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Positioning Final

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart?

1.Lateral 2.LAO 3.RPO

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 3

c)

1 & 3

d)

1, 2 & 3

2.

The upper part of the sternum is called the:

a)

Manubrium

b)

Xiphoid Process

c)

Costal Cartilage

d)

Body

3.

A plane through the body that divides the body into right and left sides is called:

a)

Coronal

b)

Transverse

c)

Sagittal

d)

Frontal

4.

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

a)

Greater trochanters

b)

Anterior superior iliac spines

c)

Anterior inferior spines

d)

Greater trochanters

5.

The hip bone is composed of which of the following?

1.Ilium 2.Pubis 3.Ischium

a)

1, 2, & 3

b)

2 & 3

c)

1 & 2

d)

1 & 3

6.

Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP “open mouth” atlas and axis?

a)

Acanthiomeatal line

b)

A line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process

c)

Orbitimeatal line

d)

Glabellomeatal line

7.

The patient position most commonly used to perform a radiograph of a finger (digit) is:

a)

AP

b)

Standing at the end of the table

c)

Sitting at the end of the table

d)

PA

8.

Which of the following is the primary projection used to demonstrate anterior or posterior displacement of fractures of the hand or wrist?

a)

Lateral

b)

PA

c)

AP

d)

AP Oblique

9.

The term that refers to a part on the opposite side of the body is:

a)

Distal

b)

Contralateral

c)

Ipsilateral

d)

Proximal

10.

If the foot is turned inward at the ankle joint, the body movement is termed:

a)

Eversion

b)

Extension

c)

Inversion

d)

Flexion

11.

The arm is made up of which of the following bones?

1.Ulna 2.Radius 3.Humerus

a)

3

b)

1

c)

2

d)

1, 2, & 3

12.

The piece of cartilage that separates the end of a developing long bone from the central shaft is called the:

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Epiphyseal line

d)

Epiphyseal plate

13.

The number of abdominal regions is:

a)

Nine

b)

Three

c)

Seven

d)

Five

14.

The position recommended to increase patient comfort when performing an AP projection of the humerus is:

a)

Upright

b)

Recumbent

c)

Supine

d)

Prone

15.

How are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical spine (Grandy method)?

a)

Held by the fingers

b)

Held in the hands

c)

Affixed to the wrists

d)

Affixed to the elbows

16.

Oblique positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is:

a)

Closest to the IR

b)

The source of pathology

c)

Fartest from the IR

d)

Closest to the X-ray tube

17.

The fibula articulates with the tibia at the:

1distal end. 2.proximal end. 3.posterior surface.

a)

1 & 2

b)

1 & 3

c)

1 & 2

d)

1, 2, & 3

18.

The term used to describe the sole of the foot is:

a)

Posterior

b)

Plantar

c)

Ventral

d)

Dorsal

19.

The layman’s name for the clavicle is the:

a)

Shinebone

b)

Elbow

c)

Collarbone

d)

Kneecap

20.

The two bones that make up the bulging topside of the cranium are the:

a)

Parietal bones

b)

Frontal bones

c)

Occipiatal bones

d)

Temporal bones

21.

Ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior ends situated in comparison to the posterior ends?

a)

3 to 5" lower

b)

3 to 5" higher

c)

1" higher

d)

1" lower

22.

For a lateral projection of the wrist, the elbow must be flexed _____ degrees.

a)

25º

b)

90º

c)

d)

45º

23.

The central-ray angle for an AP axial of cervical vertebrae is:

a)

Variable, depending on the body habitus

b)

15 to 20º cephalad

c)

10º cephalad

d)

20º cephalad

24.

The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the:

a)

Scaphoid

b)

Trapezoid

c)

Trapezium

d)

Hamate

25.

The axial skeleton consists of _____ bones.

a)

60

b)

80

c)

74

d)

68

26.

When there is longitudinal angulation of the central ray with the long axis of the body, the projection will always use the term:

a)

Axial

b)

Decubitus

c)

Lateral

d)

Oblique

27.

Which of the following is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus?

a)

Capitulum

b)

Glenoid cavity

c)

Lesser tubercle

d)

Greater tubercle

28.

Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?

a)

Olecranon process

b)

Trochlea

c)

Radial head and neck

d)

Capitulum

29.

After birth, a separate bone begins to develop at the ends of long bones. Each end is called the:

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Epiphyseal line

c)

Epiphyseal plate

d)

Diaphysis

30.

In what position should the hand be placed for the AP projection of the humerus?

a)

Prone

b)

30º oblique, medial rotation

c)

Lateral

d)

Supine

31.

The pisiform bone can be found in the:

a)

Neck

b)

Skull

c)

Ankle

d)

Wrist

32.

T9 and T10 are located at the level of the:

a)

Jugular notch

b)

Xiphoid process

c)

Sternal angle

d)

Vertebra prominens

33.

If your reference point is “farthest from the trunk of the body” versus “nearest to the trunk of the body,” where does the knee lie in relation to the ankle?

a)

Distal

b)

Superior

c)

Proximal

d)

Superficial

34.

The blunt cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum is called the:

a)

Body

b)

Xiphoid process

c)

Costal cartilage

d)

Manubrium

35.

Which of the following vertebral areas have a kyphotic curve?

1.Thoracic 2.Lumbar 3.Sacrum and coccyx

a)

1 & 3

b)

1,2, & 3

c)

2 & 3

d)

1 & 2

36.

The axial portion of the body consists of the:

a)

Arms, neck and legs

b)

Torso, arms, legs and head

c)

Head, neck and torso

d)

Neck, torso and arms

37.

The trochlea and capitulum can be described as:

a)

Markings on the scapula

b)

Distal portions of the humerus

c)

Metacarpal bones

d)

Parts of the proximal end of the ulna

38.

How many bones make up the leg?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

39.

Which of the following is shown in profile on a lateral projection of the elbow?

a)

Humeral epicondyles

b)

Radial head

c)

Radial neck

d)

Olecranon process

40.

Which of the following terms are used to describe “body positions”?

1.Upright 2.Axial 3.Prone

a)

1 & 3

b)

1 & 2

c)

1, 2 & 3

d)

2 & 3

41.

The central ray for a PA projection of the wrist is directed to the:

a)

Scaphoid

b)

Third CMC joint

c)

Radiocarpal joint

d)

Midcarpal area

42.

Forced or excessive extension of a limb or part is termed:

a)

Hyperextension

b)

Inversion

c)

Eversion

d)

Hyperflexion

43.

The part of the bone where muscles, tendons, or ligaments are attached is called:

a)

A tuberosity

b)

The meatus

c)

A foramina

d)

The fossa

44.

Which of the following terms are used to describe x-ray “projections”?1.   AP2.   PA axial3.   Supine

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 3

c)

1, 2 & 3

d)

1 & 3

45.

The study of joints or articulations is known as:

a)

Arthrology

b)

Radiography

c)

Radiology

d)

Osteology

46.

Which of the following does not describe anatomical position?

a)

All of the above describe the body in anatomical position

b)

Head pointing forward

c)

Arms extended from the shoulders, palms up

d)

Body standing erect

47.

The name of the small round bones located on the plantar surface of the foot, typically beneath the first MTP joint, is the:

a)

Sesamoids

b)

Epicondyles

c)

Cuneiforms

d)

Tarsals

48.

The adult skeleton is composed of _____ bones.

a)

126

b)

260

c)

80

d)

206

49.

How many bones are in the foot?

a)

29

b)

14

c)

27

d)

26

50.

Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?

1.Supports the trunk 2.Protects the spinal cord 3.Supports the skull superiorly

a)

1, 2 & 3

b)

1 & 3

c)

1 & 2

d)

2 & 3

51.

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

a)

The sternum

b)

The costal cartilage of the seventh rib

c)

The body of the seventh rib

d)

Each other

52.

The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:

a)

Peritoneal cavity

b)

Omentum

c)

Peritoneum

d)

Mesentry

53.

Which of the following is the largest carpal bone?

a)

Triquetrum

b)

Hamate

c)

Capitate

d)

Scaphoid

54.

To better demonstrate the TMT joint spaces of the foot, a posterior angulation of how many degrees is required?

a)

0

b)

20

c)

10

d)

15

55.

The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:

a)

Venae cavae

b)

Trachea

c)

Right lung

d)

Esophagus

56.

If the central ray enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface, the x-ray projection is termed:

a)

AP

b)

PA

c)

Lateral

d)

Axiolateral

57.

The vertebral column articulates with the hip bone at the:

a)

Sacroiliac joint

b)

Acetabulum

c)

Lumbar -5, Sacral -1 joint

d)

Pubic symphysis

58.

Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Coxal bones

c)

Parietal bones

d)

Radius

59.

Turning the forearm so that the palm of the hand is up is termed:

a)

Supination

b)

Adduction

c)

Pronation

d)

Abduction

60.

Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part is termed

a)

Flexion

b)

Abduction

c)

Extension

d)

Adduction

61.

The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

a)

Lateral

b)

AP oblique

c)

PA oblique

d)

The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection

62.

A fontanel can best be described as a(n):

a)

Bone in the skull

b)

Articulation between two skull bones

c)

Small opening

d)

Unossified area in the infant's skull

63.

Axilla is a term referring to which body region?

a)

Armpit

b)

Anterior elbow

c)

Groin

d)

Posterior knee

64.

Which of the following is the essential lateral projection of the calcaneus?

a)

Lateral (mediolateral)

b)

Lateromedial oblique

c)

Lateromedial oblique, weight - bearing

d)

Lateral (Lateromedial)

65.

A term that means the same as anterior is:

a)

Plantar

b)

Distal

c)

Dorsal

d)

Ventral

66.

The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:

a)

10º caudad

b)

Perpendicular

c)

5º caudad

d)

15º caudad

67.

An important safety rule for pediatric radiography is to:

a)

Speak directly to the child using age-appropriate language

b)

Always immobilize the patient to avoid repeats

c)

Maintain adequate lighting in the exam room

d)

Never leave the patient unattended

68.

Which of the following is an x-ray “projection”?

a)

Tangential

b)

Right lateral debcubitus

c)

Right anterior oblique (RAO)

d)

Lordotic

69.

An abnormally increased concavity of the lumbar spine is termed:

a)

Scoliokyphosis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Lordosis

70.

The appendicular skeleton consists of _____ bones.

a)

102

b)

137

c)

126

d)

118

71.

Which of the following vertebral areas have a lordotic curve?

1.Cervical 2.Thoracic 3.Lumbar

a)

2 & 3

b)

1 & 2

c)

1 & 3

d)

1, 2 & 3

72.

The hand consists of how many bones?

a)

27

b)

32

c)

14

d)

8

73.

Physiology:

a)

Investigates the. body's structure

b)

Is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts

c)

Is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization such as cells and systems.

d)

Recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.

74.

Another term for posterior is:

a)

Dorsal

b)

Proximal

c)

Ventral

d)

Inferior

75.

The short, thick processes that project posteriorly on each side of a vertebral body are called the:

a)

Spinous processes

b)

Laminae

c)

Transverse processes

d)

Pedicles

76.

The angle of the articulation between the sacrum and the ilia (the sacroiliac joints) is _____ degrees.

a)

15 to 20º

b)

10 to 15º

c)

25 to 30º

d)

45 to 50º

77.

The second largest tarsal bone, and the one that occupies the highest position in the foot, is the:

a)

Talus

b)

Medial cuneiform

c)

Navicular

d)

Calcaneus

78.

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

a)

Twining

b)

Fuchs

c)

Grandy

d)

Pawlow

79.

The head of the radius articulates on the medial side with the:

a)

Ulnar styloid process

b)

Trochlear notch

c)

Radial notch

d)

Coronoid process

80.

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:

a)

Ulnar coronoid process

b)

Lateral epicondyle

c)

Radial head

d)

Trochlea

81.

Which of the following forms the ankle mortise?

1.Lateral malleolus of the fibula 2.Medial malleolus of the tibia 3.Inferior surface of the tibia

a)

1, 2 and 3

b)

1 & 3

c)

1 & 2

d)

2 & 3

82.

The term sinus, as it relates to bone markings, can be defined as a:

a)

Cavity within a bone

b)

Groove or elongated depression

c)

Tubelike opening or channel

d)

Raised area or projection

83.

Which of the following must be rotated for all oblique projections of the ankle?

1.Pelvis 2.Leg 3.Foot

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 3

c)

1, 2 & 3

d)

1 & 3

84.

Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum?

a)

AP, supine

b)

PA, prone

c)

PA oblique, RAO

d)

PA oblique, LAO

85.

Which skull bone articulates with the first vertebra?

a)

Sphenoid

b)

Ethmoid

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

86.

What is the respiration phase for an AP abdominal image obtained with the patient in the supine position?

a)

Expiration

b)

Inspiration

c)

Slow, deep breathing

d)

Suspend respiration

87.

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the:

a)

Fibula

b)

Tibia

c)

Coxal

d)

Femur

88.

A rounded process at an articular extremity is called a:

a)

Styloid

b)

Malleolus

c)

Condyle

d)

Tubercle

89.

Which is not a part of the axial skeleton?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Vertebral column

c)

Rib

d)

Mandible

90.

One of the primary reasons a left lateral decubitus abdominal image is performed is to demonstrate:

a)

The location of tumor masses

b)

Intestinal gas

c)

Air - fluid levels

d)

Foreign bodies

91.

The articulations between the articular processes of the vertebral arches are called the _____ joints.

a)

Intervertebral

b)

Costovertebral

c)

Zygapophyseal

d)

Costotransverse

92.

Which of the following positioning terms indicates that the patient is lying down and the central ray is horizontal?

a)

Decubitus

b)

Lateral

c)

Mediolateral

d)

Recumbent

93.

The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:

a)

Ureter

b)

Testes

c)

Ovaries

d)

Penis

94.

The number of true pairs of ribs in the body is:

a)

5

b)

12

c)

7

d)

3

95.

The first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist is called the:

a)

Trapezium

b)

Scaphoid

c)

Lunate

d)

Trapezoid

96.

The ulna articulates proximally with the:

a)

Scapula

b)

Humerus

c)

None of the above is correct

d)

Carpal bones

97.

What is the most common location for an aspirated foreign body?

a)

Right side of bronchial tree

b)

Left side of bronchial tree

c)

Stomach

d)

Esophagus

98.

A hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerves is called a:

a)

Facet

b)

Fissure

c)

Foramen

d)

Groove

99.

Which of the following is an x-ray “position”?

a)

Craniocaudal

b)

Trendelenburg's

c)

Mediolateral

d)

Orbitoparietal

100.

How many tarsal bones are in the foot?

a)

Six

b)

Five

c)

Four

d)

Seven