Question 1

How many bones make up the facial bone region?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 8 
C) 12 
D) 14 
A) 6 
B) 8 
C) 12 
D) 14

Question 2

Lesions of decreased density are termed osteoblastic lesions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The left mastoid fontanel becomes the ____ in an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) left asterion 
B) left pterion 
C) left bregma 
D) squamosal suture 
A) left asterion 
B) left pterion 
C) left bregma 
D) squamosal suture

Question 4

Part 7 is part of which bone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A radiograph of a submentovertex projection of the cranium reveals that the mandibular mentum are projected into the ethmoid sinuses.What must be altered during the repeat exposure to produce a more diagnostic radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase the extension of the skull. 
B) Increase the flexion of the skull. 
C) Decrease the CR angulation. 
D) None of the above; it is an acceptable image. 
A) Increase the extension of the skull. 
B) Increase the flexion of the skull. 
C) Decrease the CR angulation. 
D) None of the above; it is an acceptable image.

Question 6

A radiograph of a parieto-orbital oblique projection for the optic foramen reveals that the optic foramen is projected into the maxillary sinus.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 7

How many facial bones help make up the bony orbit?

Accepted Answer

A) Three 
B) Four 
C) Five 
D) Seven 
A) Three 
B) Four 
C) Five 
D) Seven

Question 8

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 of the study?

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 9

Which positioning line should be perpendicular to the plane of the IR for the AP axial (Towne) projection with a 37° caudad CR angle?

Accepted Answer

A) OML 
B) IOML 
C) AML 
D) LML 
A) OML 
B) IOML 
C) AML 
D) LML

Question 10

The oval window is labeled:

Accepted Answer

A) vi. 
B) ix. 
C) vii. 
D) i. 
E) v. 
A) vi. 
B) ix. 
C) vii. 
D) i. 
E) v.

Question 11

Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies.
-Craniosynostosis (premature suture closing in neonate skull)

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 12

Which aspect of the mandible is best demonstrated with an AP axial projection?

Accepted Answer

A) Body 
B) Mentum 
C) Ramus 
D) Condyloid process 
A) Body 
B) Mentum 
C) Ramus 
D) Condyloid process

Question 13

The lateral projection for the nasal bones is generally a unilateral projection.(Both right and left lateral projections are usually not required.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The widest portion of the cranium is found at the level of the:

Accepted Answer

A) parietal tubercles. 
B) right and left pterion. 
C) squamous portion of the temporal bone. 
D) external acoustic meatus (EAM). 
A) parietal tubercles. 
B) right and left pterion. 
C) squamous portion of the temporal bone. 
D) external acoustic meatus (EAM).

Question 15

Match each radiographic appearance with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.)

-Bone destruction most commonly involving middle ear

Accepted Answer

A) Otosclerosis 
B) Acoustic neuroma 
C) Cholesteatoma 
D) Mastoiditis 
A) Otosclerosis 
B) Acoustic neuroma 
C) Cholesteatoma 
D) Mastoiditis

Question 16

Which of the following sutures separates the parietal from the occipital bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Squamosal 
B) Sagittal 
C) Coronal 
D) Lambdoidal 
A) Squamosal 
B) Sagittal 
C) Coronal 
D) Lambdoidal

Question 17

Which of the fontanels is the last to close at about 18 months of age?

Accepted Answer

A) Sphenoid 
B) Mastoid 
C) Anterior 
D) Posterior 
A) Sphenoid 
B) Mastoid 
C) Anterior 
D) Posterior

Question 18

What CR angle is required for the AP axial projection for the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with the IOML perpendicular to the image receptor?

Accepted Answer

A) 30° 
B) 37° 
C) 25° 
D) 42° 
A) 30° 
B) 37° 
C) 25° 
D) 42°

Question 19

A PA axial projection with a 25° caudad angle of the cranium reveals that the petrous ridges are at the level of the superior orbital margins.Which of the following modifications are required to correct this error?

Accepted Answer

A) Decrease CR angle. 
B) Increase extension of cranium. 
C) Increase flexion of cranium. 
D) No corrections are required; this is an acceptable position. 
A) Decrease CR angle. 
B) Increase extension of cranium. 
C) Increase flexion of cranium. 
D) No corrections are required; this is an acceptable position.

Question 20

What is the largest immovable bone of the face?

Accepted Answer

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

How many bones make up the facial bone region?

Lesions of decreased density are termed osteoblastic lesions.

The left mastoid fontanel becomes the ____ in an adult.

Part 7 is part of which bone?

A radiograph of a submentovertex projection of the cranium reveals that the mandibular mentum are projected into the ethmoid sinuses.What must be altered during the repeat exposure to produce a more diagnostic radiograph?

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

How many facial bones help make up the bony orbit?

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 of the study?

Which positioning line should be perpendicular to the plane of the IR for the AP axial (Towne) projection with a 37° caudad CR angle?

The oval window is labeled:

Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Craniosynostosis (premature suture closing in neonate skull)

Which aspect of the mandible is best demonstrated with an AP axial projection?

The lateral projection for the nasal bones is generally a unilateral projection.(Both right and left lateral projections are usually not required.)

The widest portion of the cranium is found at the level of the:

Match each radiographic appearance with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.) -Bone destruction most commonly involving middle ear

Which of the following sutures separates the parietal from the occipital bone?

Which of the fontanels is the last to close at about 18 months of age?

What CR angle is required for the AP axial projection for the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with the IOML perpendicular to the image receptor?

A PA axial projection with a 25° caudad angle of the cranium reveals that the petrous ridges are at the level of the superior orbital margins.Which of the following modifications are required to correct this error?

What is the largest immovable bone of the face?

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 Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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

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Exam 11: Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

How many bones make up the facial bone region?

Lesions of decreased density are termed osteoblastic lesions.

The left mastoid fontanel becomes the ____ in an adult.

Part 7 is part of which bone?

A radiograph of a submentovertex projection of the cranium reveals that the mandibular mentum are projected into the ethmoid sinuses.What must be altered during the repeat exposure to produce a more diagnostic radiograph?

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

How many facial bones help make up the bony orbit?

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 of the study?

Which positioning line should be perpendicular to the plane of the IR for the AP axial (Towne) projection with a 37° caudad CR angle?

The oval window is labeled:

Select the imaging modality that would best demonstrate the following pathologies. -Craniosynostosis (premature suture closing in neonate skull)

Which aspect of the mandible is best demonstrated with an AP axial projection?

The lateral projection for the nasal bones is generally a unilateral projection.(Both right and left lateral projections are usually not required.)

The widest portion of the cranium is found at the level of the:

Match each radiographic appearance with the corresponding pathologic indication.(Use each selection only once.) -Bone destruction most commonly involving middle ear

Which of the following sutures separates the parietal from the occipital bone?

Which of the fontanels is the last to close at about 18 months of age?

What CR angle is required for the AP axial projection for the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) with the IOML perpendicular to the image receptor?

A PA axial projection with a 25° caudad angle of the cranium reveals that the petrous ridges are at the level of the superior orbital margins.Which of the following modifications are required to correct this error?

What is the largest immovable bone of the face?

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 Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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