Test Bank For Radiographic Image Analysis,
6th Edition 2025 Chapter 1-11
An AP axial cervical projection obtained using too much cephalic central ray angulation
demonstrates:
1. elongated uncinate processes
2. obscured intervertebral disk spaces
3. each vertebra's spinous process w/in the inferior adjoining vertebral body
4. undistorted vertebral bodies - answers 1,2, and 3 only
An AP axial cervical projection demonstrates the third cervical vertebra superimposed
by the lower jaw. How should the positioning be adjusted for an optimal projection to be
obtained?
1.decrease the degree of CR angulation
2. rotate the pt toward the L side
3. elevate the chin
4 align the imaginary line connecting the lower margin of the upper incisors and the tip
of the mastoid process perpendicular to the IR - answers 3 and 4
For an AP axial cervical projecion, the
1. mandibular angles, mastoid tips, and shoulders are positioned at equal distances
from the IR
2. CR is angled 15-20 degree cephalically
3. OML is aligned perp to the IR
4. long axis of the cervical vertebra is aligned w/ the short axis of the collimated field. -
answers 1 and 2
An AP axial cervical projection w/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. each vertebra spinous processes w/in the inferior adjoining vertebral body
2. open intervertebral disk spaces
3. the spinous processes aligned w/ the midline of the cervical bodies
4 the second cervical vertebra in its entirety - answers 2 and 3
An AP axial cervical projection obtained w/ the pt rotated toward the R side
demonstrates
1. the spinous preocesses positioned closer to the L side of the vertebral bodies
2 closed intervertebal joint spaces
3. elongation of the uncinate processes
4 the L SC superimposed over the vertebral column. - answers 1 and 4
The upper incisors are superimposed over the dens and the posterior occiput's inferior
edge is demonstrated about 1" superior to the dens on an AP atlas and axis projection.
How could the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal projection to be obtained?
1. align the imaginary line connecting the lower marginof the upper incisors and the tip
of them astoid process perpendicular to the IR
,2. elevate the pts chin .5''
3 adjust the CR 5 degrees cephalically
4 move the CR and IR 1" superiorly - answers 1,2,3
An AP atlas and axis projection w/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. the axis's spinous process aligned w/ its body midline
2. an open atlantoaxial joint
3. the upper incisors and posterior occiput superior to the dens
4 the fist through fourth cervical vertebrae - answers 1,2,3
For PA axial oblique cervical projection,
1. the midcoronal plane is aligned at a 45-degree angle with the IR.
2. the central ray is angled 15 degrees caudally.
3. the head's midsagittal plane is aligned perpendicular to the IR.
4. an increased caudal angle is needed to demonstrate the lower vertebrae on a
severely kyphotic patient. - answers 1,2,and 4
Which of the following is not demonstrated on PA axial oblique cervical vertebrae? -
answers vertebral foamen of C1
A PA axial oblique cervical projection q/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1 the zygapophyseal joints
2 the intervertebral foramina
3 open intervertebral disk spaces
4 the inferior cortical outlines of the mandible w/o superimposition on C1 and C3 -
answers 2,3 and 4
Which of the following projections or positions demonstrates the R intervertebral
foramina and pedicles
1. lateral
2. LPO
3. LAO
4. RAO - answers 2 and 4
For a lateral cervical projection obtained in maximum flexion, the
1 pts chin is tucked into the chest as far as possible
2. anterior portionof the intervertebral disk spaces between the cervical bodies are
narrowed
3 pts chin is extended up and backward as far as possible
4 anterior potion of the intervertebral disk spaces between the cervical bodies are
widened - answers 1 and 2
The vertebral body of C7 is not demonstrated on a lateral cervical projection. to
demonstrate this cervical vertebra
1. take the image on expiration
2 have the pt holds weights on each arm to depress the shoulders
, 3 take a lateral cervicothoracic image
4 angle the CR 10 degrees cephalically - answers 1,2, and 3
An AP thoracic projection q/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. distorted vertebral bodies
2. no more than 9 posterior ribs demonstrated above the diaphragm
3 spinous processes aligned w/ the midlin o the vertebral bodies
4 open intervertebral joint spaces - answers 2,3 and 4
An optimal lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrates all of the following -
answers clearly demonstrated intervertebral foramina
the pedicles in profile, and open intervertebral disk spaces
a L lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrateing more than .5'' of space between
the posterior ribs - answers was obtained w/ the pts R side rotated posteriorly
For a lateral thoracic projection,
1. the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2. the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3. a breathing technique is used.
4. a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and
imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest. - answers 2 and 3
A lateral thoracic projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1. intervertebral foramina
2. up to .5" of space betweent he posterior ribs
3. open intervertebral disk spaces
4. the pedicles in profile - answers 1,2,3 and 4
A lateral thoracic projection with poor positioning demonstrates more the .5'' of space
between the posterior ribs. How should the pt be positioned for an optimal projection to
be obtained?
1. rotate the pts elevated side anteriorly
2. position the midsagittal plan perpendicular to the imaging table
3. center the central ray and IR superiorly
4. align the shoulders, posterior ribs, and posterior wings perpndicular to the imagine
table. - answers 1 and 4
For an AP lumbar projection, the
1. ASISs are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2. patient's legs are extended.
3. long axis of the vertebral column is aligned with the short axis of the collimated field.
4. central ray is centered to the iliac crest when a 14- ´ 17-inch (35- ´ 43-cm) IR is used.
- answers 1 and 4
An AP lumbar projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
6th Edition 2025 Chapter 1-11
An AP axial cervical projection obtained using too much cephalic central ray angulation
demonstrates:
1. elongated uncinate processes
2. obscured intervertebral disk spaces
3. each vertebra's spinous process w/in the inferior adjoining vertebral body
4. undistorted vertebral bodies - answers 1,2, and 3 only
An AP axial cervical projection demonstrates the third cervical vertebra superimposed
by the lower jaw. How should the positioning be adjusted for an optimal projection to be
obtained?
1.decrease the degree of CR angulation
2. rotate the pt toward the L side
3. elevate the chin
4 align the imaginary line connecting the lower margin of the upper incisors and the tip
of the mastoid process perpendicular to the IR - answers 3 and 4
For an AP axial cervical projecion, the
1. mandibular angles, mastoid tips, and shoulders are positioned at equal distances
from the IR
2. CR is angled 15-20 degree cephalically
3. OML is aligned perp to the IR
4. long axis of the cervical vertebra is aligned w/ the short axis of the collimated field. -
answers 1 and 2
An AP axial cervical projection w/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. each vertebra spinous processes w/in the inferior adjoining vertebral body
2. open intervertebral disk spaces
3. the spinous processes aligned w/ the midline of the cervical bodies
4 the second cervical vertebra in its entirety - answers 2 and 3
An AP axial cervical projection obtained w/ the pt rotated toward the R side
demonstrates
1. the spinous preocesses positioned closer to the L side of the vertebral bodies
2 closed intervertebal joint spaces
3. elongation of the uncinate processes
4 the L SC superimposed over the vertebral column. - answers 1 and 4
The upper incisors are superimposed over the dens and the posterior occiput's inferior
edge is demonstrated about 1" superior to the dens on an AP atlas and axis projection.
How could the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal projection to be obtained?
1. align the imaginary line connecting the lower marginof the upper incisors and the tip
of them astoid process perpendicular to the IR
,2. elevate the pts chin .5''
3 adjust the CR 5 degrees cephalically
4 move the CR and IR 1" superiorly - answers 1,2,3
An AP atlas and axis projection w/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. the axis's spinous process aligned w/ its body midline
2. an open atlantoaxial joint
3. the upper incisors and posterior occiput superior to the dens
4 the fist through fourth cervical vertebrae - answers 1,2,3
For PA axial oblique cervical projection,
1. the midcoronal plane is aligned at a 45-degree angle with the IR.
2. the central ray is angled 15 degrees caudally.
3. the head's midsagittal plane is aligned perpendicular to the IR.
4. an increased caudal angle is needed to demonstrate the lower vertebrae on a
severely kyphotic patient. - answers 1,2,and 4
Which of the following is not demonstrated on PA axial oblique cervical vertebrae? -
answers vertebral foamen of C1
A PA axial oblique cervical projection q/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1 the zygapophyseal joints
2 the intervertebral foramina
3 open intervertebral disk spaces
4 the inferior cortical outlines of the mandible w/o superimposition on C1 and C3 -
answers 2,3 and 4
Which of the following projections or positions demonstrates the R intervertebral
foramina and pedicles
1. lateral
2. LPO
3. LAO
4. RAO - answers 2 and 4
For a lateral cervical projection obtained in maximum flexion, the
1 pts chin is tucked into the chest as far as possible
2. anterior portionof the intervertebral disk spaces between the cervical bodies are
narrowed
3 pts chin is extended up and backward as far as possible
4 anterior potion of the intervertebral disk spaces between the cervical bodies are
widened - answers 1 and 2
The vertebral body of C7 is not demonstrated on a lateral cervical projection. to
demonstrate this cervical vertebra
1. take the image on expiration
2 have the pt holds weights on each arm to depress the shoulders
, 3 take a lateral cervicothoracic image
4 angle the CR 10 degrees cephalically - answers 1,2, and 3
An AP thoracic projection q/ accurate positioning demonstrates
1. distorted vertebral bodies
2. no more than 9 posterior ribs demonstrated above the diaphragm
3 spinous processes aligned w/ the midlin o the vertebral bodies
4 open intervertebral joint spaces - answers 2,3 and 4
An optimal lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrates all of the following -
answers clearly demonstrated intervertebral foramina
the pedicles in profile, and open intervertebral disk spaces
a L lateral thoracic vertebrae projection demonstrateing more than .5'' of space between
the posterior ribs - answers was obtained w/ the pts R side rotated posteriorly
For a lateral thoracic projection,
1. the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2. the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3. a breathing technique is used.
4. a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and
imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest. - answers 2 and 3
A lateral thoracic projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
1. intervertebral foramina
2. up to .5" of space betweent he posterior ribs
3. open intervertebral disk spaces
4. the pedicles in profile - answers 1,2,3 and 4
A lateral thoracic projection with poor positioning demonstrates more the .5'' of space
between the posterior ribs. How should the pt be positioned for an optimal projection to
be obtained?
1. rotate the pts elevated side anteriorly
2. position the midsagittal plan perpendicular to the imaging table
3. center the central ray and IR superiorly
4. align the shoulders, posterior ribs, and posterior wings perpndicular to the imagine
table. - answers 1 and 4
For an AP lumbar projection, the
1. ASISs are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2. patient's legs are extended.
3. long axis of the vertebral column is aligned with the short axis of the collimated field.
4. central ray is centered to the iliac crest when a 14- ´ 17-inch (35- ´ 43-cm) IR is used.
- answers 1 and 4
An AP lumbar projection with accurate positioning demonstrates
