RT 25 Final Exam Review

Which posterior oblique of the lumbar spine demonstrates zygopopyseal joints on the left side?

Which of the following is not considered "trauma" as defined by Merrill's?

Which of the following is an example of blunt force trauma?

Alzheimer disease is the most common form of:

Patient is RAO and the CR is 15 caudad. Which cervical foramina are seen?

All of the following are radiation protection measures taken for pediatric patients "except":

What lower limb projection can be substituted for the routine lateral when the patient is unable to lay on their side?

Whenever possible, a premature infant should be examined:

The _____ is an effective immobilization device for peds upright chest radiography on patients from 6 months to 2 years.

Abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine that can worsen with age.

The amount of contrast media used for imaging procedures varies for elderly patients because of:

Patient on left side and right iliac crest is 5 degrees superior to the left. CR should be angled?

Which body system is responsible for most of the disabilities in people older that 65 years?

Which condition is the invagination or telescoping of the bowel into itself?

It is important for radiographers to know diseases and disorders common to specific age groups and gather information:

Which pediatric fracture usually occurs in the forearm when bending resistance is exceeded but the bone does not break?

What condition, more common in the elderly population, is pictured here?

To make use of the Anode Heel Effect, which end of the femur would you place under the Cathode?

All elderly persons develop dementia.

What is the proper position of the median coronal plane for the right lateral decubitus position of the chest?

To protect the fragile skin of geriatric patients, the use of ______ should be avoided.

The branch of medicine dealing with elderly people and the problems of aging is termed:

If the patient is conscious, alert, and able, which position is best for a mobile CXR?

Which of the following can slow the progress of age-related joint stiffness, fatigue, weight gain, and bone mass loss?

Supination of the upper limb is often impaired in geriatric patients because of all of the following except:

Which two positions would demonstrate the left side cervical foramina?

It takes two people - a radiographer and a sterile team member - to place the IR into a sterile cover.

Which two cholangiographic studies are performed in the OR?

Common general health complaints of the elderly include all of the following except:

Before entering the OR, the radiographer should place sterile drapes over both ends of the C-arm.

Who is responsible to make sure everyone in the OR has lead on?

What type of fracture occurs through the epiphysis?

What is one of the common psychological effects of aging?

An obstruction that may develop due to twisting of the bowel loop.

An elderly patient can often experience _________ when going from a recumbent position to a sitting position.

When performing the odontoid projection on a trauma patient, how is the CR directed?

The radiographer may only touch non-sterile items within the operating room (OR).

Pediatric patients are more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults.

If a trauma patient is bleeding, which step should the radiographer take?

When positioning for a portable AP upright CXR in the ICU, it is important to:

In this picture, what position is the C-arm in?

To provide quality imaging when working with the geriatric population, the radiographer must be able to:

To open the cervical foramina on the right side, which posterior oblique is used?

Which projection method is used to get a lateral hip when both hips are fractured?

What is the CR angulation for the AP axial sacrum?

Where should the C-arm be centered for an operative cholangiogram?

Where does the CR enter for a cross-table lateral cervical spine?

All of the following are important radiation protection practices for scoliosis imaging on the adolescent "except":

Which of the following symptoms is associated with a stroke?

TJC has a standard requiring radiographers to demonstrate competency in working with pediatric and geriatric patients.

The most effective means of radiation protection for the radiographer during mobile radiography is:

When assisting the patient on and off the table, the radiographer must be aware that older people often have a fear of:

If free air is suspected, which projection should be done on the abdomen?

Which item might be important to have when you go on a portable for a Gun shot wound (GSW) in the ER?

Conditions of the respiratory and cardiac systems in the elderly are common. What condition is pictured here?

One of the ways to obtain the cooperation of the pediatric patient is to:

Which of the following personnel is not a member of the sterile team during a surgical procedure?

"Prejudice or discrimination against the elderly" is the definition of:

For which age group is "privacy" a priority for the radiographer?

For the AP pelvis on a trauma patient with fractured proximal femurs, which of the following should not be done?

On a portable upright CXR, the CR should enter:

What should the radiographer do if the sterile field is accidentally compromised?

Which of the following conditions can cause an upper airway obstruction if the child were placed supine?

The LAO position would demonstrate lumbar zygopopyseal joints closer to the IR.

Which body system is usually the first to show apparent signs of aging?

Within how many feet from the x-ray tube should shielding be provided to patients in adjacent beds?

Conditions of the respiratory and cardiac systems in the elderly are common. What condition is pictured here?

Radiographers performing mobile exams should wear a _____________ for proper radiation protection.

What attire is not required for the radiographer to wear in the OR suite?

Which surface in the OR is considered non-sterile?

If fluid is suspected in the right lung, which lateral decubitus CXR should be done?

How much is the patient rotated for the LPO of the right SI joint?

Hearing and visual impairments associated with aging are classified as disorders of the :

Elimination of ___________________ will improve the listening environment for an elderly patient.

Which two ducts form the Common Bile Duct?