Question 1

A localized area of destructive change in body tissue is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  disease. 
B)  legion. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  syndrome. 
A)  disease. 
B)  legion. 
C)  lesion. 
D)  syndrome.

Question 2

A long,sharp bony process is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  styloid. 
B)  crest. 
C)  condyle. 
D)  tuberosity. 
A)  styloid. 
B)  crest. 
C)  condyle. 
D)  tuberosity.

Question 3

Diseases that are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and/or signs are called ______ conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic 
B)  acute 
C)  terminal 
D)  exogenous 
A)  chronic 
B)  acute 
C)  terminal 
D)  exogenous

Question 4

Refer to the diagram. What is the patient position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
C)  Right anterior oblique (RAO) 
D)  Left anterior oblique (LAO) 
A)  Right posterior oblique (RPO) 
B)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) 
C)  Right anterior oblique (RAO) 
D)  Left anterior oblique (LAO)

Question 5

A general knowledge of ______ helps limited operators understand the reasons procedures are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychology 
B)  pathology 
C)  terminology 
D)  positioning 
A)  psychology 
B)  pathology 
C)  terminology 
D)  positioning

Question 6

In what part of the cell are the organelles located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma membrane 
B)  Cytoplasm 
C)  Nucleus 
D)  DNA 
A)  Plasma membrane 
B)  Cytoplasm 
C)  Nucleus 
D)  DNA

Question 7

Which organ system is composed of the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular 
B)  Skeletal 
C)  Circulatory 
D)  Respiratory 
A)  Muscular 
B)  Skeletal 
C)  Circulatory 
D)  Respiratory

Question 8

What term is applied to joints that are freely moveable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synarthrosis 
B)  Amphiarthrosis 
C)  Diarthrosis 
D)  Biarthrosis 
A)  Synarthrosis 
B)  Amphiarthrosis 
C)  Diarthrosis 
D)  Biarthrosis

Question 9

Which of the following are the main parts of a cell?
1) Plasma membrane
2) Cytoplasm
3) Nucleus

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 10

What is the function of the plasma membrane of a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides the "blueprint" for cell structure and function 
B)  Controls the activities of the cell 
C)  Provides communication between the cell and the rest of the body 
D)  Performs the work of the cell 
A)  Provides the "blueprint" for cell structure and function 
B)  Controls the activities of the cell 
C)  Provides communication between the cell and the rest of the body 
D)  Performs the work of the cell

Question 11

A prediction of the course of the disease and the prospects for the patient's recovery is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosis. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  sign. 
D)  symptom. 
A)  diagnosis. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  sign. 
D)  symptom.

Question 12

Which of the following are organ systems of the human body?
1) Integumentary
2) Lymphatic
3) Nervous

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 13

What is a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  A similar group of tissues that work together to perform special functions 
B)  The highest level of structural organization of the human body 
C)  The lowest level of structural organization of the human body 
D)  A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions 
A)  A similar group of tissues that work together to perform special functions 
B)  The highest level of structural organization of the human body 
C)  The lowest level of structural organization of the human body 
D)  A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions

Question 14

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alimentary canal 
B)  Elementary tract 
C)  Ligamentary canal 
D)  Gastroinguinal tract 
A)  Alimentary canal 
B)  Elementary tract 
C)  Ligamentary canal 
D)  Gastroinguinal tract

Question 15

The midcoronal plane divides the body into equal _____ halves.

Accepted Answer

A)  right and left 
B)  superior and inferior 
C)  anterior and posterior 
D)  top and bottom 
A)  right and left 
B)  superior and inferior 
C)  anterior and posterior 
D)  top and bottom

Question 16

What term is applied to joints that allow limited movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synarthrosis 
B)  Amphiarthrosis 
C)  Diarthrosis 
D)  Biarthrosis 
A)  Synarthrosis 
B)  Amphiarthrosis 
C)  Diarthrosis 
D)  Biarthrosis

Question 17

Refer to the diagram in question 66. What is the projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Tangential 
A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Lateral 
D)  Tangential

Question 18

An axial projection is achieved when the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient is in a recumbent position. 
B)  CR "skims" the profile of the part. 
C)  CR is angled longitudinally more than 10 degrees. 
D)  CR is horizontal. 
A)  patient is in a recumbent position. 
B)  CR "skims" the profile of the part. 
C)  CR is angled longitudinally more than 10 degrees. 
D)  CR is horizontal.

Question 19

Which of the following are parts of the axial skeleton?
1) Skull
2) Spine
3) Shoulders

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 20

An organ is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of tissues that work together to perform specialized and complex functions. 
B)  a group of similar cells that work together to perform functions. 
C)  the smallest unit of living things. 
D)  a complex protein that provides the "blueprint" for the body's structure and function. 
A)  a group of tissues that work together to perform specialized and complex functions. 
B)  a group of similar cells that work together to perform functions. 
C)  the smallest unit of living things. 
D)  a complex protein that provides the "blueprint" for the body's structure and function.

Exam 12: Introduction to Anatomy, positioning, and Pathology

A localized area of destructive change in body tissue is called a:

A long,sharp bony process is called a:

Diseases that are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and/or signs are called ______ conditions.

Refer to the diagram. What is the patient position?

A general knowledge of ______ helps limited operators understand the reasons procedures are needed.

In what part of the cell are the organelles located?

Which organ system is composed of the heart and blood vessels?

What term is applied to joints that are freely moveable?

Which of the following are the main parts of a cell? 1) Plasma membrane 2) Cytoplasm 3) Nucleus

What is the function of the plasma membrane of a cell?

A prediction of the course of the disease and the prospects for the patient's recovery is termed:

Which of the following are organ systems of the human body? 1) Integumentary 2) Lymphatic 3) Nervous

What is a system?

Which of the following terms may be used in place of the gastrointestinal tract?

The midcoronal plane divides the body into equal _____ halves.

What term is applied to joints that allow limited movement?

Refer to the diagram in question 66. What is the projection?

An axial projection is achieved when the:

Which of the following are parts of the axial skeleton? 1) Skull 2) Spine 3) Shoulders

An organ is defined as:

Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator

Introduction to Radiographic Equipment

Basic Mathematics for Limited Operators

Basic Physics of Radiography

X-Ray Production

X-Ray Circuit and Tube Heat Management

Principles of Exposure and Image Quality

Digital Image Receptor Systems

Scatter Radiation and Its Control

Formulating X-Ray Techniques

Radiobiology and Radiation Safety

Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Extremity and Pelvis

Spine

Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen

Skull, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Radiography of Pediatric and Geriatric Patients

Image Evaluation

Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Professionalism

Safety and Infection Control

Assessing Patients and Managing Acute Situations

Medications and Their Administration

Medical Laboratory Skills

Additional Procedures for Assessment and Diagnosis

Bone Densitometry

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