Question 1

What error is evident in Figure 19-4?

Accepted Answer

A)  Part of the anatomy of interest is not included on the image. 
B)  The anatomy of interest is rotated out of proper position. 
C)  There is no right or left side marker visible. 
D)  There is no error evident in image 19-4. 
A)  Part of the anatomy of interest is not included on the image. 
B)  The anatomy of interest is rotated out of proper position. 
C)  There is no right or left side marker visible. 
D)  There is no error evident in image 19-4. A

Question 2

What is the customary method to hang an image for viewing?
1) With the superior anatomy at the top
2) As if the patient were facing the viewer
3) As if the patient were lying down

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 A

Question 3

What is wrong with Figure 19-8?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is too much density on the image. 
B)  The anatomy of interest is rotated. 
C)  Image contrast is too low. 
D)  An artifact is present on the image. 
A)  There is too much density on the image. 
B)  The anatomy of interest is rotated. 
C)  Image contrast is too low. 
D)  An artifact is present on the image. C

Question 4

What position is demonstrated in Figure 19-1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recumbent 
B)  Anatomic 
C)  Decubitus 
D)  Prone 
A)  Recumbent 
B)  Anatomic 
C)  Decubitus 
D)  Prone

Question 5

Which of the following errors is evident in Figure 19-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is rotation of the anatomy of interest. 
B)  CR and IR were not aligned. 
C)  The image is too dark. 
D)  There is no error evident in Figure 19-5. 
A)  There is rotation of the anatomy of interest. 
B)  CR and IR were not aligned. 
C)  The image is too dark. 
D)  There is no error evident in Figure 19-5.

Question 6

Radiographs made with the patient in the ______ position are usually hung horizontally.

Accepted Answer

A)  supine 
B)  prone 
C)  decubitus 
D)  upright 
A)  supine 
B)  prone 
C)  decubitus 
D)  upright

Question 7

How can Figure 19-8 be corrected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease mAs by at least 50%. 
B)  Remove artifact from patient. 
C)  Decrease collimation. 
D)  Decrease kVp. 
A)  Decrease mAs by at least 50%. 
B)  Remove artifact from patient. 
C)  Decrease collimation. 
D)  Decrease kVp.

Question 8

What error is evident in Figure 19-2?

Accepted Answer

A)  The image is underexposed. 
B)  An artifact is present. 
C)  The radiation field is not centered over the anatomy. 
D)  Anatomy is not oriented correctly for this projection. 
A)  The image is underexposed. 
B)  An artifact is present. 
C)  The radiation field is not centered over the anatomy. 
D)  Anatomy is not oriented correctly for this projection.

Question 9

How can Figure 19-7 be corrected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce mAs by at least 50%. 
B)  Add radiographic marker. 
C)  Correct rotation of anatomy. 
D)  Reduce kVp by at least 50%. 
A)  Reduce mAs by at least 50%. 
B)  Add radiographic marker. 
C)  Correct rotation of anatomy. 
D)  Reduce kVp by at least 50%.

Question 10

What is the first step in a systematic image review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check for accurate and complete image identification markers. 
B)  Check for pertinent and complete anatomy in the proper position. 
C)  Check for appropriate density and contrast. 
D)  Check for aesthetic quality. 
A)  Check for accurate and complete image identification markers. 
B)  Check for pertinent and complete anatomy in the proper position. 
C)  Check for appropriate density and contrast. 
D)  Check for aesthetic quality.

Question 11

What projection is demonstrated in Figure 19-2?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique 
C)  AP 
D)  Lateral→ 
A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique 
C)  AP 
D)  Lateral→

Question 12

What is wrong with Figure 19-7?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy is rotated to the left. 
B)  A radiographic marker is not present. 
C)  There is too much density on the image. 
D)  The image contrast is too high. 
A)  Anatomy is rotated to the left. 
B)  A radiographic marker is not present. 
C)  There is too much density on the image. 
D)  The image contrast is too high.

Question 13

Which of the following errors are evident in Figure 19-3?
1) The anatomy of interest is not centered to the IR.
2) There is too much density.
3) The blocker is in the anatomy of interest.

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 14

Which of the following will improve the quality of Figure 19-3?

Accepted Answer

A)  Center the IR and CR more distal and right on the patient. 
B)  Center the IR and CR more distal and left on the patient. 
C)  Center the IR and CR more proximal and right on the patient. 
D)  Center the IR and CR more proximal and left on the patient. 
A)  Center the IR and CR more distal and right on the patient. 
B)  Center the IR and CR more distal and left on the patient. 
C)  Center the IR and CR more proximal and right on the patient. 
D)  Center the IR and CR more proximal and left on the patient.

Question 15

What projection and anatomy of interest are demonstrated in Figure 19-3?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA projection of the hand 
B)  AP projection of the thumb 
C)  Lateral projection of the hand 
D)  AP projection of the hand 
A)  PA projection of the hand 
B)  AP projection of the thumb 
C)  Lateral projection of the hand 
D)  AP projection of the hand

Question 16

What causes an unexposed area at the top or bottom of a radiographic image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scatter radiation 
B)  Patient not aligned to the IR 
C)  CR not aligned to the IR 
D)  CR not centered to anatomy of interest 
A)  Scatter radiation 
B)  Patient not aligned to the IR 
C)  CR not aligned to the IR 
D)  CR not centered to anatomy of interest

Question 17

Which of the following describes optimum radiographic viewing conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiographs should be viewed with a "hot light." 
B)  Radiographs should be viewed in a totally darkened room. 
C)  Radiographs should be viewed in a normally lit room. 
D)  Radiographs should be viewed in a room with low light. 
A)  Radiographs should be viewed with a "hot light." 
B)  Radiographs should be viewed in a totally darkened room. 
C)  Radiographs should be viewed in a normally lit room. 
D)  Radiographs should be viewed in a room with low light.

Question 18

What projection and anatomy of interest are demonstrated in Figure 19-6?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP projection of the forearm 
B)  AP projection of the elbow 
C)  Lateral projection of the forearm 
D)  Lateral projection of the elbow 
A)  AP projection of the forearm 
B)  AP projection of the elbow 
C)  Lateral projection of the forearm 
D)  Lateral projection of the elbow

Question 19

What is the proper method to hang an AP projection of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  With the toes pointing toward the floor 
B)  With the toes pointing toward the ceiling 
C)  With the toes pointing toward the right 
D)  With the toes pointing toward the left 
A)  With the toes pointing toward the floor 
B)  With the toes pointing toward the ceiling 
C)  With the toes pointing toward the right 
D)  With the toes pointing toward the left

Question 20

What error is evident in Figure 19-6?

Accepted Answer

A) Artifacts are present. 
B) Part of the anatomy of interest is not included on the image. 
C) Anatomy of interest is not properly positioned. 
D) The image contrast is too high. 
A) Artifacts are present. 
B) Part of the anatomy of interest is not included on the image. 
C) Anatomy of interest is not properly positioned. 
D) The image contrast is too high.

Exam 19: Image Evaluation

What error is evident in Figure 19-4?

What is the customary method to hang an image for viewing? 1) With the superior anatomy at the top 2) As if the patient were facing the viewer 3) As if the patient were lying down

What is wrong with Figure 19-8?

What position is demonstrated in Figure 19-1?

Which of the following errors is evident in Figure 19-5?

Radiographs made with the patient in the ______ position are usually hung horizontally.

How can Figure 19-8 be corrected?

What error is evident in Figure 19-2?

How can Figure 19-7 be corrected?

What is the first step in a systematic image review?

What projection is demonstrated in Figure 19-2?

What is wrong with Figure 19-7?

Which of the following errors are evident in Figure 19-3? 1) The anatomy of interest is not centered to the IR. 2) There is too much density. 3) The blocker is in the anatomy of interest.

Which of the following will improve the quality of Figure 19-3?

What projection and anatomy of interest are demonstrated in Figure 19-3?

What causes an unexposed area at the top or bottom of a radiographic image?

Which of the following describes optimum radiographic viewing conditions?

What projection and anatomy of interest are demonstrated in Figure 19-6?

What is the proper method to hang an AP projection of the foot?

What error is evident in Figure 19-6?

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