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114 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 114
The ________ position BEST demonstrates the right sacroiliac joint.
AP
LPO
RPO
LAO
Term 2 of 114
Which of the following structures is located in the mediastinum?
aorta and thyorid
trachea and thymus
left upper lobe and heart
right middle lobe and esophagus
Term 3 of 114
The angle of the anode in the region of the target has a variation of ________ ° to ________ °.
15 to 25
10 to 30
7 to 20
5 to 15
,Term 4 of 114
The tangential projection, or Gaynor-Hart method, of the wrist evaluates the:
scaphoid
carpal canal
carpal bridge
bone age
Term 5 of 114
The outer portion of the double-walled sac in the abdominal cavity is called the:
cardiac
parietal peritoneum
visceral pleura
peritoneal cavity
Term 6 of 114
All of the following EXCEPT ________ will result in an increase in AEC response time.
increasing the focal spot size
increasing the patient thickness
lowering the kvp setting
decreasing the exposure time
,Term 7 of 114
When evaluating an AP projection (open-mouth) radiograph of C1-C2, the occlusal surface of the
________ should be superimposed with the ________.
top incisors; base of the skull
canines; thoracic spine
premolars; mandible
bottom incisors; cervical vertebrae
Term 8 of 114
For an upright abdomen, the central ray should be placed on the midsagittal plane and:
3 inches to the left of the iliac crests
2 inches above the iliac crests
at the level of the xiphoid process
1 inch below the iliac crests
Definition 9 of 114
exposure time will decrease
Modern automatic exposure control (AEC) sensors are of the ________ type.
Radiographers can decrease patient dose by using all of the following EXCEPT:
All of the following EXCEPT ________ will result in an increase in AEC response time.
A contrast medium that lets x-ray photons easily pass through it is considered:
, Term 10 of 114
The BEST reason to use touch for emphasis when performing a radiologic examination is to:
filtration
specify instructions or locations
identify landmarks on the patient
measure a body part before choosing exposure factors
Term 11 of 114
Which of the following is a cranial bone?
mandible
parietal
vomer
maxillary
Term 12 of 114
Which of the following radiography equipment features is designed to eliminate unnecessary
radiation exposure to the patient?
collimation
ionization
target material
filtration
114 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 114
The ________ position BEST demonstrates the right sacroiliac joint.
AP
LPO
RPO
LAO
Term 2 of 114
Which of the following structures is located in the mediastinum?
aorta and thyorid
trachea and thymus
left upper lobe and heart
right middle lobe and esophagus
Term 3 of 114
The angle of the anode in the region of the target has a variation of ________ ° to ________ °.
15 to 25
10 to 30
7 to 20
5 to 15
,Term 4 of 114
The tangential projection, or Gaynor-Hart method, of the wrist evaluates the:
scaphoid
carpal canal
carpal bridge
bone age
Term 5 of 114
The outer portion of the double-walled sac in the abdominal cavity is called the:
cardiac
parietal peritoneum
visceral pleura
peritoneal cavity
Term 6 of 114
All of the following EXCEPT ________ will result in an increase in AEC response time.
increasing the focal spot size
increasing the patient thickness
lowering the kvp setting
decreasing the exposure time
,Term 7 of 114
When evaluating an AP projection (open-mouth) radiograph of C1-C2, the occlusal surface of the
________ should be superimposed with the ________.
top incisors; base of the skull
canines; thoracic spine
premolars; mandible
bottom incisors; cervical vertebrae
Term 8 of 114
For an upright abdomen, the central ray should be placed on the midsagittal plane and:
3 inches to the left of the iliac crests
2 inches above the iliac crests
at the level of the xiphoid process
1 inch below the iliac crests
Definition 9 of 114
exposure time will decrease
Modern automatic exposure control (AEC) sensors are of the ________ type.
Radiographers can decrease patient dose by using all of the following EXCEPT:
All of the following EXCEPT ________ will result in an increase in AEC response time.
A contrast medium that lets x-ray photons easily pass through it is considered:
, Term 10 of 114
The BEST reason to use touch for emphasis when performing a radiologic examination is to:
filtration
specify instructions or locations
identify landmarks on the patient
measure a body part before choosing exposure factors
Term 11 of 114
Which of the following is a cranial bone?
mandible
parietal
vomer
maxillary
Term 12 of 114
Which of the following radiography equipment features is designed to eliminate unnecessary
radiation exposure to the patient?
collimation
ionization
target material
filtration
