ITS THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Question 1

For every five degrees of tube tilt, the tube should be moved towards the bucky a. 5cm b. 3in c. 1in d. 1cm

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The central ray of the AP thoracic is always directed to: a. At the level 1in below C7 Spinous process b. at the level of the sternal notch c. at the level of the sternal angle (angle of louis) d. At the level of T6 e. At the level of L1

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The “ten day rule” for females of child bearing age refers to performing non- emergency abdominal-pelvic x-ray ______ a. During the 10 days after the onset of ovulation b. During the 10 days before the oneset of ovulation c. During the 10 days after the onset of menstruation d. Except during the 10 days before the onset of ovulation until 10 days after e. Except during the 10 days before the onset of menstruation

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Where is the central ray for vertex? a. C1 b. Centre of film c. Centre head d. All of the above

Answer 4

D

Question 5

The theoretical maximum energy of any photon in an x-ray beam is equal to which of the following? a. The SID b. The exposure time c. The mA set on the console d. the mAs value of the exposure e. the kVp set on the console

Answer 5

E

Question 6

Which of the following is in the correct order from the most radiopaque to the least _____? a. Metal, Air, Fat, Water, Bone b. Metal, Bone, Water, Fat, Air c. Air, Water, Fat, Bone, Metal d. Air, Fat, Water, Bone, Metal

Answer 6

B

Question 7

To maintain constant radiographic density on a film, an increase of 15% in kVp should be accompanied by: a. Keeping the mAs constant b. Increasing the mAs by 1/4 c. Decreasing the mAs by 1/4 d. Decreasing the mAs by 1/2 e. Increasing the mAs by 1/2

Answer 7

D

Question 8

The Intensifying screen is located: a. In the cassette b. In the collimator c. In the bucky d. In the filter e. In the grid

Answer 8

A

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a radiation protection device? a. Intensifying screen b. Gonadal screen c. Compensating filter d. Grid e. Lead Apron

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Scatter increases on radiograph when: a. mAs is increased b. mAs is decreased c. SID is increased d. kVp is decreased e. kVp is increased

Answer 10

E

Question 11

The feet must internally rotated 15 degrees on the AP lumbo[pelvic projection to achieve which of the following? a. No internal rotation is necessary b. True AP projection of the proximal femur and femoral neck c. To avoid patient movement during exposure d. Provide additional radiation protection to the patient e. To facilitate x-ray analysis

Answer 11

B

Question 12

The function of a filter is to _____ a. remove soft x-rays b. absorb x-ray c. remove scatter radiation d. reduce the filed size of the beam e. Make a latent image visible

Answer 12

A

Question 13

A definition of radiographic contrast would be the _____? a. degree of blackening b. Amount of visible detail c. Tonal relationship between one density and another d. Amount of geometric detail

Answer 13

C

Question 14

The diagram (to the right) depicts the effects of beam divergence (starting at the top) and magnification on an AP lumbar radiograph. the Circle (A,B,C) represent hypothetical lesions within the abdomen. Which of the following statements is true concerning LESION A as it appears on the film (at the bottom) a. Lesion A is foreshortened and magnified compared to B and C b. Lesion A is elongated and magnified compared to B and C c. Lesion A is elongated but less magnified than lesion B d. Lesion A is foreshortened and is the least magnified of the three lesions

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Of the following, which type of radiation is the major constituent (the larger portion) emitted form the target? a. Characteristic Radiation b. Bremsstrahlung Radiation c. Compton Scatter d. Photoelectric Effect e. None of the above

Answer 15

B

Question 16

The lateral sacrum and coccyx are often taken together as one view, the AP projections, however, must be taken separately as: a. the SID’s are different b. the OID are different c. the Tube angles are different d. The filter / shielding are different

Answer 16

C

Question 17

The principal electrostatic law implies that? a. a proton will repel an electron b. a proton will repel a neutron c. a neutron will repel a neutron d. an electron will repel a neutron e. an electron will repel and electron

Answer 17

E

Question 18

With all other factors unchanged, if OID is reduced, image magnification will be ____ a. distortionally increases b. directly increased c. directly decreased d. changed slightly, but not with a visible change e. not changed at all

Answer 18

C

Question 19

Which of the following interaction between x-ray photons and matter make the most significant contribution to patient does? a. photoelectric effect b. Compton scatter c. coherent scatter d. bremsstrahlung radiation e. added filtration

Answer 19

A

Question 20

To determine if the patient is probably a male on the AP pelvis view: a. the patient was positioned PA b. The pelvic opening is open and round shape c. the angle below the symphysis pubis is obtuse d. the angle below the symphysis pubis is acute e. look for the heart shaped gonadal shield

Answer 20

D

Question 21

In order to best visualize the thoracic vertebrae of a patient with a significant scoliosis: a. The convexity should be closes to the tube on the AP film b. The concavity should be closest to the film on the AP view c. The convexity should be closest to the film on the lateral view d. the concavity should be closest to the film on the lateral view e. It doesn’t matter how the patient is positioned

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Two reasons why proper collimation is important are”: a. It decreases contrast and increases patient exposure b. It increases contrast and decreases patient exposure c. It increases contrast and increases patient exposure d. It decreases contrast and decreases patient exposure e. It decreases patient exposure

Answer 22

B

Question 23

The central ray of the L5/S1, Sacrum, coccyx in the AP projection should be: a. Be parallel to the plane of the object to be radiographed b. Be perpendicular to the plane of the object to be radiogrpahed c. Are angle at 10 deg d. are angled at 20 deg e. are angled at 35 deg

Answer 23

B

Question 24

On the lateral sacrum view, the tube angle is a. 15 deg caudal b. 15 deg cephalad c. 30 deg caudal d. 30 deg cephalad e. No tube tilt

Answer 24

E

Question 25

This view is a good one for ruling out spondylolisthesis: a. L5/S1 spot AP b. L5/S1 spot lateral c. Lumbar oblique d. Swimmer’s e. Wagging Jaw

Answer 25

A

Question 26

the technical factor controls the quality of the photons in the beam: a. mA b. Exposure time c. mAs d. kVp e. SID

Answer 26

C

Question 27

The zygapophyseal joints in the cervical spine are best visualized on this projection a. APOM b. Lateral Cervical c. AP Lower cervical d. Cervical posterior oblique e. Cervical anterior obliq

Answer 27

B

Question 28

Angle of the Jaw (Gonion) a. C1 b. C2 c. C3 d. C4

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Vertebral Prominens a. C5 b. C6 c. C7 d. T1

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Episternal Notch a. C7-T1 b. T1-T2 c. T2-T3 d. T3-T4

Answer 30

C

Question 31

Umbilicus a. L1-L2 b. L2-L3 c. L3-L4 d. L4-L5

Answer 31

C

Question 32

Thyroid Cartilage a. C4 b. C5 c. C6 d. C7

Answer 32

B

Question 33

PSIS a. L4 b. L5 c. S1 d. S2

Answer 33

D

Question 34

Inferior Angle of Scapular a. T4 b. T5 c. T6 d. T7

Answer 34

C

Question 35

The major advantage of taking an AP lumbopelvic view PA on a large patient is: a. To decrease structure magnification b. To decrease object image distance c. To achieve a more uniform radiographic density by compensation d. To standardize the lumbar curve on all films e. To increase patient dose

Answer 35

C

Question 36

It is preferred to take the Flexion/Extension projections at the same SID as the lateral cervical because: a. it is not preferred to take them at the same SID b. It facilitates the detection of subluxation c. It facilitates the evaluation of the cervical curve d. There is better comparison of structures size form film to film e. The equipment is already set up and therefor need not be changed

Answer 36

D

Question 37

The purpose of the swimmer’s view is it visualize: a. T1-T6 b. C6-T2 c. C1 to C7 d. Hard Palate

Answer 37

B

Question 38

Which of the following is a way to reduce the radiation dose to the patient? a. Slow film/speed combination b. Collimation as close as possible c. Low source to object distance d. Using a high ratio grid e. Using lower kVp

Answer 38

B

Question 39

Which of the following is considered the principal factor controlling x-ray penetration? a. Milliamps b. grid ratio c. exposure time d. film speed combination e. kilovolts

Answer 39

E

Question 40

For improved image quality and reduced radiation dose to the patient, this type of technique chart is preferred in the chiropractic practice: a. Fixed mAs, variable kVp technique chart to achieve constant radiographic density b. Fixed kVp, variable mAs technique chart to achieve constant radiographic density c. Fixed mAs, variable kVp technique chart to achieve constant radiographic contrast d. Fixed kVp, variable mAs technique chart to achieve constant radiographic contrast

Answer 40

B

Question 41

The guidelines for gonadal shielding / filtering include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Whenever the patient is of childbearing potential b. Whenever the gonads are within 5cm of the collimated edge c. Whenever the shield will not obscure the anatomy you are trying to visualize d. Whenever you need to provide increased contrast (tin foil hat technique)

Answer 41

C

Question 42

Lateral cervical flexion and extension projection should be taken: a. When ligament stability damage is suspects b. After static views have been taken and read c. When a fracture is suspected d. To rule out postural problems e. To complete the Davis series

Answer 42

A

Question 43

A systematic approach to taking radiographs includes the following EXCEPT: a. Measure the patient b. Choose film size c. Alignment of bucky and film to central ray d. Alignment of central ray to patient’s anatomy e. Always have patient expire before exposure

Answer 43

E

Question 44

The breathing instruction for the PA and lateral Chest projection are: a. Suspended respiration b. Suspended respiration after deep inspiration c. Suspended respiration after the second or third inspiration d. Suspended respiration after deep exhalation e. Suspended respiration after the second or third deep exhalation

Answer 44

C

Question 45

The IVF’s in the lumbar spine are visualized on this projection: a. AP pelvis b. Lateral lumbar c. AP lumbosacral d. Lumbar posterior oblique e. Lumbar anterior oblique

Answer 45

B

Question 46

When choosing technical factors for radiographic projection it is important to consider this to avoid blur due to motion: a. Choose low mA, long exposure time b. Choose high mA, short exposure time c. Choose high kVp, low mA d. Choose low kVp, high mAs

Answer 46

B

Question 47

.The central ray for the lateral cervical flexion and extension is: a. C1 b. C2 c. C4 d. C5 e. C7

Answer 47

C

Question 48

The purpose of having the patient exhale and hold during the lateral cervical projection: a. The get uniform radiographic density above and below the diaphragm b. To avoid taking a swimmer view c. To get the shoulders out of the way so that the lower cervical region can be visualized d. To visualize the joints of luschka e. It doesn’t matter whether they inhale and hold or exhale and hold

Answer 48

C

Question 49

Where should the ventral ray for APOM be placed: a. C1 b. C4 c. C7 d. Gerdy’s Tubercle e. Atlas Transverse Process

Answer 49

A

Question 50

When taking the APOM the most important structure(s) to clear from the area of interest is (are) the ____ a. Thyroid b. Teeth c. Nose d. ears

Answer 50

B