Rad I Review Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?
Esophagus
Why is a chest x-ray taken at a 72-inch SID?
Minimize magnification of heart
The iliac crest is at what vertebral level?
L4
What structure must be included in an AP Upright Abdomen?
Diaphragm
Which view demonstrates air/fluid levels?
Lateral decube
AP upright
Dorsal Decubitus position
All of the above
What part of the metacarpal is known as the “knuckle?”
Head
Which of the following carpal is found in the distal row?
Capitate
Articulation between the head of the metacarpal and the proximal phalanx?
MCP
For an AP projection of the 1st digit, the CR enters at the:
MCP
The hand should be turned ___ degrees laterally for a PA Oblique view.
45 degree
For a Lateromedial projection of the hand, the CR enters at the:
2nd MCP joint
The Ball-Catcher’s position of the hand is done to evaluate for:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which joint is classified as synovial, diarthrotic, ellipsoidal?
Radiocarpal joint
What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?
Scaphoid
The “capitate” is known as:
Os Magnum
What nerve passes through the carpal canal?
median
The radial notch is found on the:
ulna
The head of the ulna is located at the distal end of the bone:
true
In what view of the wrist do we see the open trapeziotrapezoid and scaphotrapezial joint space?
PA External oblique
The AP Medial Oblique of the wrist best demonstrates the:
pisiform
How many degrees is the CR angled for the Bridgman position of the wrist?
20
The humeral epicondyles should appear _______ in a Lateromedial Forearm
Superimposed
Which of the following is NOT part of the elbow joint proper?
Distal radioulnar point
Shallow depression on the anterior surface superior to the trochlea?
Coronoid fossa
The humeroradial joint is the articulation between the ___ of the humerus and the ___ of the radius
Capitulum; head
The ____ fat pad is located anterior and parallel to the anterior aspect of the proximal radius
Supinator
For an AP projection of the elbow, where does the CR enter?
1” distal to medial epicondyle
Which view of the elbow shows the coronoid process in profile?
Internal oblique
The olecranon process is seen in profile in the ____ view of the elbow:
Lateral
For the Acute Flexion of Proximal Forearm view, where does the CR enter?
2” distal to olecranon process
How many degrees is the elbow flexed for a Coyle Method view of the radial head?
90 degree
Which of the following is NOT part of the shoulder girdle?
Humerus
Which of the following is located on the lateral side of the humerus?
Greater tubercal
Which of the following is classified as a synovial, ball-and-socket joint?
Scapulohumeral joint
In which view of the humerus is the humeral head and greater tubercle are seen in profile?
AP
Which of the following is seen in an AP Internal Rotation of the shoulder?
Lesser tubercle in profile
For the Inferosuperior Axial View of the shoulder, the CR should be angled:
15-30 degree
Which of the following can be done if the unaffected arm cannot be raise for a Transthoracic view of the shoulder?
Angle CR 10-15 degrees cephalic
The CR enters ____ for a AP External Rotation of the shoulder:
-1 inch inferior to coracoid process
Which end of the clavicle is located medially?
Sternal
What surface of the scapula contains the subscapular fossa?
Anterior
Extends from the scapular notch to the superior portion of scapular neck?
Coracoid process
Which of the following is classified as a flat bone?
Scapular
The AP view of the clavicle is taken on:
expiration
For a PA Axial Clavicle, the CR should be angled:
15-30 degree caudad
Which view of the scapula is taken during shallow breathing?
AP
When performing bilateral AC joints, where should the CR enter?
- At the level of the AC joints
- 1-1 ½ inches above jugular notch
Performing the AC joints with and without weights helps to demonstrate:
- Dislocation
- Function of the joint
- Joint separation
During a myelogram, contrast media is administered:
intrathecally
What is the atomic number of barium?
56
What type of contrast is useful for coating the mucosal lining of the esophagus?
Thick barium
What type of contrast is used in defacography?
Barium paste
Which of the following is NOT a complication from receiving barium?
Diarrhea
If water-soluble iodinated contrast leaks into the peritoneal cavity, the body will absorb it?
True
A measure of the total number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water?
Osmolality
Which of the following is an example of ionic iodinated contrast media?
Renografin
“Arrhythmia” is considered a _____ contrast reaction?
Severe (abnormal hearbeat)
The normal range of creatinine level is:
0.6-1.2 mg/Dl
Which portion of the alimentary canal is responsible for egestion?
Large intestine
The outermost layer of the esophagus is the:
fibrous layer
What is the most superior portion of the stomach?
Fundus
In adults, the average length of the small intestine is:
22 feet
What is the most distal portion of the small intestine?
Ileum
Patient takes in deep breath and holds breath in while bearing down:
Valsalva maneuver
How many degrees is the patient obliqued for an RAO of the esophagus?
35-40 degree
Which view of the UGI is the best image of the pyloric canal and shows the duodenal loop free of superimposition:
RAO
When is a small bowel series considered complete?
Hwen the barium reaches the cecum
The vermiform appendix is found on the:
cecum
Longest, most moveable part of the colon:
transverse
Shows anatomy and tone of the colon:
positive contrast
For a barium enema, the temperature of the barium should be:
85-90 degree
For a barium enema, the rectal tip should not be inserted more than:
4 inches
For the Left Lateral view of a BE, the CR should be at the level of the:
ASIS
Which view of the BE best demonstrates the hepatic flexure?
LPO
Which of the following is NOT part of the urinary system?
Prostate
The outer covering of the kidney is termed:
renal capsule
The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:
nephron
The adult bladder can hold approximately _____ of fluid:
500
Opening situated at the neck of the bladder which gives rise to the urethra:
internal urethral orifice
Exam of the bladder and urethra:
cystourethrography
When applying compression during an IVU, the device should be placed:
at the level of ASIS
A nephrotomogram is done to visualize the:
Renal parenchyma
How many degrees should the patient be obliqued for an RPO or LPO during an IVU?
30 degrees
An AP of the bladder requires that the CR enter at the level of the:
ASIS