Radiographic Positioning and Radiologic Procedures – Practice Exam Part 4

Prior to x-ray examinations of the skull and cervical spine, the patient should remove:

1. dentures

2. earrings

3. necklaces

Image identification markers should include:

1. patient’s name and/or ID number

2. date

3. a right or left marker

The radiographer should be able to:

1. take a short patient history prior to the examination

2. modify routine positions to obtain similar images in patients unable to move

3. evaluate patient condition and needs

Which of the following is a functional study used to demonstrate the degree of AP motion present in the cervical spine?

With the patient recumbent and head positioned at a lower level than the feet, the patient is said to be in the:

Before bringing the patient into the radiographic room, the radiographer should:

1. be certain that the x-ray room is clean and orderly

2. check that all necessary accessories are available in room

3. check for clean x-ray table and fresh pillowcases

The interverterbral foramina of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the:

An axial projection of the clavicle is often helpful in demonstrating a fracture not visualized using a perpendicular central ray. When examining the clavicle in the PA position, how is the central ray directed for the axial projection?

Which of the following should not be performed until a transverse fracture of the patella has been ruled out?

1. AP knee

2. lateral knee

3. axial/tangential patella

Which of the following best demonstrates the navicular, the first and second cuneiforms, and their articulations with the first and second metatarsals?

In which of the following positions or projections will the subtalar joint be visualized?

The proximal tibiofibular articulation is best demonstrated in which of the following positions?

In the 15◦ to 20◦ mortise oblique projection of the ankle, the:

1. talofibular joint is visualized

2. talotibial joint is visualized

3. plantar surface should be vertical

The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates:

1. an oblique projection of the shoulder

2. anterior or posterior dislocation

3. a lateral projection of the shoulder

In the AP axial projection (Towne method) of the skull, with the central ray directed 30◦ caudad to the OML and passing midway between the external auditory meati, which of the following is best demonstrated?

All of the following statements regarding a PA projection of the skull, with central ray perpendicular to the IR are true, except:

Which of the following is demonstrated in a 25◦ RPO position and the central ray entering 1-inch medial to the elevated ASIS?

Which of the following is (are) demonstrated in the lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

1. intervertebral joints

2. apophyseal joints

3. intervertebral foramina

The thoracic vertebrae are unique in that they participate in the following articulations:

1. costovertebral

2. costotransverse

3. costochondral

Which of the following indication for esophagogram describes as difficulty of swallowing due to obstruction?