RADR 1311 Midterm Exam 2026 -2027 \Actual Exam
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A radiograph of a supine KUB on an obese patient reveals that the symphysis
pubis is cut off along the bottom of the radiograph. The top of the left kidney
is also cut off along the top of the radiograph. What modifications does the
technologist need to make for the repeat exposure?
Use two 14 x 17 inch (35 x 43 cm) cassettes portrait, one centered lower and
one centered higher.
A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient. The patient is placed on
their back on a cart. The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the
patient's right side against the image receptor. What type(s) of marker(s)
should be used?
Right and decubitus markers
A patient enters the ED with a possible perforated duodenal ulcer. The patient
is ambulatory. Which of the following projections will best demonstrate
free
intraperitoneal air in the abdomen.
a. AP supine
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Dorsal decubitus
d. Erect PA chest
d. Erect PA chest
,A patient enters the ED with a possible ascites. The patient is ambulatory.
Which of the following projections of the acute abdomen series will best
demonstrate this condition?
a. AP erect
b. AP supine
c. PA prone
d. PA erect chest
a. AP erect
A radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) abdomen demonstrates elongation
(widening) of the left iliac wing and narrowing of the right iliac wing. Which
of the following
positioning errors produced this radiographic outcome?
a. Rotation to the left (left posterior oblique)
b. Rotation to the right (right posterior oblique)
c. CR off center to the left
d. Left hip was internally rotated more than the right hip
a. rotation to the left (left posterior oblique)
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an
acute abdominal series?
a. Kidney stone
b. Obstruction
c. Infection
d. Intra-abdominal mass
a. Kidney stone
, Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal
decubitus abdomen position?
a. Aneurysms
b. Umbilical hernias
c. Calcification of the aorta
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus
abdomen for an acute abdominal series?
Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin.
Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine protection of the abdomen as
part of the acute abdominal series?
Level of iliac crest
A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of a possible abdominal aortic
aneurysm. Which of the following abdominal projections would best
demonstrate this condition?
a. Dorsal decubitus
b. Left lateral decubitus
c. Right lateral decubitus
d. AP erect
a. Dorsal decubitus
Newest With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version! GRADED A+
A radiograph of a supine KUB on an obese patient reveals that the symphysis
pubis is cut off along the bottom of the radiograph. The top of the left kidney
is also cut off along the top of the radiograph. What modifications does the
technologist need to make for the repeat exposure?
Use two 14 x 17 inch (35 x 43 cm) cassettes portrait, one centered lower and
one centered higher.
A dorsal decubitus abdomen is ordered on a patient. The patient is placed on
their back on a cart. The CR will enter the left side of the patient with the
patient's right side against the image receptor. What type(s) of marker(s)
should be used?
Right and decubitus markers
A patient enters the ED with a possible perforated duodenal ulcer. The patient
is ambulatory. Which of the following projections will best demonstrate
free
intraperitoneal air in the abdomen.
a. AP supine
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Dorsal decubitus
d. Erect PA chest
d. Erect PA chest
,A patient enters the ED with a possible ascites. The patient is ambulatory.
Which of the following projections of the acute abdomen series will best
demonstrate this condition?
a. AP erect
b. AP supine
c. PA prone
d. PA erect chest
a. AP erect
A radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) abdomen demonstrates elongation
(widening) of the left iliac wing and narrowing of the right iliac wing. Which
of the following
positioning errors produced this radiographic outcome?
a. Rotation to the left (left posterior oblique)
b. Rotation to the right (right posterior oblique)
c. CR off center to the left
d. Left hip was internally rotated more than the right hip
a. rotation to the left (left posterior oblique)
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a clinical indication for an
acute abdominal series?
a. Kidney stone
b. Obstruction
c. Infection
d. Intra-abdominal mass
a. Kidney stone
, Which of the following clinical indications would suggest the need for a dorsal
decubitus abdomen position?
a. Aneurysms
b. Umbilical hernias
c. Calcification of the aorta
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus
abdomen for an acute abdominal series?
Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin.
Where must the CR be centered for an AP supine protection of the abdomen as
part of the acute abdominal series?
Level of iliac crest
A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of a possible abdominal aortic
aneurysm. Which of the following abdominal projections would best
demonstrate this condition?
a. Dorsal decubitus
b. Left lateral decubitus
c. Right lateral decubitus
d. AP erect
a. Dorsal decubitus
