RADR 233 final review - revised

Which of the following immobilization techniques is age appropriate for a 5-year-old pediatric patient?

Because of radiation exposure to the head & neck region, a C-arm should not be used in the PA projection tube alignment.

What is used to create an x-ray beam that activates at timed increments to reduce exposure during c-arm fluoroscopy?

What is the centering point for a KUB?

Which of the cardinal rules of radiation protection is the most effective at reducing exposure during mobile & surgical

If a patients' heartbeat is substantially elevated, you would describe this condition using the term:

Arthroplasty is a formal term describing a(n):  

 The abbreviation ORIF refers to:

What projection(s) for a dislocated shoulder should be performed on a patient that is unable to stand or sit erect ?

Which of the following is NOT an essential attribute for the surgical radiographer?

The horizontal beam lateral lumbar spine projection requires a CR position that is:

A surgical procedure to remove a small portion of the bone that is impinging the nerve root is termed:  

What is the CR angulation on an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

A fragment of bone that is separated or pulled away by the attached tendon or ligament is termed a(n) _____ fracture.

A laparoscope is used during the retrograde urogram.  

Retrograde urography is classified as a non-functional study of the urinary system.

How is the CR aligned for the acanthiomeatal (reverse Waters) projection for the facial bones?

Only sterile items are allowed within the sterile field.  

Which of the following fractures usually involves the spine? 

During an ERCP, which of the following steps is part of the radiologic technologists role?

The following image from an esophagram demonstrates what pathology?  

What should a technologist do if the sterile environment is violated during a surgical procedure?  

Which imaging modality is often used to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy?

A 64-year old patient, is unable to sit or stand but needs an x-ray for free air. What projection must you perform?

When performing imaging during an operative cholangiogram, the IR is placed in a special metal tray called a:

A fracture in which the bone is broken into three pieces, with the middle fragment broken at both ends is what?

Which of the following is an indication for having an x-ray of the pelvis?

Which of the following fractures is often called a reverse Colles’ with anterior displacement of the distal radius?

How much rotation is required for an AP oblique projection of the sternum on a hypersthenic patient?  

The horizontal beam lateral projection for the cervical spine requires a ____ source image receptor distance (SID).

With high-level fluoroscopy (HLF), the maximum exposure rate cannot exceed 20 R/min.

Which one of the following devices is classified as an external fixator?

Post-reduction projections of the upper and lower limbs generally require only the joint nearest to the fracture site.  

A hysterosalpingogram should be undertaken:

The marker on this image demonstrates what anatomical part?

How much rotation of the body is generally required for an AP oblique, lateral scapular Y projection?  

What radiographic projection is represented in the accompanying image?

Ankylosing spondylitis

All of the following factors are causes of childhood cancer EXCEPT?

What structure is identified with an arrow in the following image?

What is the medical term used to describe a partial dislocation of a joint?

The primary clinical indication for an operative cholangiogram is:

Soaking of moisture through a sterile drape, cover, or protective barrier permitting bacteria to reach sterile areas is:

Focused grids are recommended for mobile chest studies.

What abdominal projection(s) should be performed on a patient with a history of recent abdominal surgery?

Which of the following fractures is described as an incomplete fracture with the cortex broken on one side of the bone?

An internal pacemaker implantation can be performed under local anesthetic.

How would you radiograph the abdomen of a hypersthenic man?

Which of the following projections of the abdomen best demonstrates an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Which of the following devices is an alternative to traditional spinal fusion procedures?

The retrograde pyelogram is intended to demonstrate the collecting structures of the kidney only

“Boost” exposures used during C-arm procedures are intended to:

A patient arrives in the ED unable to walk after falling off a balcony. The following radiograph obtain represents:

A bruise type of injury with a possible avulsion fracture is termed a(n):

Electrohydraulic shock wave used to break apart calcifications in the urinary system is the definition for:

A fracture that occurs through the pedicles of C2, with or without displacement of C2 or C3, is termed a ____ fracture.

The frequency of x-ray examinations for patients of all ages in the United States has increased by ___ times since 1950.

Typically, how much contrast media is injected by the surgeon during an operative cholangiogram?

Along with a decline in memory, dementia patients may also experience changes in:

What is the primary disadvantage of performing a PA thumb over an AP projection?r

A self-propelled, battery-driven mobile (portable) x-ray unit will generally go up a maximum incline of:  

Where should the operator or surgeon stand when using a C-arm unit in a horizontal central ray (CR) position?

A 30° tilt of the C-arm tube from vertical will increase radiation exposure to the face & neck by a factor of what?

A possible complication when performing an arthrogram is:

Radiography of the liver and biliary system includes:

Which procedure may require the use of Luque or Harrington rods?

The female bony pelvis differs from the male bony pelvis.  Which of the following statements is correct?  

The PA Axial "Butterfly" projection of the rectosigmoid requires a CR angulation of:

Which of the following fractures involves the distal fifth metacarpal?

Which of the following projections best demonstrates free abdominal air on the patient who cannot stand or sit erect?

What type of fracture is also called a "march fracture"?

A patient enters the ED with a possible Monteggia fracture. Which positioning routines should be performed?

Which of the following statements concerning surgical cholangiography is correct?

What projections would you perform on a patient immobilized on a backboard with a possible orbital blow-out fracture?

What radiographic projection is demonstrated in this image?

A patient enters the ED with a possible greenstick fracture. Which age group does this type of fracture usually affect?

How is the CENTRAL RAY (CR) aligned for an axiolateral, inferosuperior (Danelius-Miller) projection of the hip?

Asepsis is defined as a(n):

You perform a forearm with 55 kV & 5 mAs. After placement of a fiberglass cast, what technical factors should you use?

A patient enters the ED with a possible sternum fx - supine & unable to lie prone. What projections should you perform?

Shoe covers are NOT required in the pre-surgical, surgical or recovery areas.

What imaging modality is often used to diagnose pulmonary emboli?

The urologist will withdraw the urethral catheter before imaging begins for a retrograde pyelogram.

A plane that divides the body into mirror images is:

Closer to the point of origin or closer to the body is termed:

A health professional who prepares the operating room by supplying it with the appropriate supplies and instruments is a

A 45 year old female has bloating of the abdomen and difficulty passing stools.  The following image represents:

What is the appropriated action of a technologist whose patient is showing moderate to severe symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Meconium ileus is:

Colitis is: