RAD 140 RRE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Zygapophyseal joint articulations are classified as which of the following? (select the
two that apply)
Amphiarthrodial
Synovial
Diarthrodial
Ellipsoid - Answers - Synovial
Diarthrodial
Which of the following characterizes the right and left atlantoaxial joints (C1 and C2)?
(select the two that apply)
A
Diarthrodial
B
Plane (gliding)
C
Cartilaginous
D - Answers - Diarthrodial
Plane (gliding)
Which of the following changes would correct an open-mouth projection of C1 and C2 if
the base of the skull and odontoid process are superimposed? (select the two that
apply)
A
Slight hyperextension of neck
B
Slight hyperflexion of neck
C
3- to 5-degree cephalic angle
D
3- to 5-degree caudal angle - Answers - Slight hyperflexion of neck
3- to 5-degree caudal angle
Which projections of the cervical spine would be taken in the ER if the patient was
placed in a cervical collar? (select the two that apply)
A
Open mouth (odontoid view)
B
AP axial projection
C
Left and right obliques
D
Horizontal beam lateral - Answers - AP Axial projection
Horizontal beam lateral
, The intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated in which projections of the spine?
(select the two that apply)
A
Lateral sacrum/coccyx
B
Lateral thoracic spine
C
Lateral lumbar spine
D
Lateral cervical spine - Answers - Lateral thoracic spine
Lateral lumbar spine
Which positions are generally used to demonstrate or evaluate lumbar spinal fusion?
(select the two that apply)
A
Obliques
B
Weight bearing PA
C
Flexion
D
Extension - Answers - Flexion
Extension
Select the three bones that make up the innominate bones.
A
Sacrum
B
Ilium
C
Coccyx
D
Pubis
E
Ischium
F
Acetabulum - Answers - Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
Which of the following indicates appropriate use of the left or right (L or R) side marker
when positioning a patient for a left posterior oblique (LPO) lumbar spine when using
digital imaging? (select the two that provide correct, legal documentation)
A
Left radiopaque marker placed on the right side of the patient
Zygapophyseal joint articulations are classified as which of the following? (select the
two that apply)
Amphiarthrodial
Synovial
Diarthrodial
Ellipsoid - Answers - Synovial
Diarthrodial
Which of the following characterizes the right and left atlantoaxial joints (C1 and C2)?
(select the two that apply)
A
Diarthrodial
B
Plane (gliding)
C
Cartilaginous
D - Answers - Diarthrodial
Plane (gliding)
Which of the following changes would correct an open-mouth projection of C1 and C2 if
the base of the skull and odontoid process are superimposed? (select the two that
apply)
A
Slight hyperextension of neck
B
Slight hyperflexion of neck
C
3- to 5-degree cephalic angle
D
3- to 5-degree caudal angle - Answers - Slight hyperflexion of neck
3- to 5-degree caudal angle
Which projections of the cervical spine would be taken in the ER if the patient was
placed in a cervical collar? (select the two that apply)
A
Open mouth (odontoid view)
B
AP axial projection
C
Left and right obliques
D
Horizontal beam lateral - Answers - AP Axial projection
Horizontal beam lateral
, The intervertebral foramina are best demonstrated in which projections of the spine?
(select the two that apply)
A
Lateral sacrum/coccyx
B
Lateral thoracic spine
C
Lateral lumbar spine
D
Lateral cervical spine - Answers - Lateral thoracic spine
Lateral lumbar spine
Which positions are generally used to demonstrate or evaluate lumbar spinal fusion?
(select the two that apply)
A
Obliques
B
Weight bearing PA
C
Flexion
D
Extension - Answers - Flexion
Extension
Select the three bones that make up the innominate bones.
A
Sacrum
B
Ilium
C
Coccyx
D
Pubis
E
Ischium
F
Acetabulum - Answers - Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
Which of the following indicates appropriate use of the left or right (L or R) side marker
when positioning a patient for a left posterior oblique (LPO) lumbar spine when using
digital imaging? (select the two that provide correct, legal documentation)
A
Left radiopaque marker placed on the right side of the patient
