Question 1

Generally,only one joint needs to be included for follow-up studies of a long bone fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A patient enters the ED with a possible fractured sternum.The patient is supine and unable to lie prone.Which of the following routines best demonstrates the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right posterior oblique (RPO) and lateral recumbent 
B)  AP and horizontal beam lateral 
C)  AP and LPO 
D)  LPO and horizontal beam lateral 
A)  Right posterior oblique (RPO) and lateral recumbent 
B)  AP and horizontal beam lateral 
C)  AP and LPO 
D)  LPO and horizontal beam lateral

Question 3

Subluxation is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  dislocation of a bone from a joint. 
B)  forced wrenching or twisting of a joint. 
C)  partial dislocation. 
D)  loss of alignment resulting in some deformity of a long bone. 
A)  dislocation of a bone from a joint. 
B)  forced wrenching or twisting of a joint. 
C)  partial dislocation. 
D)  loss of alignment resulting in some deformity of a long bone.

Question 4

Which one of the following devices is best during a C-arm hip pinning procedure to protect the sterile environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sterile towel over image intensifier 
B)  Sterile towel over x-ray tube 
C)  Shower curtain 
D)  Wiping down the entire C-arm with an antiseptic solution 
A)  Sterile towel over image intensifier 
B)  Sterile towel over x-ray tube 
C)  Shower curtain 
D)  Wiping down the entire C-arm with an antiseptic solution

Question 5

A patient's lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed.The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP mortise projection of the ankle.Because of the traction,the lower leg cannot be rotated.The leg is in a straight "foot up" position.What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP mortise projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform a horizontal beam lateral projection. 
B)  Perform a CR 15° to 20° lateromedial angle AP projection. 
C)  Perform a CR 15° to 2° mediolateral angle AP projection. 
D)  Loosen the traction device and oblique the ankle. 
A)  Perform a horizontal beam lateral projection. 
B)  Perform a CR 15° to 20° lateromedial angle AP projection. 
C)  Perform a CR 15° to 2° mediolateral angle AP projection. 
D)  Loosen the traction device and oblique the ankle.

Question 6

An internal pacemaker implantation can be performed under local anesthetic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With high-level fluoroscopy (HLF),the maximum exposure rate cannot exceed 20 R/min.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When performing conventional imaging during an operative cholangiogram,the IR is placed in a special metal tray called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Smith tray. 
B)  Meyer's tray. 
C)  cholangiogram tray. 
D)  "pizza pan." 
A)  Smith tray. 
B)  Meyer's tray. 
C)  cholangiogram tray. 
D)  "pizza pan."

Question 9

Asepsis is defined as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  clean environment. 
B)  absence of infectious organisms. 
C)  sterile dressings and covers. 
D)  proper handwashing. 
A)  clean environment. 
B)  absence of infectious organisms. 
C)  sterile dressings and covers. 
D)  proper handwashing.

Question 10

Which of the following projections best produces an unobstructed view of the fibular head and neck without rotation of the lower leg (with patient in supine position)?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP knee projection 
B)  Horizontal beam lateral projection 
C)  AP projection with a CR 45° mediolateral angle 
D)  AP projection with a CR 45° lateromedial angle 
A)  AP knee projection 
B)  Horizontal beam lateral projection 
C)  AP projection with a CR 45° mediolateral angle 
D)  AP projection with a CR 45° lateromedial angle

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following fractures with its alternative name or term.(Use each choice only once.)
-Stress or fatigue fracture

Accepted Answer

A) Smith fracture 
B) Closed fracture 
C) Hickory-stick fracture 
D) Mallet fracture 
E) Chauffeur's fracture
F)March fracture
G)Tripod fracture 
A) Smith fracture 
B) Closed fracture 
C) Hickory-stick fracture 
D) Mallet fracture 
E) Chauffeur's fracture
F)March fracture
G)Tripod fracture

Question 12

A patient enters the ED with a radial head fracture and dislocation.The ED physician orders an elbow series.The elbow is flexed near 90° and is unable to extend it farther.Which of the following positioning routines would work best for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP, lateral, and AP oblique-medial rotation positions 
B)  AP partial flexion, lateral, and trauma axiolateral (Coyle method) projections 
C)  AP acute flexion, AP oblique-lateral rotation, and lateral positions 
D)  Axiolateral projections, AP acute flexion, and lateral positions 
A)  AP, lateral, and AP oblique-medial rotation positions 
B)  AP partial flexion, lateral, and trauma axiolateral (Coyle method) projections 
C)  AP acute flexion, AP oblique-lateral rotation, and lateral positions 
D)  Axiolateral projections, AP acute flexion, and lateral positions

Question 13

A radiographer receives 400 mR/hr standing 1 foot from a C-arm fluoroscopy unit.What is the exposure rate if the radiographer moves to a distance of 3 feet?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 to 150 mR/hr 
B)  75 to 100 mR/hr 
C)  25 to 50 mR/hr 
D)  Less than 10 mR/hr 
A)  100 to 150 mR/hr 
B)  75 to 100 mR/hr 
C)  25 to 50 mR/hr 
D)  Less than 10 mR/hr

Question 14

A patient enters the ED with a possible blow-out fracture involving the orbits.The patient is restricted to a backboard because of trauma.Which of the following positioning routines should be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 0° and horizontal beam lateral skull 
B)  AP modified acanthioparietal and horizontal beam lateral facial bone projections 
C)  AP 30° and axial and horizontal beam lateral skull 
D)  AP acanthioparietal and horizontal beam lateral facial bone projection 
A)  AP 0° and horizontal beam lateral skull 
B)  AP modified acanthioparietal and horizontal beam lateral facial bone projections 
C)  AP 30° and axial and horizontal beam lateral skull 
D)  AP acanthioparietal and horizontal beam lateral facial bone projection

Question 15

A patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung.The patient is unable to stand or sit erect.Which specific position should be performed to diagnose this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left lateral decubitus 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Ventral decubitus 
D)  AP supine 
A)  Left lateral decubitus 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Ventral decubitus 
D)  AP supine

Question 16

What CR angulation should be used for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  10° cephalad 
B)  15° caudal 
C)  20° cephalad 
D)  40° cephalad 
A)  10° cephalad 
B)  15° caudal 
C)  20° cephalad 
D)  40° cephalad

Question 17

A fragment of bone that is separated or pulled away by the attached tendon or ligament is termed a(n)_____ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  avulsion 
B)  chip 
C)  depressed 
D)  epiphyseal 
A)  avulsion 
B)  chip 
C)  depressed 
D)  epiphyseal

Question 18

"Boost" exposures used during C-arm procedures are intended to:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease patient dose. 
B)  provide a road map effect. 
C)  increase brightness of image. 
D)  decrease the technologist's dose. 
A)  decrease patient dose. 
B)  provide a road map effect. 
C)  increase brightness of image. 
D)  decrease the technologist's dose.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a fracture but a subluxation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hutchinson's 
B)  Nursemaids' elbow 
C)  Monteggia's 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Hutchinson's 
B)  Nursemaids' elbow 
C)  Monteggia's 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

A self-propelled,battery-driven mobile x-ray unit will generally go up a maximum incline of:

Accepted Answer

A)  2°. 
B)  7°. 
C)  10°. 
D)  15°. 
A)  2°. 
B)  7°. 
C)  10°. 
D)  15°.

Generally,only one joint needs to be included for follow-up studies of a long bone fracture.

A patient enters the ED with a possible fractured sternum.The patient is supine and unable to lie prone.Which of the following routines best demonstrates the sternum?

Subluxation is best described as a:

Which one of the following devices is best during a C-arm hip pinning procedure to protect the sterile environment?

A patient's lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed.The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP mortise projection of the ankle.Because of the traction,the lower leg cannot be rotated.The leg is in a straight "foot up" position.What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP mortise projection?

An internal pacemaker implantation can be performed under local anesthetic.

With high-level fluoroscopy (HLF),the maximum exposure rate cannot exceed 20 R/min.

When performing conventional imaging during an operative cholangiogram,the IR is placed in a special metal tray called a:

Asepsis is defined as a(n):

Which of the following projections best produces an unobstructed view of the fibular head and neck without rotation of the lower leg (with patient in supine position)?

MATCHING Match each of the following fractures with its alternative name or term.(Use each choice only once.) -Stress or fatigue fracture

A patient enters the ED with a radial head fracture and dislocation.The ED physician orders an elbow series.The elbow is flexed near 90° and is unable to extend it farther.Which of the following positioning routines would work best for this patient?

A radiographer receives 400 mR/hr standing 1 foot from a C-arm fluoroscopy unit.What is the exposure rate if the radiographer moves to a distance of 3 feet?

A patient enters the ED with a possible blow-out fracture involving the orbits.The patient is restricted to a backboard because of trauma.Which of the following positioning routines should be performed?

A patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung.The patient is unable to stand or sit erect.Which specific position should be performed to diagnose this condition?

What CR angulation should be used for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

A fragment of bone that is separated or pulled away by the attached tendon or ligament is termed a(n)_____ fracture.

"Boost" exposures used during C-arm procedures are intended to:

Which of the following is not a fracture but a subluxation?

A self-propelled,battery-driven mobile x-ray unit will generally go up a maximum incline of:

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

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 15: Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Generally,only one joint needs to be included for follow-up studies of a long bone fracture.

A patient enters the ED with a possible fractured sternum.The patient is supine and unable to lie prone.Which of the following routines best demonstrates the sternum?

Subluxation is best described as a:

Which one of the following devices is best during a C-arm hip pinning procedure to protect the sterile environment?

A patient's lower leg is in traction in the hospital bed.The orthopedic surgeon orders an AP mortise projection of the ankle.Because of the traction,the lower leg cannot be rotated.The leg is in a straight "foot up" position.What can the radiographer do to achieve this AP mortise projection?

An internal pacemaker implantation can be performed under local anesthetic.

With high-level fluoroscopy (HLF),the maximum exposure rate cannot exceed 20 R/min.

When performing conventional imaging during an operative cholangiogram,the IR is placed in a special metal tray called a:

Asepsis is defined as a(n):

Which of the following projections best produces an unobstructed view of the fibular head and neck without rotation of the lower leg (with patient in supine position)?

MATCHING Match each of the following fractures with its alternative name or term.(Use each choice only once.) -Stress or fatigue fracture

A patient enters the ED with a radial head fracture and dislocation.The ED physician orders an elbow series.The elbow is flexed near 90° and is unable to extend it farther.Which of the following positioning routines would work best for this patient?

A radiographer receives 400 mR/hr standing 1 foot from a C-arm fluoroscopy unit.What is the exposure rate if the radiographer moves to a distance of 3 feet?

A patient enters the ED with a possible blow-out fracture involving the orbits.The patient is restricted to a backboard because of trauma.Which of the following positioning routines should be performed?

A patient enters the emergency department (ED)with a possible pneumothorax of the right lung.The patient is unable to stand or sit erect.Which specific position should be performed to diagnose this condition?

What CR angulation should be used for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

A fragment of bone that is separated or pulled away by the attached tendon or ligament is termed a(n)_____ fracture.

"Boost" exposures used during C-arm procedures are intended to:

Which of the following is not a fracture but a subluxation?

A self-propelled,battery-driven mobile x-ray unit will generally go up a maximum incline of:

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

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters