Projections that are generally included in an acute abdomen survey include which of the following?

Where should the petrous pyramids be projected in the PA axial projection (Caldwell method) of the skull using a 15° caudal tube angle?

Which of the following projections of the elbow will show the radial head, neck, and tuberosity free of superimposition by the ulna?

The intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated in which projections of the spine?

In an AP external rotation projection of the shoulder, the __________ should be seen in profile laterally.

The appropriate centering point for an AP projection of the lumbosacral region is

Which of the following is the usual way of obtaining a lateral projection of the proximal humerus in cases of trauma? 

Which of the following is true regarding the Towne method?

A patient cannot flex their head and neck sufficiently to place the OML perpendicular to the IR for the AP axial view.  What should the technologist do?

All the following statements regarding hand hygiene and skin care are correct except:

When examining the contrast-filled bladder, how many degrees caudad is the X-ray tube angled in order to project the symphysis pubis inferior to the urinary bladder?   

The central ray (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered:

At what level should the central ray (CR) be placed for a left lateral decubitus projection of the abdomen?

What type of CR angle is required for the AP lordotic projection for the lung apices?

How many projections are required for the AP-acute flexion study of the elbow?

Why is the supine AP projection rarely taken during a thoracic spine myelogram?

How much rotation of the body is required for an LAO projection of the thoracic spine (from the plane of the table)?

How much obliquity of the body is required for posterior oblique (LPO/RPO) positions for the sacroiliac joints?

A patient comes to radiology with possible diverticulosis. Which of the following studies is most diagnostic for detecting this condition?

An AP projection of the foot should have a central ray angle of

A young child comes to radiology with an elbow injury. The basic elbow projections demonstrate a possible nondisplaced fracture of the coronoid process. Beyond the medial oblique projection, what additional projection(s) can be performed to demonstrate the coronoid process in profile?

A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal arch of the foot. Which of the following projections would provide the best information about the arch?

A radiograph of a plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus reveals foreshortening. The technologist used 60 kVp, 6 mAs, 40-inch (100-cm) SID, and a 25-degree cephalad CR angle from the long axis of the foot. Which of the following modifications will produce a more diagnostic image of the calcaneus?

Why is the right kidney usually lower in the abdomen than the left kidney?

Which of the following projections best produces an unobstructed view of the fibular head and neck?

How much rotation from an AP position of the ankle will typically produce an AP mortise projection?

Which of the following muscles should be demonstrated on a properly exposed abdomen projection on an average-size patient?

Which radiographic landmark is most reliable to evaluate the posteroanterior (PA) projection of the abdomen for rotation?

The centering point “2.5 in distal and perpendicular to the midpoint of a line between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis” identifies correct centering for the AP projection of what body part?

Which of the following are the synarthrodial sutures of the skull?

What term is used to describe turning of the body or arm so that the palm faces backward, with the thumb toward the midline of the body? 

The most effective means of reducing voluntary motion is

If the distance between the ASIS and tabletop is less than 19 cm, the correct tube angle for an AP knee is:

The AP medial oblique projection of the foot requires what degree of obliquity? 

The coronoid process should be visualized in profile in which of the following positions?

The RAO position is used to project the sternum to the left of the thoracic vertebrae in order to take advantage of

Which element does MRI use the magnetic properties of?

In MRI, which electromagnetic wave is used to cause resonation in hydrogen atoms?

What CT generation is commonly used today?

Which technology was essential for the development of third and fourth generation scanners?

A pulse sequence using a long TR and long TE will result in:

According to the Hounsfield Unit scale, air will have a CT number of:

Which scanner generation utilized a fixed array of detectors?

Static magnetic field strengths in MRI are measured in:

Arthrography is routinely performed prior to __ or __ imaging.

Which of the following is NOT a joint routinely imaged using arthrography?

Arthrography can be performed using double-contrast methods with:

What tissue weighting is this image?

What is the line at which the magnetic field is considered to be strong enough to interfere with electronic devices and cause torque on ferrous objects?

Which modality is ideal for diagnosing disease in the central nervous system?

Computed tomography scanners utilized for cardiac imaging must have excellent:

Which of the following electronic component is used in ultrasound

Ultrasound frequency is expressed in

Ultrasound waves are created by

Doppler imaging

Which of the following nuclear medicine instruments forms images resulting from the annihilation of pairs of matter and antimatter particles? Mark one answer:

The term used to describe the decay of an isotope to one half of the original value is:

The goal of radiation oncology is to:

_____ is done to relieve symptoms, not to cure.

One way to treat cancer but minimize the toxic effects of radiation is to use:

Radiation has more effect on cancer cells because _____ than normal cells.

The accurate calculation and measurement of radiation dose for treatment of a therapy patient is referred to as:

In ultrasound, sound waves transmits freely through ________  and is very poorly transmitted through ________. 

In gamma cameras ________ crystals are better for imaging radiopharmaceuticals with higher energies, but result in decreased resolution. 

The pivot point between the x-ray tube and IR in a tomographic system is termed

Objects within the objective plane will appear

Which of the following conditions is likely to result in pneumoperitoneum?

What is the primary cause of acute cholecystitis?

What is intussusception?

Difficulty swallowing is termed

The term etiology describes:

The study of neoplasms or tumors is called

Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

A fracture that occurs due to weakening of the bone as the result of a disease process is a ______ fracture.

Constriction of the aorta at the distal arch is termed

Which foramina are demonstrated with a left posterior oblique (LPO) position of the cervical spine?

A lateral cervical spine projection shows the ramus of the mandible superimposed over the anatomy of interest. Which action should the technologist take when positioning for the repeat image to ensure that the same error does not occur?

When evaluating an oblique lumbar spine radiograph you notice that the joints are not well visualized, and the pedicle is posterior on the vertebral body. Which positioning error is present?

Number 1 represents the:

The intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at a ___ angle in relation to the MSP.

In the erect adult bony thorax, the posterior portion of a typical rib is _____ higher or more superior to the anterior portion.

A breathing technique may be used to blur the lung markings on which of the following projections?

Which would best demonstrate an injury to the left posterior lower ribs?

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is free of superimposition with the spine.  What must be done to eliminate this problem?

A PA image of the SC joints demonstrates that the left SC joint is farther from the sternum than the right.  What specific positioning error is present?

An image of an LAO projection of the ribs demonstrates the right axillary ribs are foreshortened and the left are elongated.  Which of the following is the most likely reason?

A patient’s T-score given in a bone density report:

Reproducibility as applied for DXA systems is also termed:

What is the most common clinical indication for a postoperative (T-tube) cholangiogram?

Which patient position is preferred for most mammogram projections?

Which projections of the breast are routinely performed during screening mammography?

The method used to image the breasts of women who have had implants is the:

MRI is commonly used in mammography for imaging:

What is the recommended frequency of mammography for a women who is 50 years of age?