Exam 1

Question 1 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Fill in the abbreviation meanings:
SID:
CR:
DR:
IR:
OID:
RAO:
mAs:
kVp:

Explanation

Question 2 of 78

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The four basic types of body habitus:
Average, normal sized patient: ❌
Smaller than average sized patient: ❌
Abnormally small patient: ❌
Larger than average sized patient: ❌

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Sthenic

Hyposthenic

Asthenic

Hypersthenic

Explanation

Question 3 of 78

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How do radiographers help reduce the risk of imaging involuntary motion?

Select one of the following:

Use immobilization
Appropriate patient instructions
Clear communications
Use the shortest possible exposure time

Explanation

Question 4 of 78

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List two organs found in each of the following cavities:

Thoracic: ( Lungs, Stomach, Urinary bladder ) and ( Heart, Intestines, Reproductive organs )
Abdominal: ( Lungs, Stomach, Urinary bladder ) and ( Heart, Intestines, Reproductive organs )
Pelvic: ( Lungs, Stomach, Urinary bladder ) and ( Heart, Intestines, Reproductive organs )

Explanation

Question 5 of 78

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Name the plane of the body which divides the body into equal right and left halves:

Explanation

Question 6 of 78

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List the categories of structures found in the axial skeleton:

A. ( Skull, Shoulder girdle, Pelvic girdle, Scapula )
B. ( Neck, Pelvic girdle, Clavicles, Scapula )
C. ( Thorax, Clavicle, Carpals, Scapula )
D. ( Vertebral column, Clavicles, Pelvic girdle, Shoulder girdle )

Explanation

Question 7 of 78

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Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

List the three functional classifications of the joints in the human body:
1) ( Synarthrotic, Fibrous )
2) ( Amphiarthrotic, Cartilaginous )
3) ( Diarthrotic, Synovial )

Explanation

Question 8 of 78

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Which term refers to the study of the diseases of the human body?

Select one of the following:

Anatomy
Osteology
Pathology
Physiology

Explanation

Question 9 of 78

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What are the four fundamental body planes?

Select one of the following:

Sagittal , coronal, horizontal, and oblique
Sagittal , coronal, midaxillary, and transverse
Midsagittal , midcoronal, horizontal, and oblique
Midsagittal , midcoronal, midaxillary, and transverse

Explanation

Question 10 of 78

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Which are the two great cavities of the torso?

Select one of the following:

Pelvic and pleural
Pelvic and abdominal
Thoracic and pleural
Thoracic and abdominopelvic

Explanation

Question 11 of 78

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In which quadrant of the abdomen is the appendix located?

Explanation

Question 12 of 78

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Excluding small sesamoid and accessory bones in the skull, how many bones comprise the human skeleton?

Explanation

Question 13 of 78

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

In which quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the stomach located?

Explanation

Question 14 of 78

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Which of the following bones is NOT classified as a flat bone?

Select one of the following:

Rib
Radius
Skull
Sternum

Explanation

Question 15 of 78

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Which bone classification does the vertebrae belong to?

Explanation

Question 16 of 78

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Which term specifically refers to the study of the structures of the body?

Select one of the following:

Anatomy
Osteology
Arthrology
Physiology

Explanation

Question 17 of 78

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Which structural classification of articulations are cranial sutures?

Select one of the following:

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
Symphysis

Explanation

Question 18 of 78

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Which type of movement occurs in a hinge joint?

Select one of the following:

Rotational
Gliding or sliding
Flexion and extension
Abduction and adduction

Explanation

Question 19 of 78

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Name two hinge joints found in the body:
A. ( Elbow joint, AC joints, Shoulder joint )
B. ( Knee joint, Hip joint, Wrist joints )

Explanation

Question 20 of 78

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Which term refers to a hole in a bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass?

Select one of the following:

Sinus
Fissure
Groove
Foramen

Explanation

Question 21 of 78

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Which term refers to a body part located on the same side of the body, ie right hand and right wrist?

Select one of the following:

Lateral
Posterior
Ipsilateral
Contralateral

Explanation

Question 22 of 78

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Which term refers to a type of fracture in which a broken bone projects through the skin?

Select one of the following:

Open
Closed
Displaced
Nondisplaced

Explanation

Question 23 of 78

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Which term refers to the direction of the central ray as it passes though the patient's body?

Select one of the following:

View
Method
Position
Projection

Explanation

Question 24 of 78

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Which term refers to the movement of a body part toward the central axis of the body?

Select one of the following:

Flexion
Inversion
Abduction
Adduction

Explanation

Question 25 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Write out the meaning for the following abbreviations:
RPO:
LUQ:

Explanation

Question 26 of 78

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What is the name for the space between the two pleural cavities which contain the heart and great blood vessels?

Select one of the following:

Hilum
Mediastinum
Pleural space
Thoracic cavity

Explanation

Question 27 of 78

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Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Select one of the following:

Liver
Trachea
Heart
Diaphragm

Explanation

Question 28 of 78

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What structure consists of 16-20 C-shaped cartilaginous rings?

Select one of the following:

Trachea
Right pulmonary bronchus
Diaphragm
Alveolus

Explanation

Question 29 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Write the standard SID that should be used for chest radiography in inches and cementers. Show your math calculation.
in x = cm

Explanation

Question 30 of 78

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The left lung has _ lobes, while the right lung contains _ lobes.

Select one of the following:

2,3
3,2
10,20
20,10

Explanation

Question 31 of 78

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The primary reason to roll the shoulders forward for the PA projection of the chest it to:

Select one of the following:

Place the heart in contact with the IR
Remove the scapulae from the lung fields
Place the diaphragm at the lowest level on expiration
Separate lung tissue from the ribs

Explanation

Question 32 of 78

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The trachea bifurcates and forms the:

Select one of the following:

Right and left bronchi
Right and left hilum
Costophrenic angles
Pulmonary arteries

Explanation

Question 33 of 78

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Which of the following chest projections places the heart closest to the image receptor?

Select one of the following:

Left lateral
Right lateral
AP
PA

Explanation

Question 34 of 78

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Standard chest radiography should be performed on what phase on respiration?

Select one of the following:

Full expiration
Full inspiration

Explanation

Question 35 of 78

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Taking a chest x-ray at full inspiration moves the diaphragm ( up, down ) and ( expands, condenses ) the lung field.

Explanation

Question 36 of 78

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The number or rib pairs to be demonstrated in a PA projection of the chest in order to provide maximum demonstration of lung volume is:

Select one of the following:

4
8
6
10

Explanation

Question 37 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

A supine radiographic projection of the abdomen is commonly referred to as a KUB. What do the letters stand for?
K=
U=
B=

Explanation

Question 38 of 78

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The standard SID for a KUB would be _____ inches.

Select one of the following:

20
60
40
72

Explanation

Question 39 of 78

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The phase of respiration to employ for abdominal imaging is:

Select one of the following:

Full inspiration
Full expiration

Explanation

Question 40 of 78

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An abdominal image is taken during full expiration to move the diaphragm ( up, down ) making the abdominal space more ( open, closed ).

Explanation

Question 41 of 78

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The average KVP to be employed for an upright chest radiography should be:

Select one of the following:

60-70 kVp
80-90 kVp
90-100 kVp
110-120 kVp

Explanation

Question 42 of 78

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Which of the following projections best demonstrates air-fluid levels in the abdominal cavity?

Select one of the following:

AP supine
PA
AP upright/erect
Right lateral

Explanation

Question 43 of 78

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Which decubitus position is routinely taken when the patient is unable to stand for an erect abdominal projection?

Select one of the following:

Ventral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Right lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus

Explanation

Question 44 of 78

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The condition in which air fills the potential space between the layers of the pleura is called:

Select one of the following:

Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Atelectasis
Emphysema

Explanation

Question 45 of 78

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Besides kVp, what additional exposure factor must be set for each radiographic image?

Explanation

Question 46 of 78

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Which of the following is an effective way to detect rotation of the patient with the PA projection of the chest?

Select one of the following:

The number of ribs demonstrated above the diaphragm
The asymmetrical appearance of the sternoclavicular (SC) joints
The amount of apical area demonstrated above the clavicles
The appearance of the lateral border of the scapulae outside the lung fields

Explanation

Question 47 of 78

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With reference to the placement of the IR, how are the midsagittal plane and the midcoronal planes positioned for the PA projection of the chest?

Select one of the following:

midsagittal parallel and midcoronal parallel
midsagittal parallel and midcoronal perpendicular
midsagittal perpendicular and midcoronal parallel
midsagittal perpendicular and midcoronal perpendicular

Explanation

Question 48 of 78

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Why should chest images be performed with a 72" SID?

Select one of the following:

To blur involuntary heart motion
To minimize magnification of the heart
To maximize magnification of the heart
To project the clavicles above the apices

Explanation

Question 49 of 78

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Using a lateral decubitus projection for patients who are unable to stand upright best demonstrates which of the following pathologic conditions of the chest?

Select one of the following:

Rib fractures
Cardiomegaly
Collapsed lung
Air or fluid levels

Explanation

Question 50 of 78

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Which radiographic position requires that the patient be placed supine with the IR placed vertically against the patient's right side and a horizontal central ray directed to the center of the IR

Select one of the following:

Ventral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Right lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus

Explanation

Question 51 of 78

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Which radiographic position requires that the patient be lying prone?

Select one of the following:

Ventral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Right lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus

Explanation

Question 52 of 78

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The liver, stomach, and pancreas are located in the:

Select one of the following:

Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Digestive system
Retroperitoneum

Explanation

Question 53 of 78

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Which evaluation criteria pertains to the AP axial (lordotic) projection of the chest?

Select one of the following:

The ribs should appear distorted
The clavicles should lie below the apices
The sternum should be lateral (not rotated)
The thoracic intervertebral disc spaces should be open

Explanation

Question 54 of 78

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The abdomen is divided into two cavities. The inferior cavity is called the:

Select one of the following:

Abdominal
Pelvic
Gonadal
Retroperitoneal

Explanation

Question 55 of 78

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Which three projections usually comprise the acute abdomen series for ambulatory patients?

Select one of the following:

Supine KUB, AP upright abdomen, and PA chest
Supine KUB, right lateral decubitus, and PA chest
Left lateral decubitus, dorsal decubitus abdomen, and PA chest
Right lateral decubitus, left lateral decubitus, and dorsal decubitus abdomen

Explanation

Question 56 of 78

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To which level of the patient should the CR be directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen?

Select one of the following:

T 10 vertebral body
L 3 vertebral body
2" above the iliac crest
The level of the iliac crest

Explanation

Question 57 of 78

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Refers to the back part of the body or an organ: ❌
Refers to the palm of the hand: ❌
Refers to nearer the feet or situated below: ❌
Refers to parts farthest from the point of attachment: ❌
Refers to parts far from the surface of the body: ❌
Refers to parts away from the median plane of the body or away from the middle of a part: ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Posterior

Palmar

Caudad

Cephalad

Distal

Proximal

Deep

Superficial

Lateral

Explanation

Question 58 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Write the word that means the opposite from the term given:
Caudad:
Posterior:
Lateral:
Deep:
Distal:

Explanation

Question 59 of 78

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For the AP upright abdomen image of an adult of average size, why should the centering be slightly higher than the centering level used for the supine image?

Select one of the following:

to include the bladder
to include the diaphragm
to visualize gall stones
to visualize kidney stones

Explanation

Question 60 of 78

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Which projection does not demonstrate free air levels within the abdominal cavity?

Select one of the following:

AP projection with the patient supine
AP projection with the patient upright
Lateral projection, dorsal decubitus position
AP projection, left lateral decubitus position

Explanation

Question 61 of 78

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An acute abdominal series may be ordered for all of the following reasons except to:

Select one of the following:

Check for a pneumoperitoneum
Evaluate the presence of free fluid in the abdominopelvic cavity
Check for the presence of kidney stones or gallstones
Rule out bowel obstruction or infection

Explanation

Question 62 of 78

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Which evaluation criterion pertains to the PA projection image of the cheat?

Select one of the following:

The ribs should appear distorted
The clavicles should lie superior to the apices
The scapulae should be projected outside the lung fields
The ribs posterior to the vertebral column should be superimposed

Explanation

Question 63 of 78

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Which pathologic condition(s) of the lungs is best demonstrated with the left lateral decubitus position, which results in a PA projection?

Select one of the following:

Free air in both sides of the chest
Fluid levels in both sides of the chest
Free air in the left side or fluid levels in the right side
Fluid levels in the left side or free air in the right side

Explanation

Question 64 of 78

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Which PA oblique position of the chest may be used to evaluate the left lung?

Select one of the following:

45 degree RAO
45 degree LAO
45 degree LPO
45 degree RPO

Explanation

Question 65 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Write the plural form of the following words:
Apex:
Alveolus:

Explanation

Question 66 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

What classification of joint movement occurs from this joint?
List the name of the joint:

Explanation

Question 67 of 78

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What classification of joint movement is demonstrated in the diagram?
The name of the joint demonstrated is:

Explanation

Question 68 of 78

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Match each organ to it's medical word root:

Cysto: ❌
Reno, nephron: ❌
Hepato: ❌
Gastro: ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Bladder

Kidney

Liver

Stomach

Explanation

Question 69 of 78

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What is the major advantage of the PA projection of the abdomen over the AP projection of the abdomen?

Select one of the following:

The PA projection magnifies gallstones fro better visualization
The PA projection demonstrates the pubic rami below the urinary bladder
The PA projection reduces exposure to the gonadal tissue
The PA projection reduces the OID of the kidneys

Explanation

Question 70 of 78

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Which side must be demonstrated on an AP abdomen projection with the patient positioned in a left lateral decubitus position when fluid is suspected?

Select one of the following:

Anterior
Posterior
Right
Left

Explanation

Question 71 of 78

1

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Convert the following:
80 in = cm
90 cm = in
97 kVp = volts
300 mA = amperage
Write the following as a decimal:
40 ms = s
300 ms = s

Explanation

Question 72 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

What projection is demonstrated by the image?

Identify the structures labeled by the image:
A:
B:
You can tell that the image is correctly labeled for the right side of the body because the patients shadow points towards the .

Explanation

Question 73 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The image represents a projection of the .

Explanation

Question 74 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The image is a projection obtained in the position.

Explanation

Question 75 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The image is a projection of the (body part/ region), obtained with the patient in a/an position.

Explanation

Question 76 of 78

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Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The image represents a projection of the

Explanation

Question 77 of 78

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Label the following:

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Diaphragm

Rib

Iliac crest

Vertebral body

Explanation

Question 78 of 78

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Label the following:

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Trachea

Clavicle

Scapula

Aortic arch

7th rib

Heart shadow

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Undergrad Radiographic Procedures Quiz on Exam 1, created by Lidija Zabulis on 11/12/2021.

Question 1 of 78

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Fill in the abbreviation meanings: SID: CR: DR: IR: OID: RAO: mAs: kVp:

Explanation

Question 2 of 78

The four basic types of body habitus: Average, normal sized patient: ❌ Smaller than average sized patient: ❌ Abnormally small patient: ❌ Larger than average sized patient: ❌

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 3 of 78

How do radiographers help reduce the risk of imaging involuntary motion?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 78

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 5 of 78

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Name the plane of the body which divides the body into equal right and left halves:

Explanation

Question 6 of 78

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 7 of 78

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

List the three functional classifications of the joints in the human body: 1) Synarthrotic Fibrous( Synarthrotic, Fibrous ) 2) Amphiarthrotic Cartilaginous( Amphiarthrotic, Cartilaginous ) 3) Diarthrotic Synovial( Diarthrotic, Synovial )

Explanation

Question 8 of 78

Which term refers to the study of the diseases of the human body?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 78

What are the four fundamental body planes?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 78

Which are the two great cavities of the torso?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 78

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

In which quadrant of the abdomen is the appendix located?

Explanation

Question 12 of 78

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Excluding small sesamoid and accessory bones in the skull, how many bones comprise the human skeleton?

Explanation

Question 13 of 78

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

In which quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the stomach located?

Explanation

Question 14 of 78

Which of the following bones is NOT classified as a flat bone?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 78

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which bone classification does the vertebrae belong to?

Explanation

Question 16 of 78

Which term specifically refers to the study of the structures of the body?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 78

Which structural classification of articulations are cranial sutures?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 78

Which type of movement occurs in a hinge joint?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 78

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Name two hinge joints found in the body: A. Elbow joint AC joints Shoulder joint( Elbow joint, AC joints, Shoulder joint ) B. Knee joint Hip joint Wrist joints( Knee joint, Hip joint, Wrist joints )

Explanation

Question 20 of 78

Which term refers to a hole in a bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Fill in the abbreviation meanings:
SID:
CR:
DR:
IR:
OID:
RAO:
mAs:
kVp:

The four basic types of body habitus:
Average, normal sized patient: ❌
Smaller than average sized patient: ❌
Abnormally small patient: ❌
Larger than average sized patient: ❌

List the three functional classifications of the joints in the human body:
1) ( Synarthrotic, Fibrous )
2) ( Amphiarthrotic, Cartilaginous )
3) ( Diarthrotic, Synovial )

Name two hinge joints found in the body:
A. ( Elbow joint, AC joints, Shoulder joint )
B. ( Knee joint, Hip joint, Wrist joints )

Write out the meaning for the following abbreviations:
RPO:
LUQ:

Write the standard SID that should be used for chest radiography in inches and cementers. Show your math calculation.
in x = cm

The left lung has _ lobes, while the right lung contains _ lobes.

Taking a chest x-ray at full inspiration moves the diaphragm ( up, down ) and ( expands, condenses ) the lung field.

A supine radiographic projection of the abdomen is commonly referred to as a KUB. What do the letters stand for?
K=
U=
B=