Question 1

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

MATCHING
Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.)
-Vertebra prominens

Accepted Answer

A) C7 
B) C2 
C) C1 
D) C4 
E) T1
F)T7 
A) C7 
B) C2 
C) C1 
D) C4 
E) T1
F)T7

Question 4

A critique of the image demonstrates which repeatable error?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive flexion of the skull 
B)  Excessive extension of the skull 
C)  Mouth not open far enough 
D)  None of the above are repeatable errors. 
A)  Excessive flexion of the skull 
B)  Excessive extension of the skull 
C)  Mouth not open far enough 
D)  None of the above are repeatable errors.

Question 5

A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a result of a fall.The initial horizontal beam lateral projection reveals no subluxation or fracture.The ED physician is concerned about a whiplash injury.Which of the following routines would be most helpful in diagnosing this type of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient in the swimmer's lateral position 
B)  Oblique projections of the cervical spine 
C)  Patient in hyperflexion and hyperextension lateral positions 
D)  AP Ottonello method 
A)  Patient in the swimmer's lateral position 
B)  Oblique projections of the cervical spine 
C)  Patient in hyperflexion and hyperextension lateral positions 
D)  AP Ottonello method

Question 6

A patient comes to radiology for a thoracic spine routine.The patient has a history of arthritis of the spine.The radiologist requests that additional projections be taken to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints.What positions and/or projections would be ideal to demonstrate these structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pillar view projection of interest region 
B)  Swimmer's lateral projection 
C)  Spot AP and lateral projections of interest region 
D)  70° oblique projections 
A)  Pillar view projection of interest region 
B)  Swimmer's lateral projection 
C)  Spot AP and lateral projections of interest region 
D)  70° oblique projections

Question 7

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C spine projection erect?

Accepted Answer

A)  15° cephalad 
B)  20° cephalad 
C)  15° caudad 
D)  25° cephalad 
A)  15° cephalad 
B)  20° cephalad 
C)  15° caudad 
D)  25° cephalad

Question 8

A patient enters the ED due to an MVA.He is on a backboard and in a cervical collar.The initial lateral cervical spine projection demonstrates C1 to C6.The patient has broad and thick shoulders.Because the hospital is in a rural setting,no CT scanner is available.Which of the following modifications would best demonstrate the lower cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeat the exposure and increase kV. 
B)  Repeat the exposure but ask the patient to stand up and do the lateral projection erect. 
C)  Repeat the exposure but have a student pull down on the arms during the exposure. 
D)  Perform the horizontal beam cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position. 
A)  Repeat the exposure and increase kV. 
B)  Repeat the exposure but ask the patient to stand up and do the lateral projection erect. 
C)  Repeat the exposure but have a student pull down on the arms during the exposure. 
D)  Perform the horizontal beam cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All adult vertebrae are separated by intervertebral disks. 
B)  All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation. 
C)  The intervertebral disks are tightly bound to the vertebral bodies to prevent movement within the vertebral column. 
D)  All of the above are true statements. 
A)  All adult vertebrae are separated by intervertebral disks. 
B)  All thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation. 
C)  The intervertebral disks are tightly bound to the vertebral bodies to prevent movement within the vertebral column. 
D)  All of the above are true statements.

Question 10

MATCHING
Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.)
-Anterior arch

Accepted Answer

A) C7 
B) C2 
C) C1 
D) C4 
E) T1
F)T7 
A) C7 
B) C2 
C) C1 
D) C4 
E) T1
F)T7

Question 11

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.

Accepted Answer

A)  concave 
B)  convex 
C)  lateral 
D)  "swayback" lumbar 
A)  concave 
B)  convex 
C)  lateral 
D)  "swayback" lumbar

Question 12

Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared with other vertebrae of the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes 
B)  Overlapping vertebral bodies 
C)  Presence of zygapophyseal joints 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Transverse foramina and double (bifid) tips on spinous processes 
B)  Overlapping vertebral bodies 
C)  Presence of zygapophyseal joints 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

A radiograph of a lateral thoracic spine reveals that there is excessive density along the posterior aspect of the spine.Even with good collimation,the scatter radiation reaching the image receptor obscures the spinous processes.What can the technologist do to improve the visibility of the posterior elements of the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use higher-speed screens and film. 
B)  Increase the kV, lower the mAs. 
C)  Use a higher-ratio grid. 
D)  Place a lead mat on the tabletop just posterior to the patient. 
A)  Use higher-speed screens and film. 
B)  Increase the kV, lower the mAs. 
C)  Use a higher-ratio grid. 
D)  Place a lead mat on the tabletop just posterior to the patient.

Question 14

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a high kV. 
B)  Increase SID. 
C)  Use a breathing technique. 
D)  Flex the spine. 
A)  Use a high kV. 
B)  Increase SID. 
C)  Use a breathing technique. 
D)  Flex the spine.

Question 15

Kyphosis is defined as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  normal lumbar curvature. 
B)  normal convex sacral curvature. 
C)  normal compensatory curve of thoracic spine. 
D)  abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity. 
A)  normal lumbar curvature. 
B)  normal convex sacral curvature. 
C)  normal compensatory curve of thoracic spine. 
D)  abnormal thoracic curvature with increased convexity.

Question 16

The part vertebral foramen is labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The structure pedicle is labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study for a clay shoveler's fracture.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the extent of this fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP cervical spine 
B)  Lateral thoracic spine 
C)  Lateral cervical spine 
D)  AP axial-vertebral arch projection 
A)  AP cervical spine 
B)  Lateral thoracic spine 
C)  Lateral cervical spine 
D)  AP axial-vertebral arch projection

Question 19

The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed _____ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygapophyseal 
B)  fibrous 
C)  intervertebral 
D)  synarthrodial 
A)  zygapophyseal 
B)  fibrous 
C)  intervertebral 
D)  synarthrodial

Question 20

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stress from a severe whiplash type of...

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

MATCHING Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.) -Vertebra prominens

A critique of the image demonstrates which repeatable error?

A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a result of a fall.The initial horizontal beam lateral projection reveals no subluxation or fracture.The ED physician is concerned about a whiplash injury.Which of the following routines would be most helpful in diagnosing this type of injury?

A patient comes to radiology for a thoracic spine routine.The patient has a history of arthritis of the spine.The radiologist requests that additional projections be taken to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints.What positions and/or projections would be ideal to demonstrate these structures?

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C spine projection erect?

Which of the following statements is true?

MATCHING Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.) -Anterior arch

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.

Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared with other vertebrae of the spine?

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

Kyphosis is defined as a(n):

The part vertebral foramen is labeled _____.

The structure pedicle is labeled _____.

A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study for a clay shoveler's fracture.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the extent of this fracture?

The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed _____ joints.

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _. $Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _.$

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

Exam 8: Cervical and Thoracic Spine

The structure lamina is labeled _____.

The structure transverse foramen is labeled _____.

MATCHING Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.) -Vertebra prominens

A critique of the image demonstrates which repeatable error?

A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a result of a fall.The initial horizontal beam lateral projection reveals no subluxation or fracture.The ED physician is concerned about a whiplash injury.Which of the following routines would be most helpful in diagnosing this type of injury?

A patient comes to radiology for a thoracic spine routine.The patient has a history of arthritis of the spine.The radiologist requests that additional projections be taken to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints.What positions and/or projections would be ideal to demonstrate these structures?

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C spine projection erect?

Which of the following statements is true?

MATCHING Match the vertebra with the corresponding terms and/or structures.(You may use an answer more than once.) -Anterior arch

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated _____ curvature.

Which of the following features makes the cervical vertebra unique as compared with other vertebrae of the spine?

Which of the following factors will enhance the visibility of the vertebral bodies during a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

Kyphosis is defined as a(n):

The part vertebral foramen is labeled _____.

The structure pedicle is labeled _____.

A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study for a clay shoveler's fracture.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the extent of this fracture?

The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed _____ joints.

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _____.

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _. $Stress from a severe whiplash type of injury may cause a fracture of the structure labeled _.$