Question 1

Which cranial bone is labeled vi in this figure?
 
(Anatomic structures are labeled i through vi and sutures a through h.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal 
B)  Occipital 
C)  Greater wing of sphenoid 
D)  Parietal 
A)  Temporal 
B)  Occipital 
C)  Greater wing of sphenoid 
D)  Parietal

Question 2

MATCHING
Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies.
-Most sensitive modality for detecting differences between normal and abnormal brain tissues

Accepted Answer

A) Nuclear medicine 
B) MRI 
C) CT 
D) Ultrasound 
E) Conventional radiography 
A) Nuclear medicine 
B) MRI 
C) CT 
D) Ultrasound 
E) Conventional radiography

Question 3

A radiograph of a PA projection of the sinuses reveals that the petrous ridges are projected over the ethmoid sinuses.Which of the following modifications will eliminate this superimposition while not compromising diagnostic quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase extension of the head and neck slightly. 
B)  Angle the CR 5° to 10° caudad. 
C)  Increase flexion of the head and neck slightly. 
D)  Have the patient open his mouth. 
A)  Increase extension of the head and neck slightly. 
B)  Angle the CR 5° to 10° caudad. 
C)  Increase flexion of the head and neck slightly. 
D)  Have the patient open his mouth.

Question 4

The cochlea is labeled:

Accepted Answer

A)  v. 
B)  vii. 
C)  viii. 
D)  ix. 
A)  v. 
B)  vii. 
C)  viii. 
D)  ix.

Question 5

What is the classification of the joint found between the teeth and maxilla?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synovial 
B)  Fibrous 
C)  Cartilaginous 
D)  Synarthrodial 
A)  Synovial 
B)  Fibrous 
C)  Cartilaginous 
D)  Synarthrodial

Question 6

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandible 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Maxilla 
D)  Zygomatic 
A)  Mandible 
B)  Palatine 
C)  Maxilla 
D)  Zygomatic

Question 7

A pediatric patient enters radiology for a paranasal sinus series.Because of her age,the child is unable to hold still for the projections even with the use of immobilization devices.The decision is to hold the child during each exposure.Which of the following individuals should be asked to hold the child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technologists 
B)  Referring physician 
C)  Guardian 
D)  Student 
A)  Technologists 
B)  Referring physician 
C)  Guardian 
D)  Student

Question 8

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential)projection of the zygomatic arches?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires both rotation and tilt of the skull. 
B)  A small focal spot should be used. 
C)  The AEC should not be used. 
D)  A grid must be used. 
A)  It requires both rotation and tilt of the skull. 
B)  A small focal spot should be used. 
C)  The AEC should not be used. 
D)  A grid must be used.

Question 9

Which cranial bone possesses the zygomatic process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Ethmoid 
A)  Frontal 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Temporal 
D)  Ethmoid

Question 10

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the facial bones reveals that the mandibular rami are not superimposed.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tilt 
B)  Excessive flexion 
C)  Excessive extension 
D)  Rotation 
A)  Tilt 
B)  Excessive flexion 
C)  Excessive extension 
D)  Rotation

Question 11

The most common radiographic sign for secondary osteomyelitis of the paranasal sinuses is:

Accepted Answer

A)  polyps. 
B)  mucosal thickening. 
C)  deviation of the bony nasal septum. 
D)  erosion of the bony margins. 
A)  polyps. 
B)  mucosal thickening. 
C)  deviation of the bony nasal septum. 
D)  erosion of the bony margins.

Question 12

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the proximal ramus of the mandible.Which of the following routines would best diagnose this fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietoacanthial projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 30° rotation toward film, and lateral facial bone projection 
B)  PA mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 45° rotation, and 35° AP axial projection 
C)  PA axial mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with no rotation, and a 35° AP axial projection 
D)  PA mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 45° rotation toward film, and submentovertex projection 
A)  Parietoacanthial projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 30° rotation toward film, and lateral facial bone projection 
B)  PA mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 45° rotation, and 35° AP axial projection 
C)  PA axial mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with no rotation, and a 35° AP axial projection 
D)  PA mandible projection, axiolateral oblique projection with a 45° rotation toward film, and submentovertex projection

Question 13

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  OML 
B)  AML 
C)  Interpupillary 
D)  Midsagittal 
A)  OML 
B)  AML 
C)  Interpupillary 
D)  Midsagittal

Question 14

What CR angle is required for the Schuller method projection of the TMJs?

Accepted Answer

A)  None; the CR should be perpendicular to the film. 
B)  25° to 30° caudad 
C)  15° caudad 
D)  20° to 25° cephalad 
A)  None; the CR should be perpendicular to the film. 
B)  25° to 30° caudad 
C)  15° caudad 
D)  20° to 25° cephalad

Question 15

MATCHING
Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies.
-Recent bleeding within the brain

Accepted Answer

A) Nuclear medicine 
B) MRI 
C) CT 
D) Ultrasound 
E) Conventional radiography 
A) Nuclear medicine 
B) MRI 
C) CT 
D) Ultrasound 
E) Conventional radiography

Question 16

A radiograph of a parieto-orbital oblique projection for the optic foramen reveals that the optic foramen is projected into the inferior,outer orbital rim.Which of the following modifications is necessary to produce a more diagnostic image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease the extension of the head and neck. 
B)  Increase the extension of the head and neck. 
C)  Increase the CR angulation. 
D)  Decrease the CR angulation. 
A)  Decrease the extension of the head and neck. 
B)  Increase the extension of the head and neck. 
C)  Increase the CR angulation. 
D)  Decrease the CR angulation.

Question 17

Part 10 is part of which bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxilla 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Zygomatic 
D)  Ethmoid 
A)  Maxilla 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Zygomatic 
D)  Ethmoid

Question 18

Which plane or perspective is most often produced for a CT scan of the sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal 
B)  Transverse 
C)  Coronal 
D)  Axial oblique 
A)  Sagittal 
B)  Transverse 
C)  Coronal 
D)  Axial oblique

Question 19

Match each of the following radiographic appearances with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.)
-Radiolucent areas within the bony cranium

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple myeloma 
B) Paget's disease 
C) Metastases 
D) Pituitary adenoma 
A) Multiple myeloma 
B) Paget's disease 
C) Metastases 
D) Pituitary adenoma

Question 20

Which cranial bone possesses the sella turcica?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Ethmoid 
D)  Occipital 
A)  Temporal 
B)  Sphenoid 
C)  Ethmoid 
D)  Occipital

Which cranial bone is labeled vi in this figure? (Anatomic structures are labeled i through vi and sutures a through h.)

MATCHING Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Most sensitive modality for detecting differences between normal and abnormal brain tissues

A radiograph of a PA projection of the sinuses reveals that the petrous ridges are projected over the ethmoid sinuses.Which of the following modifications will eliminate this superimposition while not compromising diagnostic quality?

The cochlea is labeled:

What is the classification of the joint found between the teeth and maxilla?

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential)projection of the zygomatic arches?

Which cranial bone possesses the zygomatic process?

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the facial bones reveals that the mandibular rami are not superimposed.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

The most common radiographic sign for secondary osteomyelitis of the paranasal sinuses is:

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the proximal ramus of the mandible.Which of the following routines would best diagnose this fracture?

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

What CR angle is required for the Schuller method projection of the TMJs?

MATCHING Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Recent bleeding within the brain

A radiograph of a parieto-orbital oblique projection for the optic foramen reveals that the optic foramen is projected into the inferior,outer orbital rim.Which of the following modifications is necessary to produce a more diagnostic image?

Part 10 is part of which bone?

Which plane or perspective is most often produced for a CT scan of the sinuses?

Match each of the following radiographic appearances with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.) -Radiolucent areas within the bony cranium

Which cranial bone possesses the sella turcica?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

Exam 11: Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Which cranial bone is labeled vi in this figure? (Anatomic structures are labeled i through vi and sutures a through h.)

MATCHING Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Most sensitive modality for detecting differences between normal and abnormal brain tissues

A radiograph of a PA projection of the sinuses reveals that the petrous ridges are projected over the ethmoid sinuses.Which of the following modifications will eliminate this superimposition while not compromising diagnostic quality?

The cochlea is labeled:

What is the classification of the joint found between the teeth and maxilla?

Which facial bone forms the majority of the hard palate?

Which of the following points is NOT true about the oblique inferosuperior (tangential)projection of the zygomatic arches?

Which cranial bone possesses the zygomatic process?

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the facial bones reveals that the mandibular rami are not superimposed.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

The most common radiographic sign for secondary osteomyelitis of the paranasal sinuses is:

A patient enters the ED with a possible fracture of the proximal ramus of the mandible.Which of the following routines would best diagnose this fracture?

Which positioning line is placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR with a true lateral nasal bone projection?

What CR angle is required for the Schuller method projection of the TMJs?

MATCHING Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Recent bleeding within the brain

A radiograph of a parieto-orbital oblique projection for the optic foramen reveals that the optic foramen is projected into the inferior,outer orbital rim.Which of the following modifications is necessary to produce a more diagnostic image?

Part 10 is part of which bone?

Which plane or perspective is most often produced for a CT scan of the sinuses?

Match each of the following radiographic appearances with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.) -Radiolucent areas within the bony cranium

Which cranial bone possesses the sella turcica?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters