Deck 19: Image Evaluation

Question 1

What error is evident in Figure 19-2?

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.

Answer 1

The radiation field is not centered over the anatomy.

Question 2

What is the first step in a systematic image review?

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.

Answer 2

Check for accurate and complete image identification markers.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

With the toes pointing toward the ceiling

Question 4

Which of the following describes optimum radiographic viewing conditions?

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 5

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.

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

Question 6

What is wrong with Figure 19-8?

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.

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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

Question 9

How can Figure 19-8 be corrected?

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

Question 10

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

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 11

What error is evident in Figure 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.

Question 12

How can Figure 19-7 be corrected?

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

Question 13

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

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 14

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

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

Which of the following errors is 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 16

What projection is demonstrated in Figure 19-2?

A) PA
B) PA oblique
C) AP
D) Lateral→

Question 17

What error is evident in Figure 19-6?

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.

Question 18

What is wrong with Figure 19-7?

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 19

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

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

Question 20

What position is demonstrated in Figure 19-1?

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