Question 1

More blurring occurs with a shorter exposure angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The majority of ERCP procedures are performed by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  radiologist. 
B)  radiologic technologist. 
C)  gastroenterologist. 
D)  surgeon. 
A)  radiologist. 
B)  radiologic technologist. 
C)  gastroenterologist. 
D)  surgeon. C

Question 3

Linear tomography is primarily used for studies of the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Imaging for a hysterosalpingography includes centering of the CR and image receptor (IR)to:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 inches (10 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis. 
B)  the symphysis pubis. 
C)  the level of the ASIS. 
D)  2 inches (5 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis. 
A)  4 inches (10 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis. 
B)  the symphysis pubis. 
C)  the level of the ASIS. 
D)  2 inches (5 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis.

Question 5

During a myelogram performed with the patient prone,why is a positioning block (bolster)placed under the abdomen for the lumbar puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  To force the contrast media toward the head 
B)  For patient comfort 
C)  To widen the interspinous spaces 
D)  To prevent reflux of contrast media back into the syringe 
A)  To force the contrast media toward the head 
B)  For patient comfort 
C)  To widen the interspinous spaces 
D)  To prevent reflux of contrast media back into the syringe

Question 6

Which of the following is a contraindication for myelography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arachnoiditis 
B)  Blood in the CSF 
C)  Increased intracranial pressure 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Arachnoiditis 
B)  Blood in the CSF 
C)  Increased intracranial pressure 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Another term for tomography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  computed tomography. 
B)  orthoroentgenography. 
C)  body section radiography. 
D)  orthostatic radiography. 
A)  computed tomography. 
B)  orthoroentgenography. 
C)  body section radiography. 
D)  orthostatic radiography.

Question 8

Objects within the body that are farther from the objective plane have:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater movement. 
B)  increased blurring. 
C)  less blurring. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  greater movement. 
B)  increased blurring. 
C)  less blurring. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 9

The patient must remain NPO (nothing by mouth)a minimum of 8 hours following an ERCP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The pivot point between the x-ray tube and IR in a tomographic system is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  amplitude. 
B)  fulcrum. 
C)  tube trajectory. 
D)  objective plane. 
A)  amplitude. 
B)  fulcrum. 
C)  tube trajectory. 
D)  objective plane.

Question 11

Which one of the following is not a factor that directly controls or influences the amount of tomographic blurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tomographic amplitude 
B)  Objective plane 
C)  Object-IR distance 
D)  Exposure angle 
A)  Tomographic amplitude 
B)  Objective plane 
C)  Object-IR distance 
D)  Exposure angle

Question 12

What is the name of the special ruler used in orthoroentgenography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long bone ruler 
B)  Shepard-Logan ruler 
C)  Bell-Thompson ruler 
D)  Myer-Smith ruler 
A)  Long bone ruler 
B)  Shepard-Logan ruler 
C)  Bell-Thompson ruler 
D)  Myer-Smith ruler

Question 13

Objects within the objective plane will appear:

Accepted Answer

A)  blurred. 
B)  sharp and in relative focus. 
C)  as radiolucent densities. 
D)  as streaks. 
A)  blurred. 
B)  sharp and in relative focus. 
C)  as radiolucent densities. 
D)  as streaks.

Question 14

The preferred contrast medium for hysterosalpingography is:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive, ionic, oil based. 
B)  positive, nonionic, water soluble. 
C)  negative carbon dioxide gas. 
D)  thin barium sulfate. 
A)  positive, ionic, oil based. 
B)  positive, nonionic, water soluble. 
C)  negative carbon dioxide gas. 
D)  thin barium sulfate.

Question 15

Which of the four divisions of the uterus is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundus 
B)  Corpus (body) 
C)  Isthmus 
D)  Cervix 
A)  Fundus 
B)  Corpus (body) 
C)  Isthmus 
D)  Cervix

Question 16

MATCHING
Match each of the following tomographic terms with its correct definition.(Use each term only once.)
-The pivot point between tube and IR

Accepted Answer

A) Objective plane 
B) Exposure angle 
C) Tomogram 
D) Blur 
E) Fulcrum
F)Amplitude 
A) Objective plane 
B) Exposure angle 
C) Tomogram 
D) Blur 
E) Fulcrum
F)Amplitude

Question 17

The total distance the x-ray tube travels is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  amplitude. 
B)  fulcrum. 
C)  exposure angle. 
D)  fulcrum level. 
A)  amplitude. 
B)  fulcrum. 
C)  exposure angle. 
D)  fulcrum level.

Question 18

The primary factor affecting the sectional thickness,as controlled by the operator,is exposure angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The wrist should be placed into the pronated PA position for a long bone study of the upper limb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During an arthrogram why is the knee flexed following injection of contrast media before imaging?

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce the viscosity of the contrast media 
B)  To force the contrast media outside of the joint if there is a tear 
C)  To coat the soft tissue structures with contrast media 
D)  None of the above; the knee should not be flexed during an arthrogram after injection of contrast media. 
A)  To reduce the viscosity of the contrast media 
B)  To force the contrast media outside of the joint if there is a tear 
C)  To coat the soft tissue structures with contrast media 
D)  None of the above; the knee should not be flexed during an arthrogram after injection of contrast media.

More blurring occurs with a shorter exposure angle.

The majority of ERCP procedures are performed by a:

Linear tomography is primarily used for studies of the sternum.

Imaging for a hysterosalpingography includes centering of the CR and image receptor (IR)to:

During a myelogram performed with the patient prone,why is a positioning block (bolster)placed under the abdomen for the lumbar puncture?

Which of the following is a contraindication for myelography?

Another term for tomography is:

Objects within the body that are farther from the objective plane have:

The patient must remain NPO (nothing by mouth)a minimum of 8 hours following an ERCP.

The pivot point between the x-ray tube and IR in a tomographic system is termed:

Which one of the following is not a factor that directly controls or influences the amount of tomographic blurring?

What is the name of the special ruler used in orthoroentgenography?

Objects within the objective plane will appear:

The preferred contrast medium for hysterosalpingography is:

Which of the four divisions of the uterus is the largest?

MATCHING Match each of the following tomographic terms with its correct definition.(Use each term only once.) -The pivot point between tube and IR

The total distance the x-ray tube travels is termed:

The primary factor affecting the sectional thickness,as controlled by the operator,is exposure angle.

The wrist should be placed into the pronated PA position for a long bone study of the upper limb.

During an arthrogram why is the knee flexed following injection of contrast media before imaging?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

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

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 19: Special Radiographic Procedures

More blurring occurs with a shorter exposure angle.

The majority of ERCP procedures are performed by a:

Linear tomography is primarily used for studies of the sternum.

Imaging for a hysterosalpingography includes centering of the CR and image receptor (IR)to:

During a myelogram performed with the patient prone,why is a positioning block (bolster)placed under the abdomen for the lumbar puncture?

Which of the following is a contraindication for myelography?

Another term for tomography is:

Objects within the body that are farther from the objective plane have:

The patient must remain NPO (nothing by mouth)a minimum of 8 hours following an ERCP.

The pivot point between the x-ray tube and IR in a tomographic system is termed:

Which one of the following is not a factor that directly controls or influences the amount of tomographic blurring?

What is the name of the special ruler used in orthoroentgenography?

Objects within the objective plane will appear:

The preferred contrast medium for hysterosalpingography is:

Which of the four divisions of the uterus is the largest?

MATCHING Match each of the following tomographic terms with its correct definition.(Use each term only once.) -The pivot point between tube and IR

The total distance the x-ray tube travels is termed:

The primary factor affecting the sectional thickness,as controlled by the operator,is exposure angle.

The wrist should be placed into the pronated PA position for a long bone study of the upper limb.

During an arthrogram why is the knee flexed following injection of contrast media before imaging?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

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

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters