Quiz C15 (Bon)

Question 1

Which one of the following devices is classified as an external fixator?

Answer 1

Ilizarov device

Question 2

Which of the following fractures is described as an incomplete fracture with the cortex broken on one side of the bone?

Answer 2

Greenstick

Question 3

An individual who prepares the sterile field and scrubs and gowns the members of the surgical team is a:

Answer 3

scrub.

Question 4

A patient enters the ED with a possible Monteggia fracture. Which of the following positioning routines should be performed?

Answer 4

Horizontal beam PA and lateral forearm projections

Question 5

Asepsis is defined as a(n):

Answer 5

absence of infectious organisms.

Question 6

Arthroplasty is a term describing a(n):

Answer 6

creation of an artificial joint.

Question 7

“Boost” exposures used during C-arm procedures are intended to:

Answer 7

increase brightness of image.

Question 8

A patient’s lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed. The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP mortise projection of the ankle. Because of the traction, the lower leg cannot be rotated. The leg is in a straight “foot up” position. What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP mortise projection?

Answer 8

Perform a CR 15° to 20° lateromedial angle AP projection.

Question 9

T or F: The entire sterile gown worn by the surgeon is considered sterile.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

How is the CR aligned for an inferosuperior lateral (Danelius-Miller) projection?

Answer 10

Perpendicular to femoral neck

Question 11

Which of the following fractures usually involves the spine?

Answer 11

Compression

Question 12

Which term describes a misalignment of a distal fracture fragment that is angled toward the midline?

Answer 12

Varus deformity

Question 13

Which of the following is not an essential attribute for the surgical radiographer?

Answer 13

Mastery of essential nursing skills

Question 14

A fracture that occurs through the pedicles of the axis (C2), with or without displacement of C2 or C3, is termed a(n) _____ fracture.

Answer 14

hangman’s

Question 15

A patient enters the ED with a possible fractured sternum. The patient is supine and unable to lie prone. Which of the following routines best demonstrates the sternum?

Answer 15

LPO and horizontal beam lateral

Question 16

How much rotation is required for an AP oblique projection of the sternum on a hypersthenic patient?

Answer 16

15°

Question 17

A patient enters the ED with a possible shoulder dislocation. Because of his multiple injuries, the patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which of the following routines best demonstrates the dislocation?

Answer 17

AP and horizontal beam transthoracic lateral projections

Question 18

Which type of fracture is defined as being crushed at the site of impact, producing two or more fragments?

Answer 18

Comminuted

Question 19

The acronym, ESWL, refers to a procedure that is performed to:

Answer 19

use shockwaves to break up urinary stones.

Question 20

T or F: Postreduction projections of the upper and lower limbs generally require only the joint nearest to the fracture site.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

_____ is employed to reduce exposure during C-arm fluoroscopy.

Answer 21

Intermittent fluoroscopy

Question 22

Which procedure would an intramedullary rod be utilized?

Answer 22

Long bone reduction

Question 23

T or F: Retrograde urography is classified as a nonfunctioning study of the urinary system.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

A patient enters the ED on a backboard with multiple injuries, including an injury to the knee region with a possible stellate fracture noted on the examination requisition. Which of the following routines best demonstrates this injury safely?

Answer 24

AP and horizontal beam lateral projections of the knee and patella without knee flexion

Question 25

A self-propelled, battery-driven mobile x-ray unit will generally go up a maximum incline of:

Answer 25

7°.

Question 26

Subluxation is best described as a:

Answer 26

partial dislocation.

Question 27

Subluxation is best described as a:

Answer 27

partial dislocation.

Question 28

A bruise type of injury with a possible avulsion fracture is termed a(n):

Answer 28

contusion.

Question 29

T or F: Generally, only one joint needs to be included for follow-up studies of a long bone fracture.

Answer 29

true

Question 30

T or F: The technologist is responsible for ensuring the safety of other health care providers during a mobile radiographic exposure.

Answer 30

true

Question 31

The abbreviation ORIF refers to:

Answer 31

open reduction internal fixation.

Question 32

Which type of procedure would be performed in surgery to realign a fracture?

Answer 32

Open reduction

Question 33

Ideally, the horizontal beam lateral projections for the cervical spine require a ____ source image receptor distance (SID).

Answer 33

72-inch (183-cm)

Question 34

Which of the following positions or projections best demonstrates free intra-abdominal air on the patient who cannot stand or sit erect?

Answer 34

Left lateral decubitus

Question 35

Which of the following fractures involves the distal fifth metacarpal?

Answer 35

Boxer’s

Question 36

What type of “holding breath” instructions should be given for an AP projection (patient supine) of the ribs located above the diaphragm?

Answer 36

Expose upon inspiration.

Question 37

What is the primary disadvantage of performing a PA thumb over an AP projection?

Answer 37

Results in an increase in object image receptor distance (OID).