Radiology and Anatomy Quiz

To demonstrate the pulmonary apices below the level of the clavicles in the AP position, the CR should be directed:

Which of the following groups of exposure factors will deliver the greatest amount of exposure to the patient?

The period of relaxation of the heart is termed:

When examining the fourth and fifth fingers in the lateral position, which side of the forearm should be closest to the image receptor?

Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA projection of the chest can be an indication of:

Which of the following is the most proximal structure on the adult ulna?

How are wavelength and energy related?

If the patient lacks decision-making capacity, their rights can be exercised on their behalf by:

What is the effect of filtration on the average energy of the primary beam?

What is the location of the right colic flexure?

What is the unit of measurement for the energy of ionizing electromagnetic radiations?

What is used to account for the relative radiosensitivity of various tissues and organs?

Which position is best suited for demonstrating a double contrast of the hepatic and splenic flexures?

What is the characteristic of an x-ray image with many shades of gray from white to black?

Which condition would demonstrate the least x-ray penetrability?

What is the normal relationship between the axillary temperature and the rectal temperature?

Radiation Physics

Filtration decreases the average energy of the primary beam
Energy of ionizing electromagnetic radiations is measured in keV (kilo-electronvolts)

Anatomy

The right colic flexure is formed by the junction of the transverse and ascending colon
The proximal tibiofibular articulation is best demonstrated in the AP position
The olecranon process is a proximal structure on the adult ulna
The normal adult axillary temperature is lower than rectal temperature

Radiography

Filtration increases the intensity of the primary beam
A double contrast of the hepatic and splenic flexures is best demonstrated in the right lateral decubitus position
An x-ray image with many shades of gray from white to black is described as having long-scale contrast
The period of relaxation of the heart is termed diastole

Patient Care

An ambulatory patient is one who is able to walk
A patient lacking decision-making capacity can have their rights exercised by a designated surrogate or proxy
A radiographer who discloses confidential information to unauthorized individuals may be found liable for breach of confidentiality

Imaging Procedures

Preparation for an upper GI series typically involves clear fluids 8 hours prior to examination
The usual position for demonstrating the pulmonary apices below the level of the clavicles in the AP position requires the CR to be directed 15 to 20° cephalad
The lateral oblique position is not typically used for both single-contrast and double-contrast examinations of the large bowel

Medical Conditions

Blunting of the costophrenic angles on a PA projection of the chest can be an indication of pleural effusion
Paralytic ileus demonstrates least x-ray penetrability

Test your knowledge on radiology and anatomy concepts, including filtration's effect on primary beam and anatomy of the colon and other body parts.

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