Test Bank Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition by John Lampignano/Questions and Answers/Exam Practice Guide/Latest Update 2024/

Test Bank Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition by John Lampignano Chapter 01: Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What type of tissue binds together and supports the various structures of the body? a. Epithelial b. Connective c. Muscular d. Nervous ANS: B REF: 3 2. The lowest level of structural organization in the human body is the level. a. molecular b. cellular c. chemical d. atomic ANS: C REF: 3 3. What type of tissue covers internal and external surfaces of the body? a. Muscular b. Connective c. Nervous d. Epithelial ANS: D REF: 3 4. A body system consists of an association of organs that share a common function. a. True b. False ANS: A REF: 3 5. How many individual body systems comprise the human body? a. 22 b. 13 c. 10 d. 8 ANS: C REF: 3 6. How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? a. 181 b. 215 c. 206 d. 236 ANS: C REF: 4 7. Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste? a. Circulatory b. Respiratory c. Urinary d. Digestive ANS: D REF: 4 8. Which of the following systems of the human body includes all ductless glands of the body? a. Endocrine b. Integumentary c. Muscular d. Glandular ANS: A REF: 6 9. Which of the following body systems helps to regulate body temperature? a. Circulatory b. Urinary c. Endocrine d. Nervous ANS: A REF: 4 10. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? a. Radius b. Hip bone c. Clavicle d. Sternum ANS: D REF: 7 11. How many bones are there in the adult axial skeleton? a. 206 b. 80 c. 54 d. 126 ANS: B REF: 7 12. What is the name of the small oval-shaped bone found in tendons? a. Wormian b. Tendinous c. Irregular bones d. Sesamoid bones ANS: D REF: 8 13. Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone? a. Carpal bone b. Scapula c. Cranium d. Humerus ANS: D REF: 8 14. What is the name of the dense fibrous membrane that covers bone? a. Cancellous portion b. Periosteum c. Diploë d. Medullary portion ANS: B REF: 9 15. Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone? a. Vertebrae b. Phalanges (toes) c. Scapulae d. Carpal (wrist bones) ANS: D REF: 9 16. Which of the following is a secondary growth center for endochondral ossification? a. Diaphysis b. Epiphyses c. Metaphysis d. Articular cartilage ANS: B REF: 10 17. Which aspect of the long bones is responsible for the production of red blood cells? a. Compact bone b. Periosteum c. Medullary cavity d. Spongy or cancellous bone ANS: D REF: 9 18. Examples of “flat” bones are the: a. calvaria, ribs, scapulae, and sternum. b. ribs, sternum, patella, and ilia of pelvis. c. sternum, scapulae, ilia of pelvis, and base of cranium. d. sternum and ilia of pelvis only. ANS: A REF: 9 19. What is the primary center for bone growth termed? a. Epiphyses b. Diaphysis c. Metaphysis d. Epiphyseal plate ANS: B REF: 10 20. Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of joints? a. Synarthrosis b. Amphiarthrosis c. Cartilaginous d. Diarthrosis ANS: C REF: 11 21. The structural term for a freely movable joint is: a. fibrous. b. cartilaginous. c. synovial. d. gomphosis. ANS: C REF: 12 22. Which of the following joints displays a “hinge” type of movement? a. Trochoid b. Ellipsoidal c. Sellar d. Ginglymus ANS: D REF: 13 23. Which of the following joints is NOT a synovial joint? a. Skull suture b. Elbow joint c. Hip joint d. Proximal radioulnar joint ANS: A REF: 12 | 14 24. Which of the following is classified as a sellar joint? a. Ankle joint b. Temporomandibular joint c. Knee joint d. Intercarpal joint ANS: A REF: 14 25. Which of the following is classified as a bicondylar joint? a. Shoulder joint b. Temporomandibular joint c. First and second cervical vertebra joint d. Distal radioulnar joint ANS: B REF: 14 26. An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes the position. a. anteroposterior (AP) b. decubitus c. anatomic d. oblique ANS: C REF: 15 27. A representation of the patient’s anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed, manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for: a. radiograph. b. radiography. c. radiographic image. d. radiographic examination. ANS: C REF: 15 28. The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the plane. a. coronal b. median or midsagittal c. longitudinal d. horizontal ANS: B REF: 16 29. A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the plane. a. midcoronal b. midsagittal c. horizontal d. oblique ANS: A REF: 16 30. Which of the following terms describes the sole of the foot? a. Palmar b. Dorsum c. Volar d. Plantar ANS: D REF: 17 31. Which term describes the back or posterior aspect of the hand? a. Dorsum pedis b. Dorsum manus c. Palmar d. Volar ANS: B REF: 17 32. A lateromedial projection is one in which the lateral aspect of the anatomy part is closest to the image receptor (IR). a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 18 33. A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: a. Trendelenburg. b. lithotomy. c. Fowler’s. d. recumbent. ANS: A REF: 19 34. Which term describes lying down in any position? a. Horizontal b. Fowler’s c. Recumbent d. Anatomic ANS: C REF: 19 35. A recumbent oblique position in which the patient is lying on the left anterior side rotated anteriorly, with the right knee and thigh flexed is termed: a. Trendelenburg. b. left posterior oblique. c. Sims’ position. d. Fowler’s position. ANS: C REF: 19 36. A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body is turned 20 toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position? a. LPO (left posterior oblique) b. RPO (right posterior oblique) c. RAO (right anterior oblique) d. LAO (left anterior oblique) ANS: B REF: 20 37. A patient is erect with the left side directly against the image receptor. The central ray (CR) enters the right side of the body. What is this radiographic position? a. Right lateral b. Left lateral decubitus c. Left lateral d. Dorsal decubitus ANS: C REF: 21 38. A patient is lying on her back. The x-ray tube is horizontally directed with the CR entering the right side of the body. The image receptor is adjacent to the left side of the body. What is the radiographic position? a. Left lateral decubitus b. Left lateral c. Right lateral decubitus d. Dorsal decubitus ANS: D REF: 21 39. A patient is erect facing the image receptor. The left side of the body is turned 45 toward the image receptor. The CR enters the posterior aspect of the body and exits the anterior. What is this radiographic position? a. LAO b. LPO c. Left lateral d. Posteroanterior (PA) ANS: A REF: 20 40. What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis of the body? a. Axial b. Tangential c. Lordotic d. Transthoracic ANS: A REF: 22 41. A projection in which the CR skims a body part is termed: a. tangential. b. lordotic. c. axial. d. decubitus. ANS: A REF: 22 42. What is the general term for a position in which the long axis of the body is angled in relationship to the image receptor rather than the central ray (e.g., special chest projection)? a. Axial b. Trendelenburg c. Decubitus d. Lordotic ANS: D REF: 22 43. The opposite term for supination is: a. protraction. b. adduction. c. pronation. d. retraction. ANS: C REF: 27 44. Which of the following positions is often used to insert a rectal enema tip before a barium enema study? a. Fowler’s b. Modified Sims’ c. Lithotomy d. Trendelenburg ANS: B REF: 19 45. Tangential and axial projections are the same type of projection. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 22 46. A dorsoplantar projection would be a radiographic study of: a. any anatomic region. b. the hand. c. the foot. d. the skull. ANS: C REF: 23 47. Moving the foot and toes downward is: a. eversion. b. inversion. c. dorsiflexion. d. plantar flexion. ANS: D REF: 26 48. Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for: a. rotation. b. retraction. c. circumduction. d. protraction. ANS: C REF: 28 49. Radiographic view is NOT a valid positioning term in the United States. a. True b. False ANS: A REF: 29 50. Which of the following terms is the opposite of ipsilateral? a. Medial b. Deviation c. Contralateral d. Axiolateral ANS: C REF: 24 | 29 51. The term position can be used for both a lateral and an oblique body position. a. True b. False ANS: A REF: 29 52. The radiographic term projection is defined as: a. general position of the patient. b. path or direction of the central ray. c. radiographic image as seen from the vantage of the image receptor. d. computer-assisted image. ANS: B REF: 29 53. According to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Code of Ethics, a radiologic technologist may render a diagnosis during a radiographic examination if requested by the patient. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 32 54. According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, radiologic technologists must participate in continuing education activities throughout their professional career. a. True b. False ANS: A REF: 32 55. According to the ARRT Code of Ethics, a radiologic technologist may discuss any patient’s clinical history with another health professional. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 32 56. Which of following is NOT one of the evaluation criteria used in the evaluation of images? a. Patient condition b. Anatomy demonstrated c. Collimation and CR d. Exposure criteria ANS: A REF: 30 57. It is legally acceptable to write “right” or “left” on a radiograph if the anatomic side marker is not visible. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 31 58. A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand. What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic study? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four or more ANS: B REF: 33 59. The radiographer has the responsibility of communicating with the patient to obtain pertinent clinical information. a. True b. False ANS: A REF: 32 60. The radiographer may provide a preliminary interpretation of the radiographic study if requested by the patient. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 32 61. Which of the following radiographic procedures often only requires a single AP projection be taken? a. Finger b. Ribs c. Chest d. Pelvis ANS: D REF: 33 | 34 62. What is the final step taken before making the exposure during a positioning routine? a. Image receptor centering b. Placing anatomic markers on image receptor c. Ensuring correct