WorksheetsRadiology Final
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
The anatomic name for the bone commonly known as the “kneecap” is:
Platella
Patella
Glabella
Stella
The patient is in the _________________ position.
PA Decubitus
AP Decubitus
Dorsal Decubitus
Lateral Decubitus
Which bone of the lower leg is located on the lateral side?
Patella
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
When taking an AP projection of the hip, the lower limb is:
Rotated Lateral 5 Degrees
Rotated Medial 5 Degrees
Rotated Lateral 15 Degrees
Rotated Medial 15 Degrees
What is the name of the most distal (or caudal) portion of the spine?
Coccyx
Lumbar
Thoracic
Cervical
Name this position.
Left Decubitus (LD)
Right Lateral Decubitus (RLD)
Left Lateral Decubitus (LLD)
Right Decubitus (RD)
What is the name of this projection?
Lateral of the right foot
Lateral of the left foot
Medial of the right foot
Medial of the left foot
Where is the humerus located?
Upper portion of the arm
Lower portion of the arm
Upper portion of the leg
Lower portion of the leg
What is the proper position of the lower limbs for an AP projection of the pelvis?
Rotated medial 5 degrees
Rotated lateral 5 degrees
Rotated medial 15 degrees
Rotated lateral 15 degrees
When the ankle is flexed and raises the foot, the movement is termed?
Lorsiextension
Lorsiflexion
Dorsiextension
Dorsiflexion
How many vertebrae are located in the cervical region of the spine?
5
12
7
11
Which surface of the wrist is in contact with the IR for the PA projection of the wrist?
PA side
AP side
LT side
RT side
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called?
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Onichomycosis
Which portion of the spine is made up of five vertebrae and has a lordotic curve?
Cervical
Thoracic
Sacral
Lumbar
Which is the largest and heaviest bone in the body?
Humerus
Femur
Fibula
Tibia
The region of the spine that contains seven vertebrae and has a lordotic curve is the:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Which vertebra is also known as the axis?
C1
C2
T7
T2
What is spondylosis?
Anterior displacement of one vertebra on another
Congenital fissure in a neural arch
Inflammation of a vertebra
Fixation or fusion of a vertebra
Which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projeciton?
Axillary Poriton
Anterior Portion
Posterior Portion
Costovertebral Portion
Exostosis, also called osteochondroma, is a type of:
Mental Disorder
Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Malignant Tumor
What is the name of this projection?
RL Thumb
PA Thumb
AP Thumb
LL Thumb
What kind of projection is this?
APO- AP Oblique
PAO- PA Oblique
LLO- Left Lateral Oblique
RLO- Right Lateral Oblique
Which vertebrae have special facets for articulation with the ribs?
Cervical
Lumbar
Thoracic
Sacral
What is the name of this projection?
Lateral
AP
PA
Oblique
Which of the following combine to form the hip bones? 1. Ilium 2. Ischium 3. Pubis
1
1 & 2
1, 2, 3
1 & 3
What x-ray is being performed?
Transdential of Femur
Transdential of Patella
Decubitus of Patella
Decubitus of Femur
Which bones are located in the lower leg?
Fibula
Tibia
Femur
Fibula and Tibia
Name this position.
PA of Thoracic with open mouth
AP of Thoracic with open mouth
PA of Cervical with open mouth
AP of Cervical with open mouth
What is the name of the fracture caused by repeated injuries that would not be caused by a single injury?
Colles
Comminuted
Stress
Impacted
What patient population is most likely to suffer a hip fracture?
Children
Elderly
Young Adults
Men
Name this position.
LMO- Left Medial Oblique
LLO- Left Lateral Oblique
RLO- Right Lateral Oblique
RMO- Right Medial Oblique
If a knee x-ray is made while the patient is wearing denim jeans, which of the following is likely to occur on the image?
Nothing
Artisnack
Kyphosis
Artifact
When a twisting injury occurs in the lower leg, what type of fracture usually occurs?
Impacted
Colles
Comminuted
Spiral
The number of vertebrae in the normal lumbar spine is?
3
4
5
6
A systemic disorder that increases the uric acid content of the blood and may cause a joint condition that commonly affects the feet (particularly the joints of the great toe) is called?
Goat
Arthritis
Gout
Myesthenia Gravis
Which make up parts of the spin? 1. Thoracic 2. Sacrum 3. Kyphosis
1
2
3
1 & 2
The rounded, superior part of the ilium that is used as a palpable landmark is called the?
Iliac Nodule
Ischiac Nodule
Iliac Crest
Ischiac Crest
What is the name of the most common type of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis
Gouty Arthritis
Myasthenia Arthritis
Radial Arthritis
The bone(s) in the forearm is the?
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Radius and Ulna
What type of procedure has the patient received?
Medial Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Bilateral Hip Replacement
Artificial Hip Replacement
What tarsal is commonly referred to as the “heel bone”?
Talus
Navicular
Tarsal
Calcaneus
When the cause of disease is unknown, then the disease is classified as:
Nosocomial
Iatrogenic
Idiopathic
Sermipathic
Which organ system is composed of the heat and blood vessels?
Temperature
Respiratory
Lymphatic
Circulatory
A general knowledge of _____________ helps limited operators understand the reasons procedures are needed.
Physiology
Histology
Pathology
Anatomy
Which part of a cell encloses the cytoplasm and forms the outer boundary of the cell?
Organelles
Cytoplasm
Plasma Membrane
Nucleus
Name that muscle.
Rectus Abdominus
Latissimus Dorsi
Gluteus Maximus
Deltoid
What projection is this?
Anteroposterior Projection (AP)
Posteroanterior Projection (PA)
Posterior Oblique
Anterior Oblique
What part of the heart is this?
Aorta
Vena Cava
Renal Artery
Pulmonary Artery
Anatomy refers to the ___________ of the body.
Chemistry
Structure
Physiology
Pathology
Which of the following is the proper medical term for swelling?
Inflammation
Edema
Anaphylaxis
Cyanosis
Diseases that occur as result of treatment by health professionals are termed:
Iatrogenic
Idiopathic
Nosocomial
Synovial
What term is used to denote the spread of malignant neoplasm?
Benign
Malignosis
Metastasis
Carcinogenic
What does supination mean?
laying on side
laying on back
sitting up
laying on stomach
In radiography, what three items must be precisely aligned?
X-ray Tube, IR, the body
X-ray Tube, CR, IR
CR, the body, bucky
bucky, IR, casette
The highly specialized fluid portion of the cell is the:
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
The term applied to the back portion of the body or a body part is:
Lateral
Dorsal
Medial
Caudal
The study of diseases or abnormal conditions of the body is termed:
Histology
Gynecology
Hematology
Pathology
An axial projection is achieved when the radiograph is taken with a _______________ angulation of the CR of ___ degrees or more.
latitudinal, 5
longitudinal, 5
latitudinal, 10
longitudinal, 10
Which of the following is the medical term for a growth or tumor?
Malignant
Neoplasm
Benign
Carcinogenic
Diseases that are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and/or signs are called ______ conditions.
Acute
Chronic
Malignant
Benign
Which of the following are parts of the respiratory system?
Esophagus
Trachea
Alveoli
Trachea & Alveoli
If the disease is classified as a congenital disease, this means that the condition is?
developed at adolescence
developed at adulthood
present at birth
developed during childhood
A group of ___________ that work together to perform complex functions make up an organ system.
cells
blood cells
organs
organelles
Observed, objective manifestations of disease are called?
Symptoms
Signs
Feelings
Pains
What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?
Absorb substances
Secrete substances
Protect substances
Absorb and Secrete substances
What does the term Cephalad mean?
towards the booty
towards the ribs
towards the spine
towards the head
What term is applied to the condition in which the tissue of the bone is broken or disrupted?
Crack
Break
Fracture
Strain
A prediction of the course of the disease and the prospects for the patient’s recovery is termed?
Proctometry
Prognosis
Etiology
Treatment
What term is used to describe a straightened joint?
Flexion
Stretched
Extension
Dorsiflexion
Name the organs.
Kidneys
Lungs
Ureters
Adrenal Glands
What term refers to the study of the function of the human body?
Anatomy
Physiology
Histology
Cytology
Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body is called?
Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
What term is used to describe the patients report of his or her perception of the condition?
Signs
Symptoms
Feelings
Pains
Which disease classification refers to those diseases acquired within the hospital?
Iatrogenic
Idiopathic
Nosocomial
Synovial
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
Sagittal
Midsagittal
Transverse
Lateral
What term refers to the structure of the human body?
Anatomy
Physiology
Histology
Cytology
What is the result of imaging patient motion on a radiograph?
Fog
Blur
Mottle
Nothing, its all good
What positioning landmark is located at the inner corner of the eye?
Inner Canthus
Nasion
EAM
Acanthion
A blow-out fracture involves the?
Occipital Bones
Nasal Bones
Mandible
Floor of the Orbit
Which facial bone often sustains fractures in pairs?
Maxilla
Mandible
Vomer
Zygoma
The essential factor for demonstration of air-fluid levels in radiography is?
The Decubitus position
Horizontal x-ray beam
The semi upright position
A perpendicular x-ray beam
When taking an AP projection of the hip, the lower limb is?
abducted maximally
laterally rotated 15 degrees
flexed at the knee joint
medially rotated 15 degrees
What device can help provide an even density on a radiograph of an AP axial projection of the foot?
Lead shield
Wedge compensating filter
Sandbag
Wedge positioning sponge
The inferior lateral corners of the lungs, visible on the PA chest radiograph, are called?
Cardiaphrenic
Carina
Costophrenic
Effusion
Which of the following terms does not refer to a portion of the sternum?
Body
Manubrium
Mediastium
Xiphoid Process
The lower five pairs of ribs are called?
True ribs
False ribs
Floating ribs
Cervical ribs
All of the following organs are found within the mediastinum except?
Heart
Lungs
Trachea
Ascending Aorta
When the abdomen is dividing into nine regions, the lower middle portion is called the?
Hypochondriac Region
Iliac Region
Hypogastric Region
Umbilical Region
The first and proximal portion of the small bowel is called the?
Duodenum
Pylorus
Jejunum
Ileum
The function(s) of the large intestine include?
Reclamation of water from intestinal contents
Elimination of solid waste
Production of bile
Reclamation of water from intestinal contents and the elimination of solid waste
Routine projections for the left tenth anterior rib, when the injury is anterior, are?
PA and LAO
PA and RAO
AP and RPO
AP and LPO
When an AP projection of the abdomen is performed, the correct source-image receptor distance (SID) is?
40 inches
46 inches
60 inches
72 inches
An upright AP projection of the abdomen is useful for the visualization of?
air-fluid levels in the intestines
liver size
kidney stones
diverticulosis
When the PA projection of the chest is performed, the correct SID is?
40 inches
48 inches
60 inches
72 inches
Breathing instructions for the AP projection of the abdomen should include?
suspend breathing on the first deep inspiration
suspend breathing on the second deep inspiration
suspend breathing on the first deep expiration
suspend breathing on the second deep expiration
Breathing instructions for a PA projection of the chest should include?
suspend breathing on the first deep inspiration
suspend breathing on the second deep inspiration
suspend breathing on the first deep expiration
suspend breathing on the second deep expiration
To demonstrate air-fluid levels in radiography, use?
the decubitus position
the upright position
a horizontal x-ray beam
all of the above
Which of the following conditions is an inflammatory occupational lung disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?
Tuberculosis
Pneumoconiosis
Pneumocystis
Pneumothorax
Which of the following bones are not parts of the cranium?
Parietal
Frontal
Maxillary
Temporal
The bony prominence on the frontal bone between the eyebrows is called the?
Acanthion
Glabella
Gonion
Nasion
All of the following bones contain paranasal sinuses except the?
Frontal bone
Ethmoid bone
Temporal bone
Maxilla
When a posteroanterior (PA) projection of the skull is performed, the central ray is direction is directed?
perpendicular to the IR
15 degrees cephalad
15 degrees caudad
30 degrees cephalad
A projection of the skull in which the sagittal plane is parallel to the IR and the interpupillary line is perpendicular to the IR is an?
PA projection
anteroposterior (AP) axial projection (Towne method)
Waters projection
lateral projection
When the right and left halves of the skull do not appear symmetric on a PA or an AP projection, this is a sign that?
the neck is extended too much
the neck is flexed too much
the sagittal plane is not perpendicular to the IR
the central ray is not centered to the IR
The projection that will demonstrate all of the paranasal sinuses is the?
lateral projection
parietoacanthial projection
PA axial projection
All of the above
