WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following projections of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. external (lateral) oblique
D. Internal (medial) oblique - (ANSWER)C
The ileocecal valve is primarily located within which quadrant of the abdomen? - (ANSWER)RLQ
Which of the following describes epithelial tissue?
A. Tissue that surrounds and cushions the kidneys
B. Tissue that aids in the formation of cartilaginous structures
C. Tissue that supports and binds various structures
D. Tissue that lines internal organs and covers the external surfaces of the body - (ANSWER)D
Which of the following conditions would appear on a radiograph as multiple distended loops of small
and large bowel? - (ANSWER)a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation a. Ileus
b. Ascites
c. Pneumoperitoneum
d. Rectal perforation
For a right anterior oblique (RAO) esophogram, the patient is rotated:
,a. 10-15 degrees from prone
b. 20-30 degrees from prone
c. 35-40 degrees from prone
d. 45 degrees from prone - (ANSWER)C
What type of joint is the first sternocostal joint?
A. Synovial gliding
B. Synovial condyloid
C. Slightly movable
D. Immovable - (ANSWER)D
The patient on anthill projection of the sinuses (modified Waters), in which the central ray passes
through the patient's open mouth, best demonstrates which paranasal sinus?
A. Frontal
B. Sphenoid
C. Maxillary
D. Ethmoid - (ANSWER)B
Which bones make up the obturator foramen? (Select two)
a. Ilium
b. Ischium
c. Pubis
d. Femur
e. Sacrum - (ANSWER)B and C
,Which of the following bones would have a dipole?
A. Femur
B. Clavicle
C. Sacrum
D. Parietal bone - (ANSWER)D (Dipole is a narrow space found between two layers of compact bone.
Dipoles are found in flat bones such as the calvaria, scapulae, and parietal)
The formation of urine begins in the:
A. Glomerulus
B. Loop of Henle
C. Minor calyces
D. Proximal convoluted tubule - (ANSWER)A
The extreme body habits that is characterized by a very long and narrow thoracic cavity, low midline
stomach, and a low gallbladder is the: - (ANSWER)Asthenic
After the injection of contrast for an intravenous urogram, it is noticed that the patient is suffering
from hydronephrosis. To ensure adequate filling of the ureters with contrast medium, which of the
following positions might be added to the examination?
A. Prone
B. RPO
C. LPO
D. Supine - (ANSWER)A
(prone- because the ureters curve anteriorly in the abdomen)
Which two of the following statements regarding myelography are correct? (Select two)
, a. The spinal puncture may be performed with the patient in the prone or flexed lateral position
b. The contrast medium distribution is regulated by the physician through adjusting the table
angulation
c. The contrast agent is injected intravenously
d. An oily contrast media is commonly used and must be aspirated before the exam is ended -
(ANSWER)A and B
In the thorax, the esophagus lies:
a. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the thoracic vertebrae
b. Posterior to the trachea and anterior to the heart
c. Anterior to the thoracic vertebrae and posterior to the aorta
d. Anterior to the trachea and posterior to the heart - (ANSWER)A
In which three of the following vascular structures does the direction of blood flow towards the heart?
(Select three)
a. Inferior vena cava
b. Superior vena cava
c. Pulmonary arteries
d. Pulmonary veins
e. Coronary arteries - (ANSWER)A, B, and D
An axiolateral projection of the mandible has been ordered to evaluate possible pathology of the
mandibular rami. In what position is the patient's head placed?
A. Lateral
B. Rotated 10 degrees toward the IR
C. Rotated 25 degrees toward the IR
D. Rotated 45 degrees toward the IR - (ANSWER)A