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HESI Practice Test: Procedures V1 Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
What is the angle formed by the intervertebral foramina and the
midsagittal plane in the thoracic spine?
Ans: 90 degrees
How is the central ray directed when performing an anteroposterior (AP)
knee projection for a patient with thin thighs and buttocks?
Ans: 3 to 5 degrees caudad
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The tarsal sinus is visualized when the foot is seen in what projection?
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Ans: 30 degree medial oblique
Where is the right cardiophrenic angle?
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Ans: The right cardiophrenic angle is the medial angle of the lung, not
as well known as the lateral costophrenic angles
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A radiographer prepares to perform an anteroposterior (AP) projection of
the distal femur on a patient with a suspected femoral fracture. Which
represents the best approach for positioning both the patient and the x-
ray tube?
Ans: Do not rotate the leg; place the anode end of the tube toward the
foot
During a lumbar myelogram, the needle is placed into which meningeal
space?
Ans: Subarachnoid
Which projection best demonstrates the tripod fracture of the orbit?
Ans: Modified parietoacanthial (Modified Waters).
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Which overhead projections should the radiographer obtain for the
vertical ray method of knee arthrography?
Ans: Anteroposterior (AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
Who is responsible for the metallic artifact seen in the open mouth
odontoid image?
Ans: the radiographer
Why is the left lateral decubitus position recommended as part of an
acute abdominal series?
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Ans: Free air is demonstrated away from the gastric bubble. Correct
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where is the left coracoid process?
Ans: The coracoid process projects anteriorly from the scapula and can
be palpated on the anterior surface of the shoulder
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For a tangential inferosuperior projection of the zygomatic arch, how is
the patient's head positioned to demonstrate a depressed fracture of the
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right zygomatic arch?
Ans: Rotated toward the right side
How is the central ray directed for an anteroposterior (AP) axial
projection of the cervical vertebrae?
Ans: 15-20 degrees cephalic to enter at C-4.
Which projection of the thumb requires digits two through five to be
extended, with the palmar surface of the hand flat against the image
receptor (IR) as if for a posteroanterior (PA) hand projection?
Ans: PA Oblique
HESI Practice Test: Procedures V1 Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
What is the angle formed by the intervertebral foramina and the
midsagittal plane in the thoracic spine?
Ans: 90 degrees
How is the central ray directed when performing an anteroposterior (AP)
knee projection for a patient with thin thighs and buttocks?
Ans: 3 to 5 degrees caudad
Assignment Expert
The tarsal sinus is visualized when the foot is seen in what projection?
Guru01 - Stuvia
Ans: 30 degree medial oblique
Where is the right cardiophrenic angle?
2026
Ans: The right cardiophrenic angle is the medial angle of the lung, not
as well known as the lateral costophrenic angles
©
A radiographer prepares to perform an anteroposterior (AP) projection of
the distal femur on a patient with a suspected femoral fracture. Which
represents the best approach for positioning both the patient and the x-
ray tube?
Ans: Do not rotate the leg; place the anode end of the tube toward the
foot
During a lumbar myelogram, the needle is placed into which meningeal
space?
Ans: Subarachnoid
Which projection best demonstrates the tripod fracture of the orbit?
Ans: Modified parietoacanthial (Modified Waters).
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Which overhead projections should the radiographer obtain for the
vertical ray method of knee arthrography?
Ans: Anteroposterior (AP) and 20-degree right and left oblique
Who is responsible for the metallic artifact seen in the open mouth
odontoid image?
Ans: the radiographer
Why is the left lateral decubitus position recommended as part of an
acute abdominal series?
Assignment Expert
Ans: Free air is demonstrated away from the gastric bubble. Correct
Guru01 - Stuvia
where is the left coracoid process?
Ans: The coracoid process projects anteriorly from the scapula and can
be palpated on the anterior surface of the shoulder
2026
For a tangential inferosuperior projection of the zygomatic arch, how is
the patient's head positioned to demonstrate a depressed fracture of the
©
right zygomatic arch?
Ans: Rotated toward the right side
How is the central ray directed for an anteroposterior (AP) axial
projection of the cervical vertebrae?
Ans: 15-20 degrees cephalic to enter at C-4.
Which projection of the thumb requires digits two through five to be
extended, with the palmar surface of the hand flat against the image
receptor (IR) as if for a posteroanterior (PA) hand projection?
Ans: PA Oblique
