Term 1 of 195
Which of the following additional projections may be performed to assess the early structural
changes of scoliosis, herniated disks, and motion after a spinal fusion?
LPO and RPO lumbar spine
LAO and RAO lumbar spine
Lateral lumbar spine
AP right and left bending lumbar spine
Term 2 of 195
Which of the following types of patient consent can lead to charges of negligence against a
radiographer?
Implied consent
No consent obtained
Express consent
Written consent
Inadequate consent
,Term 3 of 195
Which difference may be present in a semi-erect AP chest projection if the patient cannot stand
for PA chest imaging?
Reduced number of ribs visualized due to inspiration limitations
The heart will appear smaller due to reduced OID
Less risk of chin superimposition over apices
Better visualization of bony thorax
Term 4 of 195
Which of the following is a nonfunctional examination used to demonstrate the urinary system?
Voiding cystourethrography
Retrograde urethrography
Retrograde urography
Retrograde cystography
,Term 5 of 195
A condition, often resulting from chest trauma by motor vehicle accident or falling, in which the
pleural space is filled with air, is called
A
Pneumothorax
B
Hemothorax
C
Atelectasis
D
Cardiac tamponade
d
b
c
a
Term 6 of 195
Which of the following positions will demonstrate the ribs closest to the IR?
1. RPO
2. LPO
3. RAO
4. LAO
1 and 2 only
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
, Term 7 of 195
A patient arrives at the emergency room by ambulance with a possible left humeral fracture. Due
to the patient's condition, a transthoracic lateral projection will be performed to assess the
proximal humerus. Which of the following is the correct position of the patient's left arm?
A
Left arm in a neutral position
B
Left arm in an internal rotation
C
Left arm in an external rotation
D
Left arm is elevated above the patient's head
d
c
a
b
Term 8 of 195
Administration of food or fluid high in sugar content and administration of glucagon is the
treatment for which diabetic emergency condition?
Hyperglycemia
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
Insulin reaction
Ketoacidosis
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