Rad I Review Flashcards by hang c cao

Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?

Esophagus

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Why is a chest x-ray taken at a 72-inch SID?

Minimize magnification of heart

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The iliac crest is at what vertebral level?

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What structure must be included in an AP Upright Abdomen?

Diaphragm

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Which view demonstrates air/fluid levels?

Lateral decube
AP upright
Dorsal Decubitus position
All of the above

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What part of the metacarpal is known as the “knuckle?”

Head

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Which of the following carpal is found in the distal row?

Capitate

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Articulation between the head of the metacarpal and the proximal phalanx?

MCP

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For an AP projection of the 1st digit, the CR enters at the:

MCP

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The hand should be turned ___ degrees laterally for a PA Oblique view.

45 degree

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For a Lateromedial projection of the hand, the CR enters at the:

2nd MCP joint

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The Ball-Catcher’s position of the hand is done to evaluate for:

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Which joint is classified as synovial, diarthrotic, ellipsoidal?

Radiocarpal joint

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What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone?

Scaphoid

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The “capitate” is known as:

Os Magnum

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What nerve passes through the carpal canal?

median

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The radial notch is found on the:

ulna

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The head of the ulna is located at the distal end of the bone:

true

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In what view of the wrist do we see the open trapeziotrapezoid and scaphotrapezial joint space?

PA External oblique

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The AP Medial Oblique of the wrist best demonstrates the:

pisiform

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How many degrees is the CR angled for the Bridgman position of the wrist?

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The humeral epicondyles should appear _______ in a Lateromedial Forearm

Superimposed

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Which of the following is NOT part of the elbow joint proper?

Distal radioulnar point

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Shallow depression on the anterior surface superior to the trochlea?

Coronoid fossa

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The humeroradial joint is the articulation between the ___ of the humerus and the ___ of the radius

Capitulum; head

The ____ fat pad is located anterior and parallel to the anterior aspect of the proximal radius

Supinator

For an AP projection of the elbow, where does the CR enter?

1” distal to medial epicondyle

Which view of the elbow shows the coronoid process in profile?

Internal oblique

The olecranon process is seen in profile in the ____ view of the elbow:

Lateral

For the Acute Flexion of Proximal Forearm view, where does the CR enter?

2” distal to olecranon process

How many degrees is the elbow flexed for a Coyle Method view of the radial head?

90 degree

Which of the following is NOT part of the shoulder girdle?

Humerus

Which of the following is located on the lateral side of the humerus?

Greater tubercal

Which of the following is classified as a synovial, ball-and-socket joint?

Scapulohumeral joint

In which view of the humerus is the humeral head and greater tubercle are seen in profile?

Which of the following is seen in an AP Internal Rotation of the shoulder?

Lesser tubercle in profile

For the Inferosuperior Axial View of the shoulder, the CR should be angled:

15-30 degree

Which of the following can be done if the unaffected arm cannot be raise for a Transthoracic view of the shoulder?

Angle CR 10-15 degrees cephalic

The CR enters ____ for a AP External Rotation of the shoulder:

-1 inch inferior to coracoid process

Which end of the clavicle is located medially?

Sternal

What surface of the scapula contains the subscapular fossa?

Extends from the scapular notch to the superior portion of scapular neck?

Coracoid process

Which of the following is classified as a flat bone?

Scapular

The AP view of the clavicle is taken on:

expiration

For a PA Axial Clavicle, the CR should be angled:

15-30 degree caudad

Which view of the scapula is taken during shallow breathing?

When performing bilateral AC joints, where should the CR enter?

- At the level of the AC joints | - 1-1 ½ inches above jugular notch

Performing the AC joints with and without weights helps to demonstrate:

- Dislocation - Function of the joint - Joint separation

During a myelogram, contrast media is administered:

intrathecally

What is the atomic number of barium?

What type of contrast is useful for coating the mucosal lining of the esophagus?

Thick barium

What type of contrast is used in defacography?

Barium paste

Which of the following is NOT a complication from receiving barium?

Diarrhea

If water-soluble iodinated contrast leaks into the peritoneal cavity, the body will absorb it?

True

A measure of the total number of particles in a solution per kilogram of water?

Osmolality

Which of the following is an example of ionic iodinated contrast media?

Renografin

“Arrhythmia” is considered a _____ contrast reaction?

Severe (abnormal hearbeat)

The normal range of creatinine level is:

0.6-1.2 mg/Dl

Which portion of the alimentary canal is responsible for egestion?

Large intestine

The outermost layer of the esophagus is the:

fibrous layer

What is the most superior portion of the stomach?

Fundus

In adults, the average length of the small intestine is:

22 feet

What is the most distal portion of the small intestine?

Ileum

Patient takes in deep breath and holds breath in while bearing down:

Valsalva maneuver

How many degrees is the patient obliqued for an RAO of the esophagus?

35-40 degree

Which view of the UGI is the best image of the pyloric canal and shows the duodenal loop free of superimposition:

RAO

When is a small bowel series considered complete?

Hwen the barium reaches the cecum

The vermiform appendix is found on the:

cecum

Longest, most moveable part of the colon:

transverse

Shows anatomy and tone of the colon:

positive contrast

For a barium enema, the temperature of the barium should be:

85-90 degree

For a barium enema, the rectal tip should not be inserted more than:

4 inches

For the Left Lateral view of a BE, the CR should be at the level of the:

ASIS

Which view of the BE best demonstrates the hepatic flexure?

LPO

Which of the following is NOT part of the urinary system?

Prostate

The outer covering of the kidney is termed:

renal capsule

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:

nephron

The adult bladder can hold approximately _____ of fluid:

500

Opening situated at the neck of the bladder which gives rise to the urethra:

internal urethral orifice

Exam of the bladder and urethra:

cystourethrography

When applying compression during an IVU, the device should be placed:

at the level of ASIS

A nephrotomogram is done to visualize the:

Renal parenchyma

How many degrees should the patient be obliqued for an RPO or LPO during an IVU?

30 degrees

An AP of the bladder requires that the CR enter at the level of the:

ASIS

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