bearing D. 30- degree medial oblique
C. Lateral weight bearing
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
In the AP axial projection of the skull, with the CR directed 30 degrees caudad to the orbitomeatal line and passing midway between the external auditory meati, which of the following is best demonstrated? A. Occipital bone B. Frontal bone C. Facial bone D. Basal foramina
A. Occipital bone
The right posterior oblique position of the right acetabulum will best demonstrate 1. anterior rim of the right acetabulum 2. right iliac wing 3. right anterior iliopubic column A. 1 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D.1,2,3
B. 1 and 2
A frontal view of the sternum is best accomplished in which of the following position? A. AP B. PA C. RAO D. LAO
C. RAO
What is the name of the condition that results in the forward slipping of one vertebra on the one below it? A. spondylitis B. Spondylolysis C. Spondylolisthesis D. Spondylosis
C. Spondylolisthesis
During atrial systole, blood flows into the 1. right ventricle via mitral valve 2. left ventricle via the bicuspid valve 3. right ventricle via the tricuspid valve A. 1 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1,2,3
C. 2 and 3
Which of the following is an important consideration to avoid excessive metacarpophalangeal joint overlap in the oblique projection of the hand?
A. oblique the hand no more than 45 degrees
B. Use a support sponge for the carpals closer to the IR
C. Clench the fist to bring the carpals closer to the IR
D. Ulnar flexion
A. oblique the hand no more than 45 degrees
All of the following positions are used frequently to demonstrate the sternoclavicular articulations except: A. weight bearing B. RAO C. LAO D. PA
A. weight bearing
Which of the following positions is most likely to place the right kidney parallel to the IR? A. AP b. PA C. RPO D. LPO
D. LPO
When examining a patient whose elbow is in partial flexion, how should an AP projection be obtained?
1. With humerus parallel to IR, CR perpendicular
2. With forearm parallel to IR, CR perpendicular
3. Through the partially flexed elbow, resting on the olecranon process
A. 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D 1,2,3
B. 1 and 2
Which of the following positions is required to demonstrate small amounts of air in the peritoneal cavity A. Lateral decubitus, affected side up B. Lateral decubitus, affected side down C. AP trendelenburg D. AP supine
A. Lateral decubitus, affected side up
Which of the anatomic structures listed below is seen most anteriorly in a lateral projection: A. Esophagus B. Trachea C. Cardiac apex D. Superimposed scapular borders
C. Cardiac ape
For an AP projections of the knee on a patient whose measurement from ASIS to tabletop is 21 cm, which CR direction will best demonstrate the knee joint A. 5 caudad B. 10 caudad C. 5 cephalad D. 0
D. 0
In which of the following tangential axial projections of the patella is complete relaxation of the quadriceps femoris required for an accurate diagnosis? 1. Supine flexion 45 (merchant) 2. Prone flexion 90 (settegast) 3. Prone flexion 55 (Hughston) A.1 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1,2,3
A.1
Which of the following projections can be used to supplement the traditional open mouth projection when the upper portion of the odontoid process cannot be well demonstrated
A. AP of Pa through the foramen magnum
B. AP oblique with right and left rotation
C. Horizontal beam lateral
D. AP axial
A. AP of Pa through the foramen magnum
The floor of the cranium includes all the following bones except: A. temporal B. occipital C. ethmoid D. sphenoid
B. occipital
A lateral projection of the hand in extension is often recommended to evaluate 1. a fracture 2. foreign body 3. soft tissue A. 1 b. 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
The condition that results from a persistent fetal foramen ovale is A. an atrial septal defect B. a ventricular septal defect C. a patent ductus arteriosus D. coarctation of the aorta
A. an atrial septal defect
Which of the following projections or positions will best demonstrate subcromial or subcoracoid dislocation A. Tangential B. AP axial C. Transthoracic lateral D. PA oblique scapulary Y
D. PA oblique scapulary Y
Which of the following projections can be used to demonstrate the axillary ribs of the right thorax? 1. RAO 2. LAO 3. RPO A. 1 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1,2,3
C. 2 and 3
In which projection of the foot are the interior spaces b/w the first and second cuneiforms best demonstrated? A. lateral oblique B. Medial oblique C. Lateral D. Weight bearing foot
A. lateral oblique
The sternal angle is at approximately the same level as the: A. T2-3 B. T9-10 C. T5 D. costal margin
C. T5