front 1 What is the meaning of the root word "angi"? A. Vessel B. Artery C. Vein D. Aorta | back 1 A. Vessel |
front 2 What is it called when fluid collects in the pleural space? A. Pleural effusion B. Hemothorax C. Pneumothorax D. Pneumogram | back 2 A. Pleural effusion |
front 3 Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of which of the following organs? A. Spleen B. Gallbladder C. Pancreas D. Liver | back 3 D. Liver |
front 4 Which of the following means surgically opening the trachea to free the air passageway? A. Tracheotomy B. Pharyngeal incision C. Trachectomy D. Respiratory removal | back 4 A. Tracheotomy |
front 5 Which of the following root words means "heart"? A. Steth B. Cyan C. Cardi D. Angi | back 5 C. Cardi |
front 6 A chronic dilatation and distention of the bronchi with subsequent infection is known as what? A. Bronchioles B. Bronchiectasis C. Hemoptysis D. Abscess | back 6 B. Bronchiectasis |
front 7 The sudden stoppage of heart action is referred to as what? A. Cardiac arrest B. Resuscitation C. Cyanosis D. Shock | back 7 A. Cardiac arrest |
front 8 Which of the following is supplied by the superior mesenteric artery? A. Small intestine B. Spleen C. Liver D. Pancreas | back 8 A. Small intestine |
front 9 Which of the following terms describes a movement toward the midsagittal plane of the body? A. Extension B. Flexion C. Abduction D. Adduction | back 9 D. Adduction |
front 10 When the term "position" is described, which body part is closest to the image receptor? A. Above B. Behind C. Nearest D. Farthest from | back 10 C. Nearest |
front 11 What is a blood clot called that has formed within a vessel? A. An infarct B. A thrombus C. An embolism D. A hemorrhage | back 11 B. A thrombus |
front 12 What is the name of the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior halves? A. Transverse plane B. Horizontal plane C. Sagittal plane D. Midcoronal plane | back 12 D. Midcoronal plane |
front 13 Which of the following is NOT an artery that originates directly from the aortic arch? A. Brachiocephalic artery B. Right subclavian C. Left carotid D. Left coronary | back 13 B. Right subclavian The brachiocephalic, left subclavian, left common carotid, left and right coronaries are arteries that branch off the aortic arch. |
front 14 When should the timing for a small bowel series begin? A. When the patient enters the x-ray room B. When the patient swallows the barium C. When the radiologist completes fluoroscopy D. Whenever the technologist wants | back 14 B. When the patient swallows the barium |
front 15 The portal system transports blood to which of the following organs? A. Spleen B. Kidneys C. Intestines D. Liver | back 15 D. Liver |
front 16 What are the basic positions/projections for a radiographic examination of the chest? A. AP and left lateral B. PA and right lateral C. PA and left lateral D. AP and right lateral | back 16 C. PA and left lateral |
front 17 A patient with a knife wound to the chest might demonstrate which of the following on his chest radiograph? 1. Pneumothorax 2. Hemothorax 3. Atelectasis A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2& 3 D. 1, 2 & 3 | back 17 D. 1, 2 & 3 |
front 18 The abdominal aorta bifurcates into right and left: A. mesenteric arteries B. iliac arteries C. renal arteries D. femoral arteries | back 18 B. iliac arteries The abdominal aorta bifurcates into the right and left common iliac arteries at the level of L4 |
front 19 What is the name of the examination where contrast media is injected into the uterus and uterine tubes? A. Urography B. Pelvimetry C. Placentography D. Hysterosalpingography | back 19 D. Hysterosalpingography |
front 20 How long should a patient be upright before the erect radiograph of an acute abdomen series can be taken? | back 20 C. 5 minutes This allows air-fluid levels to develop |
front 21 What is the name of the valve that allows blood to pass from the left atrium to the left ventricle? A. Mitral B. Aortic C. Tricuspid D. Semilunar | back 21 A. Mitral The mitral (bicuspid) valve allows blood to pass from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The aortic, or semilunar, valve allows blood to pass from the left ventricle to the aorta. The tricuspid valve allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. |
front 22 The thyroid cartilage of the larynx is at the level of which cervical vertebra? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 | back 22 B. 4 Thyroid cartilage is also known as the "Adam's apple" |
front 23 The left bronchus divides into how many branches? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 | back 23 B. 2 |
front 24 In which of the following organs would Henle's loop be located? A. Liver B. Kidney C. Adrenal D. Pancreas | back 24 B. Kidney Henle's loop is part of the collecting system of a nephron |
front 25 Which kidney is placed parallel to the image receptor when a 30 degree RPO radiograph is taken? A. Right B. Left C. Both are parallel D. Both are perpendicular | back 25 B. Left Because of the psoas muscles along the vertebral column, the kidneys lie at a 30 degree angle with the coronal plane. Therefore, a RPO will put the left kidney parallel to the image receptor and vice versa. |
front 26 What is the name of the opening in the proximal end of the stomach? A. Sphincter of Oddi B. Pyloric portion C. Cardiac orifice D. Hiatus | back 26 C. Cardiac orifice |
front 27 Under what conditions should a chest be done supine rather than erect? 1. Patient is unconscious 2. Patient cannot sit up 3. Patient complains of dizziness A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2 & 3 | back 27 D. 1, 2 & 3 |
front 28 Which of the following structures should be seen on a good supine abdominal radiograph? 1. Lumbar transverse processes 2. Psoas muscles 3. Kidney outlines A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2 & 3 | back 28 D. 1, 2 & 3 |
front 29 What does the root word "nephr" mean? A. Renal pelvis B. Kidney C. Cortex D. Bladder | back 29 B. Kidney |
front 30 What is the name of the tube that passes from the kidney to the urinary bladder? A. Urinary duct B. Urethra C. Uterus D. Ureter | back 30 D. Ureter |
front 31 What term is used to describe the back half of the body, a structure or organ? A. Inferior B. Plantar C. Posterior D. Ventral | back 31 C. Posterior |
front 32 What is the name of a plane that lies at a right angle to the midsagittal plane? A. Oblique plane B. Vertical plane C. Horizontal plane D. Sagittal plane | back 32 C. Horizontal plane |
front 33 Why are chest radiographs taken PA rather than AP? A. To minimize heart magnification B. So the patient can take in deeper breath C. For better detail of the larynx D. So patient cannot see you sweat | back 33 A. To minimize heart magnification |
front 34 Which of the following would NOT be found in the urinary system? A. Nephron B. Glomerulus C. Adernal D. Calyx | back 34 C. Adrenal |
front 35 What are the breathing instructions for a lateral sternum? A. Inspiration B. Expiration C. Shallow breathing D. Rapid breathing | back 35 A. Inspiration |
front 36 Which of the following is the root word that means "rib"? A. Orth B. Rachi C. Lord D. Costa | back 36 D. Costa |
front 37 A patient hurts in the left anterior part of the thorax. Which oblique would show this area best? A. LAO B. RAO C. RPO D. Lateral | back 37 B. RAO |
front 38 How many pairs of ribs are considered true ribs? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9 | back 38 C. 7 |
front 39 Which of the following describes the term ileus? A. Intestinal obstruction B. Enlarged bowel C. Distended stomach D. Abdominal infection | back 39 A. Intestinal obstruction |
front 40 What muscle separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? A. Psoas B. Diaphragm C. Lungular D. Gluteal | back 40 B. Diaphragm |
front 41 Which of the following root words means "protection"? A. Thromb B. Morph C. Eosin D. Immun | back 41 D. Immun |
front 42 Where are the patient's arms placed for an erect lateral position of the chest? A. On the hips B. By the patient's side C. Over the patient's head D. Behind the back | back 42 C. Over the patient's head |
front 43 Which of the following ducts results from the union of cystic and common hepatic ducts? A. Gallbladder duct B. Pancreatic duct C. Common bile duct D. Thoracic duct | back 43 C. Common bile duct |
front 44 The right bronchus divides into how many branches? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 | back 44 C. 3 |
front 45 Which of the following is a lower respiratory disease? A. Tonsillitis B. Influenza C. Hay fever D. Bronchitis | back 45 D. Bronchitis |
front 46 What is the name of the organ that lies within the duodenal loop? A. Spleen B. Pancreas C. Adrenal D. Gallbladder | back 46 B. Pancreas |
front 47 Which of the following refers to a noticeably rapid heartbeat? A. Palpitations B. Angina C. Cardiac arrest D. Congenital heart | back 47 A. Palpitations |
front 48 What is the name of the duct that transports bile from the gallbladder? A. Hepatic duct B. Cystic duct C. Duodenal duct D. Common hepatic duct | back 48 B. Cystic duct |
front 49 The technical name for "lung cancer" is which of the following? A. Bronchogenic carcinoma B. Pleural sarcoma C. Bronchialoma D. Dyspnea | back 49 A. Bronchogenic carcinoma |
front 50 Which of the following diseases is characterized by a hypersensitivity to various allergens? A. Influenza B. Bronchitis C. Bronchial asthma D. Emphysema | back 50 C. Bronchial asthma |
front 51 Which of the following root words means "vein"? A. Phleb B. Valv C. Cardi D. Aort | back 51 A. Phleb |
front 52 The formation of pouches or sacs in the colon is called what? A. Diverticulitis B. Diverticulosis C. Diverticulum D. Diverticula | back 52 B. Diverticulosis Diverticulosis means to have diverticula (outpouchings). Diverticulitis would include inflammation and possible infection |
front 53 Which positioning term refers to the side of or a side view? A. Dorsal B. Lateral C. Distal D. Proximal | back 53 B. Lateral |
front 54 Which of the following radiographic procedures would routinely take the longest time to complete? A. Colon B. Upper GI C. Small bowel D. Intravenous urogram | back 54 C. Small bowel |
front 55 Which of the following radiographic exams would require the patient to hold their breath on full expiration? A. KUB B. Lateral T-spine C. PA chest D. RAO sternum | back 55 A. KUB |
front 56 What is the main artery of the systemic circulation? A. Brachiocephalic artery B. Pulmonary artery C. Aorta D. Celiac trunk | back 56 C. Aorta |
front 57 The umbilicus lies at the level of which of the following? A. 2nd and 3rd lumbar B. 3rd and 4th lumbar C. 4th and 5th lumbar D. 5th lumbar and 1st sacral | back 57 B. 3rd and 4th lumbar |
front 58 Which of the following are well visualized by a double-contrast barium enema? A. Peptic ulcers B. Colon polyps C. G.I. bleeds D. Hemorrhoids | back 58 B. Colon polyps |
front 59 How many pairs of ribs are considered floating ribs? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 | back 59 A. 2 |
front 60 A patient with a possible perforated ulcer would require which of the following procedures? A. UGI with thin barium B. UGI with thick barium C. UGI with gastrografin D. UGI with air contrast | back 60 C. UGI with gastrografin |
front 61 Which term refers to the lower part, or that part farther away from the head end of the body? A. Internal B. Intrinsic C. Inferior D. Superior | back 61 C. Inferior |
front 62 The aorta arises from which chamber of the heart? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle? | back 62 D. Left ventricle |
front 63 Which of the following organs would be located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen? A. Gallbladder B. Spleen C. Descending colon D. Sigmoid | back 63 A. Gallbladder |
front 64 Why should the chin be extended when doing either a PA or a lateral chest x-ray? A. To arch the patient's back B. To demonstrate the lung apices C. To assure the patient is erect D. So the patient can breathe deep | back 64 B. To demonstrate the lung apices |
front 65 What is the medical name for a twisting or kinking of the bowel? A. Ileus B. Diverticulosis C. Volvulus D. Intussusception | back 65 C. Volvulus |
front 66 At what level should the CR enter for a RAO of the stomach of a sthenic patient? A. T9 B. L2 C. L4 D. Iliac crest | back 66 B. L2 |
front 67 The term "tachycardia" is defined as what? A. High blood pressure B. Stopping of the heart C. Rapid heart rate D. Inflammation of the heart | back 67 C. Rapid heart rate |
front 68 What do you call an ulcer in the stomach or duodenum? 1. Gastritis 2. Enteritis 3. Peptic ulcer A. 1 only B. 3 only C. 1 & 2 D. 1,2 & 3 | back 68 B. 3 only |
front 69 Why is the shortest possible exposure time necessary for chest radiography? A. Patients cannot hold their breath B. To eliminate heart motion C. Less radiation to the patient D. Improves radiographic contrast | back 69 B. To eliminate heart motion |
front 70 Which of the following refers to acute chest pain due to inadequate oxygen supply? A. Angina pectoris B. Palpitation C. Regurgitation D. Cardiac arrhythmia | back 70 A. Angina pectoris |
front 71 The xiphoid process is part of which of the following bones? A. Scapula B. Clavicle C. Rib D. Sternum | back 71 D. Sternum |
front 72 In which of the abdominal regions will the duodenum be located? A. Hypogastric B. Epigastric C. Umbilical D. Left hypochondriac | back 72 C. Umbilical |
front 73 The clavicle articulates with which of the following? A. Scapula and humerus B. Scapula and sternum C. Humerus and sternum D. Sternum and spine | back 73 B. Scapula and sternum |
front 74 Which of the following root words means "blood"? A. Reticul B. Hemat C. Myel D. Leuk | back 74 B. Hemat |
front 75 "Swelling" caused by excessive fluid in the tissues is called what? A. Edema B. Anemia C. Jaundice D. Cyanosis | back 75 A. Edema |
front 76 Which of the following are main branches of the trachea? A. Alveoli B. Laryni C. Bronchioles D. Bronchi | back 76 D. Bronchi |
front 77 Which of the following diseases involves chronic inflammation of the intestines? A. Crohn's disease B. Addison's disease C. Alcoholism D. Graves's disease | back 77 A. Crohn's disease |
front 78 Standing erect, facing forward with the palms of the hands forward, describes which of the following? A. Oblique position B. Trendenlenburg position C. Anatomic position D. Upright position | back 78 C. Anatomic position |
front 79 A patient whose blood is lacking in those components that provide the immune response may have what? A. Mononucleosis B. Elephantiasis C. Hodgkin's disease D. AIDS | back 79 D. AIDS |
front 80 Which of the following vessels transports blood from the abdomen back to heart? A. Superior vena cava B. Inferior vena cava C. Superior mesenteric vein D. Inferior mesenteric vein | back 80 B. Inferior vena cava |
front 81 What term is used to describe a part of a structure that is farthest from the origin or source? A. Proximal B. Medial C. Cephalad D. Distal | back 81 D. Distal |
front 82 What is the name of the plane that divides the body into right and left halves? A. Coronal plane B. Sagittal plane C. Midsagittal plane D. Horizontal plane | back 82 C. Midsagittal |
front 83 What is the name of the movement that directs food down the gastrointestinal tract? A. Peristalsis B. Digestion C. Deglutition D. Mastication | back 83 A. Peristalsis |
front 84 Leukemia is a disease that results from an unrestrained growth of which type of cell? A. Red blood cell B. White blood cell C. Plasma D. Erythrocytes | back 84 B. White blood cells |
front 85 Which of the following terms describes hematuria? A. Painful urination B. Inability to urinate C. Blood in the urine D. Frequent urination | back 85 C. Blood in the urine |
front 86 Which of the following is NOT considered part of the bony thorax? A. Sternum B. Ribs C. Thoracic spine D. Lumbar spine | back 86 D. Lumbar spine |
front 87 Which of the following is the technical term for a "heart attack"? A. Angina pectoris B. Myocardial infarction C. Dyspnea D. Palpitations | back 87 B. Myocardial infarction |
front 88 What is the name of the prominent, anterior end of the iliac crest? A. Ischial tuberosity B. Ischial spine C. Anterior superior iliac spine D. Anterior superior ischial spine | back 88 C. Anterior superior iliac spine |
front 89 Which of the following terms describes angling the x-ray tube toward the head? A. Cephalad B. Caudad C. Inferior D. Trendelenburg | back 89 A. Cephalad |