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Test Bank - Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and
Procedures, 15th Edition (Rollins, 9780323832809), Chapter 1-
30 | Rationals Included

What are the proper breathing instructions for a lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region
a. Inspiration
b. Expiratiom
c. Suspension of breathing
d. continue breathing - ANSWER: c. Suspension of breathing

To demonstrate the entire circumference of the radial head, exposure(s) must be made with the
1. epicondyles perpendicular to the cassette.
2. hand pronated and supinated as much as possible.
3. hand lateral and in internal rotation
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER: d. 1, 2, and 3

Which of the following projections would reduce the probability of motion by a pediatric patient
1. PA projection
2. AP projection
3. AP half axial (Waters) projection
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3 - ANSWER: b. 2 only

4. What term describes biologic catalysts which speed up the process of digestion
a. Chyme
b. Bolus
c. Enzymes
d. Hormones - ANSWER: c. Enzymes

In which direction is the finger rotated from the PA projection to properly position the 2nd digit for a
lateral projection
a. Medially
b. Laterally
c. Externally
d. Distally - ANSWER: a. Medially

What position of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process
a. Lateromedial
b. AP
c. Internal oblique
d. External oblique - ANSWER: a. Lateromedial

What is the centering point for an average size RAO stomach
a. Cardiac antrum
b. Duodenal bulb

, c. Greater curvature
d. Iliac crest - ANSWER: b. Duodenal bulb

What are the proper breathing instructions for an AP projection of the lower ribs
a. Inspiration
b. Expiration
c. Suspension of breathing
d. Continued breathing - ANSWER: d. Continued breathing

Which of the following signal completion of a small bowel study
1. 60 minutes after ingestion of barium
2. Barium in the cecum
3. Barium in the rectum
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3 - ANSWER: b. 2 only

Which of the following are rationale for using a 72" FFD with the patient erect for a routine PA
projection of the chest
1. Avoid enlargement of the pulmonary vessels
2. Decrease heart size magnification from 40"FFD
3. Increase image contrast
a. 2 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3 - ANSWER: b. 1 and 2 only

In the lateral projection of the knee, the
1. femoral condyles are superimposed.
2. patellofemoral joint is visualized.
3. knee is flexed about 20 to 30º.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER: d. 1, 2, and 3

Arthrography requires the use of
1 general anesthesia.
2 sterile technique.
3 fluoroscopy.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - ANSWER: c. 2 and 3 only

Which position requires hyperextension of the wrist with the central ray directed 25-30 degree
toward the base of the 3rd metacarpal
a. PA wrist
b. Lateral wrist
c. Carpal canal Gaynor-Hart method
d. Carpal bridge tangential position - ANSWER: c. Carpal canal Gaynor-Hart method

Which intervertebral foramina is demonstrated only through the specialized Kovacs method PA
oblique axial position
a. T12-L1
b. L3-L4

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