Hesi Radiography Comprehensive Exam Prep
Test Bank 2 with 550 Questions and Correct
Verified Answers/ Radiography and Radiation
Hesi Practice Exam 2026-2027 (New!)
How should the radiographer rotate the patient's lower leg and foot for an
anteroposterior (AP) oblique projection of the second toe?
A. 10 - 25 degrees medially.
B. 10 - 25 degrees laterally.
C. 30 - 45 degrees medially.
D. 30 - 45 degrees laterally. - ANSWER-c
Which central ray (CR) orientation is recommended for a standard anteroposterior
(AP) axial projection of the skull to demonstrate the dorsum sellaewithin the
foramen magnum?
A. 30 degrees to the orbitomeatal line (OML).
B. Parallel to the mentomeatal line (MML).
C. Perpendicular to the infraorbitomeatal line (IOML). Incorrect
D. 15 degrees to the orbitomeatal line (OML). - ANSWER-a
Which statement most accurately describes the position of the kidneys within the
abdominal cavity of an average patient?
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,A. The left kidney is positioned slightly higher than the right kidney.
B. The lower poles lie closer to the vertebral column than the upper poles.
C. Both kidneys are located within the peritoneal cavity.
D. The upper poles are located at or near the level of T8. - ANSWER-a
Which statement describes the presence of patient rotation on a lateral cervical
spine image?
A. Superior to inferior displacement of zygapophyseal joints.
B. Anterior to posterior displacement of zygapophyseal joints.
C. Superior to inferior narrowing of intervertebral foramina.
D. Anterior to posterior narrowing of intervertebral foramina. - ANSWER-b
Which describes the appearance of a posteroanterior (PA) axial projection of the
skull using the Caldwell method?
A. Zygomatic arches are seen with minimal superimposition.
B. Petrous pyramids are demonstrated in the lower third of the orbit.
C. Dorsum sellae is seen within the foramen magnum.
D. Sphenoid sinuses are demonstrated through the open mouth. - ANSWER-b
Which wrist projection best demonstrates a Colles' fracture?
A. Anteroposterior (AP).
B. Lateral wrist.
C. Posteroanterior (PA) with ulnar deviation.
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,D. Posteroanterior (PA) oblique. - ANSWER-b
After contrast has been administered into the hip joint during hip arthrography,
what should the patient do?
A. Exercise the joint to allow the contrast to completely fill the joint space.
B. Wait 2-4 hours before having coordinating examinations of the hip such as
computed tomography (CT).
C. Remain as still as possible to prevent the contrast from dissipating.
D. Return the following day for coordinating examinations of the hip such as
computed tomography (CT). - ANSWER-a
Which lumbar spine structures are best demonstrated with the patient in a 45-
degree left posterior oblique (LPO) position?
A. The left zygapophyseal joints.
B. The left intervertebral foramina.
C. The right intervertebral foramina.
D. The right zygapophyseal joints. - ANSWER-a
Which x-ray tube orientation is used to create a 90-degree angle between the
central ray (CR) and the metatarsals for an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of
the foot?
A. 15 degrees posteriorly.
B. Perpendicular to the image receptor (IR).
C. 10 degrees posteriorly.
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, D. Parallel to the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint spaces. - ANSWER-c
Where should the central ray (CR) enter the patient for a lateral sacrum projection?
A. 2 inches posterior and 2 inches inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine
(ASIS).
B. 3-4 inches posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
C. 2 inches posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
D. 3-4 inches posterior and 2 inches inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine
(ASIS). - ANSWER-b
For which purpose is orthoroentgenography performed?
A. Long bone measurement.
B. Soft tissue and foreign body localization.
C. Joint space evaluation.
D. Spinal canal visualization. - ANSWER-a
Which method of respiration is recommended for a soft tissue neck exam to
evaluate the trachea?
A. Shallow breathing.
B. Suspended inspiration.
C. Deep breathing.
D. Suspended expiration. - ANSWER-b
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Test Bank 2 with 550 Questions and Correct
Verified Answers/ Radiography and Radiation
Hesi Practice Exam 2026-2027 (New!)
How should the radiographer rotate the patient's lower leg and foot for an
anteroposterior (AP) oblique projection of the second toe?
A. 10 - 25 degrees medially.
B. 10 - 25 degrees laterally.
C. 30 - 45 degrees medially.
D. 30 - 45 degrees laterally. - ANSWER-c
Which central ray (CR) orientation is recommended for a standard anteroposterior
(AP) axial projection of the skull to demonstrate the dorsum sellaewithin the
foramen magnum?
A. 30 degrees to the orbitomeatal line (OML).
B. Parallel to the mentomeatal line (MML).
C. Perpendicular to the infraorbitomeatal line (IOML). Incorrect
D. 15 degrees to the orbitomeatal line (OML). - ANSWER-a
Which statement most accurately describes the position of the kidneys within the
abdominal cavity of an average patient?
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,A. The left kidney is positioned slightly higher than the right kidney.
B. The lower poles lie closer to the vertebral column than the upper poles.
C. Both kidneys are located within the peritoneal cavity.
D. The upper poles are located at or near the level of T8. - ANSWER-a
Which statement describes the presence of patient rotation on a lateral cervical
spine image?
A. Superior to inferior displacement of zygapophyseal joints.
B. Anterior to posterior displacement of zygapophyseal joints.
C. Superior to inferior narrowing of intervertebral foramina.
D. Anterior to posterior narrowing of intervertebral foramina. - ANSWER-b
Which describes the appearance of a posteroanterior (PA) axial projection of the
skull using the Caldwell method?
A. Zygomatic arches are seen with minimal superimposition.
B. Petrous pyramids are demonstrated in the lower third of the orbit.
C. Dorsum sellae is seen within the foramen magnum.
D. Sphenoid sinuses are demonstrated through the open mouth. - ANSWER-b
Which wrist projection best demonstrates a Colles' fracture?
A. Anteroposterior (AP).
B. Lateral wrist.
C. Posteroanterior (PA) with ulnar deviation.
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,D. Posteroanterior (PA) oblique. - ANSWER-b
After contrast has been administered into the hip joint during hip arthrography,
what should the patient do?
A. Exercise the joint to allow the contrast to completely fill the joint space.
B. Wait 2-4 hours before having coordinating examinations of the hip such as
computed tomography (CT).
C. Remain as still as possible to prevent the contrast from dissipating.
D. Return the following day for coordinating examinations of the hip such as
computed tomography (CT). - ANSWER-a
Which lumbar spine structures are best demonstrated with the patient in a 45-
degree left posterior oblique (LPO) position?
A. The left zygapophyseal joints.
B. The left intervertebral foramina.
C. The right intervertebral foramina.
D. The right zygapophyseal joints. - ANSWER-a
Which x-ray tube orientation is used to create a 90-degree angle between the
central ray (CR) and the metatarsals for an anteroposterior (AP) axial projection of
the foot?
A. 15 degrees posteriorly.
B. Perpendicular to the image receptor (IR).
C. 10 degrees posteriorly.
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, D. Parallel to the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint spaces. - ANSWER-c
Where should the central ray (CR) enter the patient for a lateral sacrum projection?
A. 2 inches posterior and 2 inches inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine
(ASIS).
B. 3-4 inches posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
C. 2 inches posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
D. 3-4 inches posterior and 2 inches inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine
(ASIS). - ANSWER-b
For which purpose is orthoroentgenography performed?
A. Long bone measurement.
B. Soft tissue and foreign body localization.
C. Joint space evaluation.
D. Spinal canal visualization. - ANSWER-a
Which method of respiration is recommended for a soft tissue neck exam to
evaluate the trachea?
A. Shallow breathing.
B. Suspended inspiration.
C. Deep breathing.
D. Suspended expiration. - ANSWER-b
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