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Level of the trachea bifurcation is the:

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Carina

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

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Hypersthenic

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The mediastinum is the space between the two pleural cavities.

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True

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

  • Trachea
  • Pharynx
  • Esophagus
  • Lungs
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Esophagus

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

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To minimize the magnification of the heart

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

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T7

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The iliac crest is at what vertebral level?

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L4

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What structure must be included in an AP upright abdomen?

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Diaphragm

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9
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Which view demonstrates air/ fluid levels?

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  • Lateral Decubitus
  • AP upright
  • Dorsal Decubitus position
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10
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How many bones are in the hand?

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27

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

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Head

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

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Capitate

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Articulation between the head of the metacarpal and the proximal phalanx

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MCP Joint

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

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MCP Joint

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

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45 degrees

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

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2nd MCP Joint

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17
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The Ball-Catcher’s position of the hand is done to evaluate for:

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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18
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Which joint is classified as synovial diarthrotic, ellipsoidal?

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Radiocarpal joint

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19
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The capitate is also known as:

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Os Magnum

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20
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What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?

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Scaphoid

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21
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What nerve passes through the carpal canal?

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Median (Carpal Tunnel)

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22
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The radial notch is found on the:

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Ulna

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23
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True or False. The head of the ulna is located at the distal end of the bone.

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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?

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PA External Oblique

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The AP Medial Oblique of the wrist best demonstrates the:
Pisiform
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How many degrees is the CR angled for the Bridgman position of the wrist?
20 degrees
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The humeral epicondyles should appear ________ in a lateromedial forearm.
Superimposed
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Which is part of the elbow joint proper?
- Proximal radioulnar joint - Humeroulnar joint - Humeroradial joint
29
Shallow depression on the anterior surface superior to the trochlea
Coronoid Fossa
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The humeroradial joint is the articulation between the _____ of the humerus and the ____ of the radius.
- Capitulum | - Head
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The _____ fat pad is located anterior and parallel to the anterior aspect of the proximal radius.
Supinator
32
For an AP projection of the elbow, where does the CR enter?
1" distal to medial epicondyle
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Which view of the elbow shows the coronoid process in profile?
Internal oblique
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The olecranon process is seen in profile in the _____ view of the elbow.
Lateral
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For the Acute Flexion of Proximal Forearm view, where does the CR enter?
2" distal to olecranon process
36
How many degrees is the elbow flexed for a Coyle Method view of the radial head?
90 degrees
37
What are the parts of the shoulder girdle?
- Scapula | - Clavicle
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What kind of joint is the Scapulohumeral Joint?
Synovial, ball and socket joint
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In which of view is the humeral head and greater tubercle seen in profile?
AP
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What is seen in an AP Internal Rotation of the shoulder?
Lesser tubercle in profile
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For the Inferosuperior Axial view of the shoulder, the CR should be angled:
15-30 degrees
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What can be done it the unaffected arm cannot be raised for a Transthoracic view of the shoulder?
Angle the CR 10-15 degrees cephalic
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In what view of the shoulder is the lesser tubercle visible?
AP Internal rotation
44
The CR enters ______ for a AP External rotation of the shoulder.
1" inferior to the coracoid process
45
What end of the clavicle is located medially?
Sternal
46
What surface of the scapula contains the sub scapular fossa?
Anterior
47
Extends from the scapular notch to the superior portion of scapular neck.
Coracoid process
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What type of bone is the scapula?
Flat bone
49
The AP view of the clavicle is taken on
Expiration
50
For a PA Axial clavicle, the CR should be angled:
15-30 degrees caudal
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What view of the scapula is taken during shallow breathing?
AP
52
When performing bilateral AC joints, where should the CR enter?
- At the level of the AC joints 1 - 1.5" above jugular notch
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Performing the AC joints with and with out weights helps to demonstrate:
- Dislocation - Function of the Joint - Joint Separation
54
During a myelogram, contrast media is administered:
Intrathecally
55
What is the atomic number of barium?
56
56
What type of contrast is useful for coating the mucosal lining of the esophagus?
Thick Barium
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What type of contrast is used in defacography?
Barium Paste
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What are the complications from receiving barium?
- Constipation - Aspiration - Fluid Overload
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If water soluble iodinated contrast leaks into the peritoneal cavity, the body will absorb it. T/F
True
60
A measure of the total number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water:
Osmolality
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What is an example of an ionic iodinated contrast media?
Renografin
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Arrhythmia is considered a _____ contrast reaction.
Severe
63
The normal range of creatine level is:
0.6 - 1.2 mg/dl
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Which portion of the alimentary canal is responsible for egestion?
Large intestine
65
The outermost layer of the esophagus is the:
Fibrous layer
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From inside out, what order does the lining of the esophagus?
1) Submucosal 2) Mucosal 3) Muscular 4) Fibrous
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What is the medical term for water absorption:
Egestion
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What is the most superior portion of the stomach?
Fundus
69
In adults, the average length of the small intestine is:
22 feet
70
What is the most distal portion of the small intestine?
Illeum
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Patient takes in deep breath and holds breath in while bearing down:
Valsalva
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How many degrees is the patient oblique for an RAO of the esophagus?
35 - 40 degrees
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Which view of the UGI is the best image of the pyloric canal and shows the duodenal loop free of superimposition?
RAO
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When is a small bowel series considered complete?
When the barium reaches the cecum
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The vermiform appendix is found on the:
Cecum
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Longest, most moveable part of the colon:
Transverse
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Shows anatomy and tone of the colon
Positive contrast
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For a barium enema, the temperature of the barium should be:
85-90 degree
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For a barium enema, the rectal tip should not be inserted more than:
4"
80
For the left lateral view of the BE, the CR should be at the level of the:
ASIS
81
Which view of the BE best demonstrates the hepatic flexure?
LPO
82
What are parts of the urinary system?
- Kidney - Bladder - Urethra
83
The outer covering of the kidney is termed?
Renal capsule
84
The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:
Nephron
85
The adult bladder can hold approximately _____ of fluid
500 ml
86
Opening situated at the neck of the bladder which gives rise to the urethra.
Internal urethral orifice
87
Exam of the bladder and urethra:
Cystourethrography
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When applying compression during an IVU, the device should be placed:
At the level of the ASIS
89
A nephrotomogram is done to visualize the:
Renal parenchyma
90
How many degrees should the patient be oblique for an RPO or LPO during the IVU?
30 degrees
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An AP of the bladder requires that the CR enter at the level of the:
ASIS

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