Question 1

The following densities are correctly arranged in order of increasing radiodensity:

Accepted Answer

A)  Air, fat, water, bone 
B)  Fat, air, water, bone. 
C)  Air, water, fat, bone 
D)  Bone, water, fat, air 
A)  Air, fat, water, bone 
B)  Fat, air, water, bone. 
C)  Air, water, fat, bone 
D)  Bone, water, fat, air A

Question 2

Why are two radiographs, made at right angles to each other, a standard of clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  To account for any distortion on one radiograph 
B)  To visualize three dimensions of the anatomy 
C)  To scout for what advanced modality to order next 
D)  To screen for additional pathological conditions 
A)  To account for any distortion on one radiograph 
B)  To visualize three dimensions of the anatomy 
C)  To scout for what advanced modality to order next 
D)  To screen for additional pathological conditions B

Question 3

A conventional radiograph is the best modality for screening for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Metastatic tumors 
B)  Subtle fractures 
C)  Bone or joint abnormality 
D)  Soft tissue lesions 
A)  Metastatic tumors 
B)  Subtle fractures 
C)  Bone or joint abnormality 
D)  Soft tissue lesions C

Question 4

Radiographic distortion is the difference between the actual object and its recorded image. Every radiograph will have a degree of size or shape distortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

"Routine series" of radiographs are ordered to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete the physical examination 
B)  Provide the most visualization of the anatomy with the least number of radiographs 
C)  Provide a baseline of a pathological condition prior to starting treatment 
D)  Standardize data for future research 
A)  Complete the physical examination 
B)  Provide the most visualization of the anatomy with the least number of radiographs 
C)  Provide a baseline of a pathological condition prior to starting treatment 
D)  Standardize data for future research

Question 6

A major advantage of the bone scan is how sensitive it is to increased bone metabolism. A major disadvantage of the bone scan is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of specificity to the pathological condition 
B)  It can only show cortical bone, not cancellous bone 
C)  It is unable to visualize the entire skeleton in one exam 
D)  It can show only structural, not physiological, changes 
A)  Lack of specificity to the pathological condition 
B)  It can only show cortical bone, not cancellous bone 
C)  It is unable to visualize the entire skeleton in one exam 
D)  It can show only structural, not physiological, changes

Question 7

What does the philosophy ALARA mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  As low as reasonably achievable 
B)  As lucky as a radiologist can accomplish 
C)  As low an amount of radioactivity absorbed 
D)  A philosophy replaced by MPD (maximal permissible dose) 
A)  As low as reasonably achievable 
B)  As lucky as a radiologist can accomplish 
C)  As low an amount of radioactivity absorbed 
D)  A philosophy replaced by MPD (maximal permissible dose)

Question 8

The most common projections in routine radiographic examination of the appendicular skeleton and spine are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior and inferior 
B)  Coronal, sagittal, and axial 
C)  Cephalad and caudal 
D)  Anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique 
A)  Superior and inferior 
B)  Coronal, sagittal, and axial 
C)  Cephalad and caudal 
D)  Anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique

Question 9

Contrast media is used in radiography to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Outline the position of metallic hardware 
B)  Provide protection from radiation to sensitive tissues 
C)  Determine if a pathological condition is acute or chronic 
D)  Allow visualization of soft tissues not evident on conventional radiographs 
A)  Outline the position of metallic hardware 
B)  Provide protection from radiation to sensitive tissues 
C)  Determine if a pathological condition is acute or chronic 
D)  Allow visualization of soft tissues not evident on conventional radiographs

Question 10

Accepted convention for viewing radiographs is to look at the image as if the patient were facing the viewer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The following densities are correctly arranged in order of increasing radiodensity:

Why are two radiographs, made at right angles to each other, a standard of clinical practice?

A conventional radiograph is the best modality for screening for:

Radiographic distortion is the difference between the actual object and its recorded image. Every radiograph will have a degree of size or shape distortion.

"Routine series" of radiographs are ordered to:

A major advantage of the bone scan is how sensitive it is to increased bone metabolism. A major disadvantage of the bone scan is:

What does the philosophy ALARA mean?

The most common projections in routine radiographic examination of the appendicular skeleton and spine are the:

Contrast media is used in radiography to:

Accepted convention for viewing radiographs is to look at the image as if the patient were facing the viewer.

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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Exam 1: General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging

The following densities are correctly arranged in order of increasing radiodensity:

Why are two radiographs, made at right angles to each other, a standard of clinical practice?

A conventional radiograph is the best modality for screening for:

Radiographic distortion is the difference between the actual object and its recorded image. Every radiograph will have a degree of size or shape distortion.

"Routine series" of radiographs are ordered to:

A major advantage of the bone scan is how sensitive it is to increased bone metabolism. A major disadvantage of the bone scan is:

What does the philosophy ALARA mean?

The most common projections in routine radiographic examination of the appendicular skeleton and spine are the:

Contrast media is used in radiography to:

Accepted convention for viewing radiographs is to look at the image as if the patient were facing the viewer.

Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis

Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine, Sternum, and Ribs

The Chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging

Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints

Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee

Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot

Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder

Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow

Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist

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