Comprehensive Radiography and Medical
Imaging Study Guide: Procedures, Positioning,
Anatomy, Pathology, and Patient Care Questions
with Verified Answers
A trauma patient requires a radiograph of the pelvis. The exposure is made at 44 inches and the pelvis is
elevated 4.5 inches off the image receptor. If the actual pelvis measures 16 inches wide, what is the
smallest image receptor size that would include the entire width of the imaged pelvis? - ✔✔18 Inches
An elderly patient has potentially suffered a stroke and arrives in the ER unable to speak and form
words. This is a condition called: - ✔✔Aphasia
Which of the following pathologic conditions might be indications for a small-bowel-follow-through
study? (select all that apply) - ✔✔-Meckel's Diverticulum
-Celiac Disease
-Crohn's Disease
Spatial Resolution is synonymous with which of the following terms? - ✔✔Detail
Which of the following devices acts as a switch to release the electric charge collected by the detector
element? - ✔✔Thin-Film Transistor (TFT)
The smallest exposure difference that can be detected and displayed by the imaging system is called: -
✔✔Contrast Resolution
Stress images of the ankle may be ordered to evaluate what pathologic condition? -
✔✔Inversion/Eversion Injury
Myocardial infarction is also known as: - ✔✔Heart Attack
, On a properly positioned PA axial projection of the skull (Caldwell Method), the central ray exits at the
level of the: - ✔✔Nasion
The flow of electrons from the cathode to the anode is referred to as: - ✔✔Tube Current
The normal range of serum nitrogen (BUN) in an adult is: - ✔✔6-20 mg/dl
The innermost layer of the esophagus is the: - ✔✔Mucosal Layer
What is the central ray angulation and entrance point for an oblique hand radiograph? -
✔✔Perpendicular entering third MCP joint
The most common mean of spreading infection is: - ✔✔The human hands
Choose the reason below that explain why erect images are preferred to recumbent images for imaging
potential rib fractures (select all that apply) - ✔✔-Diaphragm may descend to lowest level
-Patient may be able to inhale more deeply
-Air-fluid level will be shown
The articulation of the frontal bone with the nasal bones is known as the: - ✔✔Nasion
What is the central ray entrance point for a PA projection of the barium-filled large intestine of a sthenic
patient? - ✔✔Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crests
When performing an erect lateral scoliosis radiograph, which side of the patient should be placed
closest to the IR? - ✔✔The side of the patient with the greatest convexity
Maintaining eye contact is appropriate when obtaining a history from patients from some cultures, but
not from others. In which of the following cultures would maintaining good eye contact be considered
appropriate? - ✔✔European
Imaging Study Guide: Procedures, Positioning,
Anatomy, Pathology, and Patient Care Questions
with Verified Answers
A trauma patient requires a radiograph of the pelvis. The exposure is made at 44 inches and the pelvis is
elevated 4.5 inches off the image receptor. If the actual pelvis measures 16 inches wide, what is the
smallest image receptor size that would include the entire width of the imaged pelvis? - ✔✔18 Inches
An elderly patient has potentially suffered a stroke and arrives in the ER unable to speak and form
words. This is a condition called: - ✔✔Aphasia
Which of the following pathologic conditions might be indications for a small-bowel-follow-through
study? (select all that apply) - ✔✔-Meckel's Diverticulum
-Celiac Disease
-Crohn's Disease
Spatial Resolution is synonymous with which of the following terms? - ✔✔Detail
Which of the following devices acts as a switch to release the electric charge collected by the detector
element? - ✔✔Thin-Film Transistor (TFT)
The smallest exposure difference that can be detected and displayed by the imaging system is called: -
✔✔Contrast Resolution
Stress images of the ankle may be ordered to evaluate what pathologic condition? -
✔✔Inversion/Eversion Injury
Myocardial infarction is also known as: - ✔✔Heart Attack
, On a properly positioned PA axial projection of the skull (Caldwell Method), the central ray exits at the
level of the: - ✔✔Nasion
The flow of electrons from the cathode to the anode is referred to as: - ✔✔Tube Current
The normal range of serum nitrogen (BUN) in an adult is: - ✔✔6-20 mg/dl
The innermost layer of the esophagus is the: - ✔✔Mucosal Layer
What is the central ray angulation and entrance point for an oblique hand radiograph? -
✔✔Perpendicular entering third MCP joint
The most common mean of spreading infection is: - ✔✔The human hands
Choose the reason below that explain why erect images are preferred to recumbent images for imaging
potential rib fractures (select all that apply) - ✔✔-Diaphragm may descend to lowest level
-Patient may be able to inhale more deeply
-Air-fluid level will be shown
The articulation of the frontal bone with the nasal bones is known as the: - ✔✔Nasion
What is the central ray entrance point for a PA projection of the barium-filled large intestine of a sthenic
patient? - ✔✔Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crests
When performing an erect lateral scoliosis radiograph, which side of the patient should be placed
closest to the IR? - ✔✔The side of the patient with the greatest convexity
Maintaining eye contact is appropriate when obtaining a history from patients from some cultures, but
not from others. In which of the following cultures would maintaining good eye contact be considered
appropriate? - ✔✔European
