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RTE 1503 Mid Term Exam with completesolutions
Which of the following objects does not have to be removed or moved before a
chest radiography?
a. Glasses
b. T-shirt
c. Necklace
d. Bra
a. Glasses
A 16-year-old female patient enters the ER with a possible kidney stone. She
complains of pain in the right lower pelvis region. Which of the following options
should be taken in regard to gonadal shielding?
a. Ask the patient or her parents for their permission to not shield the gonads.
b. Use it on the preliminary projection only.
c. Use it on all projections if correctly placed.
d. Do not use it.
d. Do not use it.
Which of the following kV ranges is recommended for a KUB on an adult?
a. 70 to 80
b. 50 to 60
c. 110 to 120
d. 100 to110
a. 70 to 80
,The upper margin of the lungs is at the level of the
a. sternal angle.
b. jugular notch.
c. vertebra prominens.
d. laryngeal prominence.
c. vertebra prominens
The two landmarks that could be used for chest positioning include
a. top of shoulders and xiphoid process.
b. jugular notch and vertebra prominens.
c. lower margin of thyroid cartilage and vertebrae prominens.
d. jugular notch and top of shoulders
b. jugular notch and vertebra prominens.
Top of image receptor placed approximately 2 inches (5 cm) above the shoulders
is a recommended positioning guide for all adult chest radiographs
a. False
b. True
a. False
The jugular notch is located on the
a. scapula.
b. thyroid cartilage.
c. sternum.
d. seventh cervical vertebra.
c. sternum.
A 3-year-old patient comes to radiology for an abdominal study. Even with careful
instructions and immobilization, the patient is having difficulty holding still. Which
of the following should be done to minimize motion on the radiograph?
a. Increase kV.
b. Ask an older experienced radiographer to hold patient.
, c. Use a shorter exposure time.
d. Decrease SID.
c. Use a shorter exposure time.
At what level should the CR be placed for a left lateral decubitus projection of the
abdomen?
a. 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
b. ASIS
c. Umbilicus
d. Iliac crest
a. 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest
What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent
aspiration of food or fluid?
a. Hyoid bone
b. Epiglottis
c. Uvula
d. Oropharynx
b. Epiglottis
A high and transverse stomach would be found in a(n) ____ patient
a. sthenic
b. asthenic
c. hyposthenic
d. hypersthenic
d. hypersthenic
The vertebra prominens corresponds to the level of
a. T2-T3
b. C4-5
c. L2-L3
d. C7-T1
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