Radiographic Image Analysis Final
Exam with Accurate Solutions
Which of the following demonstrates one end of a structure of interest appearing
disproportionately longer than the opposite end? - ANSWER-Elongation
(True/False)
The farther away a part is from the IR the more magnification is demonstrated. -
ANSWER-True
The least amount of divergence in the xray beam is found: - ANSWER-The center of the
central ray
Which of the following will help produce better spatial resolution? - ANSWER-Longer
SID
When marking a lateral lumbar spine, it is preferred to place the marker anterior, why? -
ANSWER-The marker may be over-exposed and not seen on the image
Which of the following is true when using an angled CR beam? - ANSWER-As the angle
increases, the degree of anatomical part movement increases
The technologist can compensate for increased OID by: - ANSWER-Increasing SID
To prevent unacceptable entrance skin dose, the skin to source distance should be no
less than: - ANSWER-12"
(True/False)
When an image is mismarked, the technologist should annotate directly over the marker
- ANSWER-False
Which of the following terms defines the cavity encasing the lungs? - ANSWER-Pleural
space
Which of the following is an internal device located in the patients anterior chest wall
with the end of the catheter tips directed to the right atrium or to the right ventricle and
supplies electrical stimulation to maintain a regular heart rhythms? - ANSWER-
Pacemaker
When performing a portable chest xray for ETT placement, which position should the
head be in? - ANSWER-In neutral position
, How should the technical factors be compensated when obtaining a supine abdomen on
a patient with suspected large amounts of bowel gas? - ANSWER-Decrease mAs by 30
- 50%
When performing an erect abdomen, how long should the patient be in the erect
position before exposure to get a true air/fluid level demonstrated on the image? -
ANSWER-5 - 20 minutes
(True/False)
Rotation on an AP lordotic chest xray can be determined by evaluating the distance
between the vertebral column and the sternal clavicular ends. - ANSWER-True
A PA chest projection on a patient with a right side pneumothorax will demonstrate: -
ANSWER-The lack of lung markings in the right lung
An AP projection of the 3rd digit with full extension of the digit will demonstrate which of
the following? - ANSWER-Open joint spaces parallel with central ray
(True/False)
Imaging guidelines for a lateral finger projection states more than twice as much soft
tissue width is demonstrated on the anterior surface than posterior surface of the finger.
- ANSWER-True
(True/False)
When performing a PA oblique hand projection, 1" of the distal radius and ulna should
be included in the collimated field - ANSWER-True
Which of the following describes why the use of an immobilization sponge may assist in
obtaining an optimal oblique hand? - ANSWER-All listed answers are correct
Phalanges will be demonstrated parallel with the IR
It is more comfortable for the patient to maintain proper positioning
Joint spaces will be demonstrated more openly
(True/False)
When performing a bone - age projection of the hand, the distal radius and ulna should
not be included in the projection. - ANSWER-False
(True/False)
On the PA wrist, the scaphoid fat stripe is located lateral to the scaphoid in an uninjured
wrist. - ANSWER-True
(True/False)
A change in convexity of the scaphoid fat stripe may indicate the presence of joint
effusion, a radial side fracture of the scaphoid, radial styloid process, or proximal first
MC - ANSWER-True
Exam with Accurate Solutions
Which of the following demonstrates one end of a structure of interest appearing
disproportionately longer than the opposite end? - ANSWER-Elongation
(True/False)
The farther away a part is from the IR the more magnification is demonstrated. -
ANSWER-True
The least amount of divergence in the xray beam is found: - ANSWER-The center of the
central ray
Which of the following will help produce better spatial resolution? - ANSWER-Longer
SID
When marking a lateral lumbar spine, it is preferred to place the marker anterior, why? -
ANSWER-The marker may be over-exposed and not seen on the image
Which of the following is true when using an angled CR beam? - ANSWER-As the angle
increases, the degree of anatomical part movement increases
The technologist can compensate for increased OID by: - ANSWER-Increasing SID
To prevent unacceptable entrance skin dose, the skin to source distance should be no
less than: - ANSWER-12"
(True/False)
When an image is mismarked, the technologist should annotate directly over the marker
- ANSWER-False
Which of the following terms defines the cavity encasing the lungs? - ANSWER-Pleural
space
Which of the following is an internal device located in the patients anterior chest wall
with the end of the catheter tips directed to the right atrium or to the right ventricle and
supplies electrical stimulation to maintain a regular heart rhythms? - ANSWER-
Pacemaker
When performing a portable chest xray for ETT placement, which position should the
head be in? - ANSWER-In neutral position
, How should the technical factors be compensated when obtaining a supine abdomen on
a patient with suspected large amounts of bowel gas? - ANSWER-Decrease mAs by 30
- 50%
When performing an erect abdomen, how long should the patient be in the erect
position before exposure to get a true air/fluid level demonstrated on the image? -
ANSWER-5 - 20 minutes
(True/False)
Rotation on an AP lordotic chest xray can be determined by evaluating the distance
between the vertebral column and the sternal clavicular ends. - ANSWER-True
A PA chest projection on a patient with a right side pneumothorax will demonstrate: -
ANSWER-The lack of lung markings in the right lung
An AP projection of the 3rd digit with full extension of the digit will demonstrate which of
the following? - ANSWER-Open joint spaces parallel with central ray
(True/False)
Imaging guidelines for a lateral finger projection states more than twice as much soft
tissue width is demonstrated on the anterior surface than posterior surface of the finger.
- ANSWER-True
(True/False)
When performing a PA oblique hand projection, 1" of the distal radius and ulna should
be included in the collimated field - ANSWER-True
Which of the following describes why the use of an immobilization sponge may assist in
obtaining an optimal oblique hand? - ANSWER-All listed answers are correct
Phalanges will be demonstrated parallel with the IR
It is more comfortable for the patient to maintain proper positioning
Joint spaces will be demonstrated more openly
(True/False)
When performing a bone - age projection of the hand, the distal radius and ulna should
not be included in the projection. - ANSWER-False
(True/False)
On the PA wrist, the scaphoid fat stripe is located lateral to the scaphoid in an uninjured
wrist. - ANSWER-True
(True/False)
A change in convexity of the scaphoid fat stripe may indicate the presence of joint
effusion, a radial side fracture of the scaphoid, radial styloid process, or proximal first
MC - ANSWER-True
