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Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 - correct answer ✅(A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7? (A) Talus (B) Medial malleolus (C) Lateral malleolus (D) Lateral tibial condyle (Cornuelle & Gronefeld, pp 193-195) - correct answer ✅(B) Medial malleolus The four major arteries supplying the brain include the
- brachiocephalic artery.
- common carotid arteries.
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- vertebral arteries. (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(C) 2 and 3 only What process is best seen using a perpendicular CR with the elbow in acute flexion and with the posterior aspect of the humerus adjacent to the image recorder? (A) Coracoid (B) Coronoid (C) Olecranon (D) Glenoid - correct answer ✅(C) Olecranon What are the positions most commonly employed for a radiographic examination of the sternum?
- Lateral
- RAO
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When the erect position is requested as part of an IVP, it is used to demonstrate (A) the adrenal glands. (B) the renal surfaces. (C) kidney mobility. (D) the bladder neck. - correct answer ✅(C) kidney mobility. For which of the following conditions is operative cholangiography a useful tool?
- Biliary tract calculi
- Patency of the biliary ducts
- Function of the sphincter of Oddi (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(D) 1, 2, and 3 During chest radiography, the act of inspiration
- elevates the diaphragm.
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- raises the ribs.
- depresses the abdominal viscera. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(C) 2 and 3 only Standard radiographic protocols may be reduced to include two views, at right angles to each other, in which of the following situations? (A) Barium examinations (B) Spine radiography (C) Skull radiography (D) Emergency and trauma radiography - correct answer ✅(D) Emergency and trauma radiography Which of the localization lines seen in Figure 2-35 is used for the SMV (Schüller method) projection of the skull? (A) Line 1
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(A) lateral projection of the facial bones. (B) parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method). (C) posteroanterior projection with a 15º caudal angle. (D) Sweet's localization method. - correct answer ✅(B) parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method). Which of the following positions demonstrates all the paranasal sinuses? (A) Parietoacanthial (B) PA axial (C) Lateral (D) True PA - correct answer ✅(C) Lateral Which of the following is (are) true regarding radiographic examination of the acromioclavicular joints?
- The procedure is performed in the erect position.
- Use of weights can improve demonstration of the joints.
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- The procedure should be avoided if dislocation or separation is suspected. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only - correct answer ✅(B) 1 and 2 The structure labeled 1 in Figure 2-30 is the (A) intervertebral disk space. (B) apophyseal joint. (C) intervertebral foramen. (D) spinous process. [shown is a lateral projection of the cervical spine taken in flexion] (Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 398, 399) - correct answer ✅(B) apophyseal joint. Shoulder arthrography may be performed to evaluate (A) humeral dislocation.
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Which of the following is demonstrated in a 25º RPO position with the central ray entering 1 in medial to the elevated ASIS? (A) Left sacroiliac joint (B) Right sacroiliac joint (C) Left ilium (D) Right ilium - correct answer ✅(A) Left sacroiliac joint In the posterior oblique position of the cervical spine, the intervertebral foramina that are best seen are those (A) nearest the film. (B) furthest from the film. (C) seen medially. (D) seen inferiorly. - correct answer ✅(B) furthest from the film. The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the (A) hepatic flexure. (B) splenic flexure.
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(C) transverse flexure. (D) sigmoid flexure. (Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) - correct answer ✅(B) splenic flexure. In order to better demonstrate the mandibular rami in the PA position, the (A) skull is obliqued toward the affected side. (B) skull is obliqued away from the affected side. (C) central ray is angled cephalad. (D) central ray is angled caudad. - correct answer ✅(C) central ray is angled cephalad. Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demonstrate
- pneumothorax.
- foreign body.
- atelectasis. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only
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(A) ionic non-water-soluble. (B) ionic water-soluble. (C) nonionic water-soluble. (D) gas. - correct answer ✅(C) nonionic water-soluble. The axiolateral position (Law method) of examining the mastoids uses which of the following?
- OML
- MSP parallel to the tabletop
- 15º caudad angulation (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 2 and 3 only - correct answer ✅(D) 2 and 3 only Which of the following can be used to demonstrate the intercondyloid fossa?
- Patient PA, knee flexed 40º, central ray directed caudad 40º to the popliteal fossa
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- Patient AP, cassette under flexed knee, central ray directed cephalad to knee, perpendicular to tibia
- Patient PA, patella parallel to film, heel rotated 5 to 10º lateral, central ray perpendicular to knee joint (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(B) 1 and 2 only Knee arthrography may be performed to demonstrate a
- torn meniscus.
- Baker's cyst.
- torn rotator cuff. (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(A) 1 and 2 only
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(D) 1, 2, and 3 (Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 274-277) - correct answer ✅(A) 1 and 2 only Which of the following would be the best choice for a right shoulder exam to rule out fracture? (A) Internal and external rotation (B) AP and tangential (C) AP and AP axial (D) AP and scapular Y - correct answer ✅(D) AP and scapular Y Which of the following statements regarding the radiograph in Figure 2-3 is (are) true?
- The tibial eminences are well visualized.
- The intercondyloid fossa is demonstrated between the femoral condyles.
- The femorotibial articulation is well demonstrated. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only
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(D) 2 and 3 only (Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, p 290) - correct answer ✅(C) 1 and 3 only The structure(s) best demonstrated on an AP axial projection of the skull with the central ray directed 40 to 60º caudally is (are) the (A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina. (B) petrous pyramids. (C) occipital bone. (D) rotundum foramina. - correct answer ✅(A) entire foramen magnum and the jugular foramina. AP stress studies of the ankle may be performed
- to demonstrate fractures of the distal tibia and fibula.
- following inversion or eversion injuries.
- to demonstrate a ligament tear. (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
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(D) AP axial (Grashey / Towne method) projection. - correct answer ✅(C) parietoacanthial (Waters' method) projection. Which of the following structures is (are) located in the LUQ?
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Cecum (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(C) 1 and 2 only Which of the following equipment is necessary for ERCP?
- A fluoroscopic unit with spot film and tilt table capabilities
- A fiberoptic endoscope
- Polyethylene catheters
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(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(D) 1, 2, and 3 Which of the following criteria is (are) required for visualization of the greater tubercle in profile?
- Epicondyles parallel to the film
- Arm in external rotation
- Humerus in AP position (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - correct answer ✅(D) 1, 2, and 3 During intravenous (IV) urography, the prone position is generally recommended to demonstrate
- filling of obstructed ureters.
- the renal pelvis.
