Semester 1 Final Exam on Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy

What is the proper positioning for a radiograph of the shoulder joint?

• Abducted 90 degrees with the hand resting on the hip

• Extended 90 degrees with the hand resting on the back

• Abducted 45 degrees with the hand resting on the hip

• Adducted 90 degrees with the hand resting on the head

Which radiographic view is used to visualize the apical lung region?

• Apical Lordotic view

• Oblique view

• Anteroposterior view

• Lateral view

What is the recommended patient preparation for an abdominal radiograph?

• Remove metal objects and wear a hospital gown

• Keep all metal objects on the body during the radiograph

• Wear tight clothing with metal accessories

• Eat a heavy meal before the procedure

In a lateral projection of the humerus, which part of the humerus should be in contact with the IR?

• Distal aspect

• Proximal aspect

• Medial aspect

• Lateral aspect

What is the purpose of using a grid in chest radiography?

• To make the image more blurry and unclear

• To make the image more difficult to interpret

• To reduce scatter radiation and improve image quality

• To increase scatter radiation and degrade image quality

What is the central ray entry point for an AP abdominal radiograph?

• At the level of the sternum

• At the level of the shoulder blades

• At the level of the iliac crest

• At the level of the knee

What is the recommended breathing instructions for a PA chest radiograph?

• Exhale completely and hold it

• Take a deep breath and hold it

• Take shallow breaths and hold it

• Hold your breath for 10 seconds and then exhale

What is the proper positioning for a radiograph of the wrist joint?

• Supinated position with fingers curled and thumb abducted

• Flexed position with fingers curled and thumb adducted

• Neutral position with fingers extended and thumb abducted

• Pronated position with fingers extended and thumb adducted

What is the landmark for centering the CR for a lateral chest radiograph?

• Mid-sagittal plane at the level of the 7th thoracic vertebra

• Mid-coronal plane at the level of the 7th thoracic vertebra

• Mid-coronal plane at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra

• Mid-sagittal plane at the level of the 5th thoracic vertebra

What is the recommended kVp range for abdominal radiography?

• 120-130 kVp

• 90-100 kVp

• 50-60 kVp

• 70-80 kVp