mock exams

Question 1

What projection best demonstrates cuboid bone?

Answer 1

medial oblique foot

Question 2

Correct evaluation criteria for PA Oblique hand radiograph?

Answer 2

-partial imposition of 3rd-5th metacarpal heads and bases - pisiform free of imposition - metacarpophalangeal joints open

Question 3

Projections that best demonstrate patellofemoral joints?

Answer 3

Axial Projections - Settagast Method, Merchant Method - AP Axial - Beclere Method

Question 4

To demonstrate right sacroiliac joint, how should PT be positioned?

Answer 4

25-30 degrees left posterior oblique

Question 5

When taking a radiograph of a PT with a contagious disease, the “dirty” radiographer positions the:

Answer 5

PT and covered IR

Question 6

When does the CDC recommend handwashing in place of the use of alcohol based hand rubs?

Answer 6

When hands are visibly soiled following PT contact

Question 7

“Golden” period

Answer 7

one hour

Question 8

Vital sign that most accurately indicated the condition of shock?

Answer 8

Blood Pressure

Question 9

Medical term for fainting?

Answer 9

Syncope

Question 10

PT is terribly thirsty, urinates copious amounts frequently, has fruity smelling breath - shows indications of ?

Answer 10

diabetic coma

Question 11

When oxygen is administered in response to an emergency situation, appropriate flow rate is -

Answer 11

3-5 liters per minute

Question 12

Normal range of temperature when measured orally?

Answer 12

96.8-99.6 F

Question 13

disease transmission from Bucky not being cleaned after performing an examination?

Answer 13

fomite transmission

Question 14

Greatest risk of serious infection transmission to health care workers from PTs is

Answer 14

hepatitis B

Question 15

Frequency of a sine wave

Answer 15

number of times per second that a crest passes a given point

Question 16

force or strength of the electron flow in the current

Answer 16

potential difference

Question 17

density is primarily controlled by

Answer 17

mAs

Question 18

what is necessary to differentiate tissues with a similar density

Answer 18

high contrast

Question 19

quantum mottle

Answer 19

insufficient exposure - not enough photons reaching IR

Question 20

Important use of ________ for mobile imaging?

Answer 20

Grid

Question 21

Scottie dog configuration

Answer 21

Oblique lumbar projection

Question 22

Superior articular process of scottie dog

Answer 22

ear

Question 23

projection that demonstrates sphenoid sinus?

Answer 23

Lateral

Question 24

PA Axial (Caldwell Method) demonstrates-

Answer 24

frontal and ethmoid sinuses

Question 25

SMV projection demonstrates

Answer 25

sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses

Question 26

Document that sets forth standards of correct behavior within a profession

Answer 26

Code of Ethics

Question 27

inverse square law

Answer 27

I1/I2 = SID2/SID1 squared

Question 28

mAs

Answer 28

mA x seconds = mAs

Question 29

Mass Maintenance Law

Answer 29

mAs1/mAs2 = SID1/ SID2 squared