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1
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Level of the trachea bifurcation is the:

A

Carina

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2
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What body habits has lungs that are short with apices near the clavicles?

A

Hypersthenic

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3
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The mediastinum is the space between the two pleural cavities.

A

True

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4
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Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?

  • Trachea
  • Pharynx
  • Esophagus
  • Lungs
A

Esophagus

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5
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Why is a chest x-ray taken at a 72” SID?

A

To minimize the magnification of the heart

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6
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The CR enters at _____ for a lateral view of the chest.

A

T7

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7
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The iliac crest is at what vertebral level?

A

L4

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8
Q

What structure must be included in an AP upright abdomen?

A

Diaphragm

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9
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Which view demonstrates air/ fluid levels?

A
  • Lateral Decubitus
  • AP upright
  • Dorsal Decubitus position
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10
Q

How many bones are in the hand?

A

27

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11
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What part of the metacarpal is known as the “knuckle?”

A

Head

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12
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Which of the following carpal is found in the distal row?

A

Capitate

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13
Q

Articulation between the head of the metacarpal and the proximal phalanx

A

MCP Joint

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14
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For an AP projection of the 1st digit, the CR enters at the:

A

MCP Joint

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15
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The hand should be turned ____ degrees laterally for a PA oblique view.

A

45 degrees

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16
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For a lateromedial projection of the hand, the CR enters at the:

A

2nd MCP Joint

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17
Q

The Ball-Catcher’s position of the hand is done to evaluate for:

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

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18
Q

Which joint is classified as synovial diarthrotic, ellipsoidal?

A

Radiocarpal joint

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19
Q

The capitate is also known as:

A

Os Magnum

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20
Q

What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?

A

Scaphoid

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21
Q

What nerve passes through the carpal canal?

A

Median (Carpal Tunnel)

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22
Q

The radial notch is found on the:

A

Ulna

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23
Q

True or False. The head of the ulna is located at the distal end of the bone.

A

True

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24
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In what view of the wrist do we see the open trapeziotrapezoid and Scaphotrapezial join space?

A

PA External Oblique

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25
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The AP Medial Oblique of the wrist best demonstrates the:

A

Pisiform

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26
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How many degrees is the CR angled for the Bridgman position of the wrist?

A

20 degrees

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27
Q

The humeral epicondyles should appear ________ in a lateromedial forearm.

A

Superimposed

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28
Q

Which is part of the elbow joint proper?

A
  • Proximal radioulnar joint
  • Humeroulnar joint
  • Humeroradial joint
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29
Q

Shallow depression on the anterior surface superior to the trochlea

A

Coronoid Fossa

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30
Q

The humeroradial joint is the articulation between the _____ of the humerus and the ____ of the radius.

A
  • Capitulum

- Head

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31
Q

The _____ fat pad is located anterior and parallel to the anterior aspect of the proximal radius.

A

Supinator

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32
Q

For an AP projection of the elbow, where does the CR enter?

A

1” distal to medial epicondyle

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33
Q

Which view of the elbow shows the coronoid process in profile?

A

Internal oblique

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34
Q

The olecranon process is seen in profile in the _____ view of the elbow.

A

Lateral

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35
Q

For the Acute Flexion of Proximal Forearm view, where does the CR enter?

A

2” distal to olecranon process

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36
Q

How many degrees is the elbow flexed for a Coyle Method view of the radial head?

A

90 degrees

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37
Q

What are the parts of the shoulder girdle?

A
  • Scapula

- Clavicle

38
Q

What kind of joint is the Scapulohumeral Joint?

A

Synovial, ball and socket joint

39
Q

In which of view is the humeral head and greater tubercle seen in profile?

40
Q

What is seen in an AP Internal Rotation of the shoulder?

A

Lesser tubercle in profile

41
Q

For the Inferosuperior Axial view of the shoulder, the CR should be angled:

A

15-30 degrees

42
Q

What can be done it the unaffected arm cannot be raised for a Transthoracic view of the shoulder?

A

Angle the CR 10-15 degrees cephalic

43
Q

In what view of the shoulder is the lesser tubercle visible?

A

AP Internal rotation

44
Q

The CR enters ______ for a AP External rotation of the shoulder.

A

1” inferior to the coracoid process

45
Q

What end of the clavicle is located medially?

46
Q

What surface of the scapula contains the sub scapular fossa?

47
Q

Extends from the scapular notch to the superior portion of scapular neck.

A

Coracoid process

48
Q

What type of bone is the scapula?

49
Q

The AP view of the clavicle is taken on

A

Expiration

50
Q

For a PA Axial clavicle, the CR should be angled:

A

15-30 degrees caudal

51
Q

What view of the scapula is taken during shallow breathing?

52
Q

When performing bilateral AC joints, where should the CR enter?

A
  • At the level of the AC joints 1 - 1.5” above jugular notch
53
Q

Performing the AC joints with and with out weights helps to demonstrate:

A
  • Dislocation
  • Function of the Joint
  • Joint Separation
54
Q

During a myelogram, contrast media is administered:

A

Intrathecally

55
Q

What is the atomic number of barium?

56
Q

What type of contrast is useful for coating the mucosal lining of the esophagus?

A

Thick Barium

57
Q

What type of contrast is used in defacography?

A

Barium Paste

58
Q

What are the complications from receiving barium?

A
  • Constipation
  • Aspiration
  • Fluid Overload
59
Q

If water soluble iodinated contrast leaks into the peritoneal cavity, the body will absorb it. T/F

60
Q

A measure of the total number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water:

A

Osmolality

61
Q

What is an example of an ionic iodinated contrast media?

A

Renografin

62
Q

Arrhythmia is considered a _____ contrast reaction.

63
Q

The normal range of creatine level is:

A

0.6 - 1.2 mg/dl

64
Q

Which portion of the alimentary canal is responsible for egestion?

A

Large intestine

65
Q

The outermost layer of the esophagus is the:

A

Fibrous layer

66
Q

From inside out, what order does the lining of the esophagus?

A

1) Submucosal
2) Mucosal
3) Muscular
4) Fibrous

67
Q

What is the medical term for water absorption:

68
Q

What is the most superior portion of the stomach?

69
Q

In adults, the average length of the small intestine is:

70
Q

What is the most distal portion of the small intestine?

71
Q

Patient takes in deep breath and holds breath in while bearing down:

72
Q

How many degrees is the patient oblique for an RAO of the esophagus?

A

35 - 40 degrees

73
Q

Which view of the UGI is the best image of the pyloric canal and shows the duodenal loop free of superimposition?

74
Q

When is a small bowel series considered complete?

A

When the barium reaches the cecum

75
Q

The vermiform appendix is found on the:

76
Q

Longest, most moveable part of the colon:

A

Transverse

77
Q

Shows anatomy and tone of the colon

A

Positive contrast

78
Q

For a barium enema, the temperature of the barium should be:

A

85-90 degree

79
Q

For a barium enema, the rectal tip should not be inserted more than:

80
Q

For the left lateral view of the BE, the CR should be at the level of the:

81
Q

Which view of the BE best demonstrates the hepatic flexure?

82
Q

What are parts of the urinary system?

A
  • Kidney
  • Bladder
  • Urethra
83
Q

The outer covering of the kidney is termed?

A

Renal capsule

84
Q

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:

85
Q

The adult bladder can hold approximately _____ of fluid

86
Q

Opening situated at the neck of the bladder which gives rise to the urethra.

A

Internal urethral orifice

87
Q

Exam of the bladder and urethra:

A

Cystourethrography

88
Q

When applying compression during an IVU, the device should be placed:

A

At the level of the ASIS

89
Q

A nephrotomogram is done to visualize the:

A

Renal parenchyma

90
Q

How many degrees should the patient be oblique for an RPO or LPO during the IVU?

A

30 degrees

91
Q

An AP of the bladder requires that the CR enter at the level of the:

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