Final Exam Review

Question 1

How many bones are in the vertebral column?

Answer 1

26

Question 2

List the number of vertebrae for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum

Answer 2

7
12
5
2

Question 3

abnormal lateral curvature of spine:

Answer 3

scoliosis

Question 4

abnormal/exaggerated spinal curvature w/ increased convexity

Answer 4

kyphosis

Question 5

abnormal/exaggerated “sway back” curvature of spine

Answer 5

lordosis

Question 6

part between body and spinous process

Answer 6

pedicle

Question 7

3 unique features of the cervical spine:

Answer 7

bifid spinous process….

Question 8

What’s another name of C1?

why is it unique?

Answer 8

atlas

it has no body

Question 9

landmark corresponding to C3

Answer 9

gonion

Question 10

landmark corresponding to C5

Answer 10

thyroid cartilage????

Question 11

other than selecting small focal spot, you can improve spat. res. for oblique and lateral C-spine by doing what?

Answer 11

increasing SID

Question 12

CR and angle for AP C-spine:

Answer 12

CR parallel to MML; 1” inferoposterior to mastoid tips and mandible

Question 13

CR and angle for AP T-spine:

Answer 13

perpendicular; at T7/3-4” below jugular notch

Question 14

what position demonstrates the right intervertebral foramina of C-spine?

Answer 14

RAO/LPO

Question 15

what position do you see the Z joints of C spine?

Answer 15

lateral

Question 16

why is chin extended on C spine?

Answer 16

to prevent superimposition of mandible

Question 17

how do you see Z joints of T spine?

Answer 17

20° from lateral

Question 18

how do you see vertebral bodies of the T spine on a lateral?

Answer 18

ensure vertebral column is parallel to IR

Question 19

if you can see dens on open mouth projection, what do you do?

Answer 19

perform Fuchs method

Question 20

what is the avg number of fused segments of the adult coccyx?

Answer 20

4

Question 21

anterior wedging and loss of vertebral height usually at T12-L1

Answer 21

compression f/x

Question 22

bony landmarks:

Question 23

how many ribs are true/false/floating?

Answer 23

7
5
2

Question 24

at what age is the xiphoid process fully ossified?

Answer 24

40

Question 25

which part of the rib articulates w the T spine?

Answer 25

head

Question 26

why is a PA projection of the sternum preferred?

Answer 26

places sternum over the heart when in RAO position?

Question 27

what position is used for right axillary rib

Answer 27

LAO/RPO

Question 28

how does hemothorax occur?

Answer 28

blunt trauma

Question 29

air in pleural cavity space:

Answer 29

pneumothorax

Question 30

kVp for lower ribs:

Answer 30

+/- 80

Question 31

pectus carinatum:

Answer 31

puffed up chest

Question 32

what projection is used to view right posterior side?

Answer 32

RPO

Question 33

what landmark can be used for bariatric pt on mobile AP chest or sternum?

Answer 33

jugular notch

Question 34

list the bones of floor of the cranium

Answer 34

sphenoid, ethmoid, R and L temporal

Question 35

cranial bone superior to nasal conchae:

Answer 35

ethmoid

Question 36

junction of nasal bone:

Answer 36

nasion

Question 37

contrecoup f/x

Answer 37

Injury to one side caused by a blow on the opposite side

Question 38

what angle does the OML form for the Waters projection?

Answer 38

37°

Question 39

what quadrant is the appendix located?

Answer 39

RLQ

Question 40

bile is formed in the ______ and stored in the __________:

Answer 40

liver; gallbladder

Question 41

CR and angle for sacrum: for coccyx:

Answer 41

sacrum: 15° cephalad at 2" sup. to pubic symphysis coccyx: 10° caudad at 2" superior to pubic symphysis

Question 42

organs in the RUQ:

Answer 42

liver, gallbladder, pancreas, R kidney, right colic flexure

Question 43

organs in the RLQ:

Answer 43

appendix, cecum, ascending colon

Question 44

organs in the LUQ:

Answer 44

stomach, spleen, left colic flexure, L kidney

Question 45

organs in the LLQ:

Answer 45

sigmoid colon, descending colon

Question 46

hepatobiliary system

Question 47

CR for SC joints PA and oblique:

Answer 47

PA: T2-3/3" distal to vertebra prom. oblique: T2-T3/1-2" lateral to MSP and 3" distal to vertebra prom.

Question 48

how do you position the pt for RAO esophagram:

Answer 48

35-40° on right side from prone

Question 49

parts of GI systems:

Question 50

branches of science:

Question 51

negative vs positive contrast

Question 52

What is the CR and pt position for barium enema?

Question 53

male cystography

Question 54

NPO for upper GI..

Question 55

NPO for

Question 56

nephron vs renal parenchyma

Question 57

rugae vs haustra

Question 58

skull series:

Question 59

moderate reactions:

Question 60

SMV projection:

Question 61

immobilization devices for peds

Question 62

lateral skull

Question 63

lateral sinuses

Question 64

how do you do Z joints on T spine?

Question 65

lateral T spine position

Question 66

what shows on a lateral C spine?

Question 67

what is demonstrated on Judd? Fuchs?

Question 68

parts of coccyx:

Question 69

how do you perform lateral sternum?

Question 70

diverticulum:

Question 71

tilt and rotation errors of skull

Question 72

Towne modifications

Question 73

indications for voiding cystogram for peds

Question 74

line for open mouth projection

Question 75

L spine needs what degree for certain anatomy

Question 76

how do you reduce dose for scoliosis series and how much is it reduced by?

Question 77

joint classifications

Question 78

projections of ribs

Question 79

different members of surgical team:

Answer 79

nurse, scrub circulator

Question 80

how do you r/o esophageal varices?

Question 81

how to best visualize anatomy of stomach:

Question 82

skull classifications

Question 83

ALARA