Radiographic Procedures
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Course Introduction
Radiographic Procedures is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques involved in producing diagnostic medical images using X-ray technology. The course covers patient positioning, equipment operation, safety protocols, and standard procedures for imaging various anatomical regions, including the chest, abdomen, spine, and extremities. Emphasis is placed on understanding radiographic anatomy, patient care, radiation protection, and quality control measures. Students will develop hands-on skills in image acquisition and evaluation, preparing them for clinical practice in medical imaging departments.
Recommended Textbook Workbook for Radiographic Image Analysis 4th Edition by Kathy McQuillen Martensen
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Chapter 1: Guidelines for Image Analysis
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Q1) All of the following statements with regard to an angled CR or divergent beams used to record an object are true except
A) angling the CR will not affect how the anatomical structures will appear on a projection.
B) objects positioned on the same plane but at different distances from the IR will be moved different amounts.
C) the more the CR is angled, the more the object will move.
D) the object will move in the direction in which the beams are traveling.
Answer: A
Q2) Anatomical relationships are affected by
1)varying degrees of patient obliquity and flexion.
2)off centering.
3)geometrical factors of magnification, elongation, and foreshortening.
4)similar structures of shape and size.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) None of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Visibility of Details
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Q1) If the image histogram is wider than the LUT's histogram, all of the following are true except the algorithm would
A) narrow the histogram.
B) increase the degree of difference between the gray shades.
C) increase contrast.
D) widen the histogram.
Answer: A
Q2) Technologists can assist the exposure field recognition process when making multiple exposures on one IR by
1)masking the unused portion of the IR with lead sheets.
2)ensuring the body part is centered within each exposure field.
3)increasing the distance between exposure fields.
4)maintaining equidistance and keeping collimation parallel with the edge of the IR.
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 4 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Image Analysis of the Chest and Abdomen
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Q1) An AP chest projection obtained with the patient rotated into an RPO position demonstrates
1)the left SC joint superimposed over the vertebral column.
2)the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs.
3)a manubrium superimposed over the fourth thoracic vertebra.
4)elevated lateral clavicular ends.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 and 4 only
Answer: A
Q2) Which side of the patient is positioned against the imaging table or cart for an AP-PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) to rule out a right side pneumothorax?
A) Right
B) Left
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Image Analysis of the Upper Extremity
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Q1) What is the central ray angulation used for the PA axial, ulnar-deviated wrist projection: a proximal scaphoid fracture is suspected, and the patient is unable to ulnar-deviate the wrist?
A) 15 degrees
B) 20 degrees
C) 5 to 10 degrees
D) 20 to 25 degrees
Q2) Which of the following is not true about an optimal axiolateral elbow projection (Coyle method)?
A) The elbow is flexed 90 degrees.
B) The proximal aspects of the radial head and the coronoid process are aligned.
C) The capitulum-radial joint is open.
D) The capitulum and medial trochlea demonstrate slight superimposition.
Q3) Where are the soft tissue structures that can be used to indicate joint effusion located on the lateral wrist projection?
A) Anteriorly
B) Medially
C) Laterally
D) Posteriorly
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Chapter 5: Image Analysis of the Shoulder
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Q1) For an AP scapular projection, the
1)patient's arm is abducted 90 degrees to the body.
2)image is exposed on expiration.
3)patient's upper midcoronal plane leans slightly away from the IR.
4)central ray is centered 2 inches (5 cm) inferior to the coracoid.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 4 only
Q2) A PA oblique scapular Y shoulder projection obtained with the patient's upper midcoronal plane tilted toward the IR demonstrates
1)the glenoid cavity on end.
2)the superior scapular angle superior to the clavicle.
3)a longitudinally foreshortened scapular body.
4)the superior scapular angle inferior to the clavicle.
A) 2 and 4 only
B) 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3 only
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Chapter 6: Image Analysis of the Lower Extremity
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Q1) For an AP projection of the knee with accurate positioning,
1)an imaginary line connecting the femoral epicondyles is aligned parallel with the IR.
2)the intercondylar eminence is centered within the intercondylar fossa.
3)the fibular head is demonstrated about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) distal to the tibial plateau.
4)the femoral condyles are symmetrical.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) A poorly positioned AP knee projection demonstrating a larger lateral femoral condyle than medial condyle
A) was obtained with the patient's leg externally rotated.
B) may also demonstrate the fibular head without tibial superimposition.
C) will also demonstrate a closed knee joint.
D) will also demonstrate the fibular head 1 inch (2.5 cm) distal to the tibial plateau.
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Chapter 7: Image Analysis of the Hip and Pelvis
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Q1) Which of the following statements is not true about an AP pelvis projection obtained with the patient rotated toward the right hip?
A) The right ilium is wider than the left ilium.
B) The left obturator foramen will be narrower than the right foramen.
C) The sacrum and coccyx are visualized closer to the left hip than the right hip.
D) The right ischial spine will be demonstrated without pelvic brim superimposition.
Q2) An AP oblique sacroiliac joint projection (RPO position) with poor positioning demonstrates a closed sacroiliac joint, the superior and inferior sacral alae without superimposition, and the lateral sacral ala superimposed over the iliac tuberosity. How was the positioning setup mispositioned for such a projection to be obtained?
A) The pelvis was insufficiently rotated.
B) The pelvis was overrotated.
C) The central ray was not angled.
D) The central ray was centered too medially.
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Chapter 8: Image Analysis of the Cervical and Thoracic
Vertebrae
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Q1) A lateral cervical projection obtained with the patient's head tilted toward the IR demonstrates
1)the inferior cortices of the mandible without superimposition.
2)the articular pillars and zygapophyseal joints with superoinferior separation.
3)the vertebral foramen of C1.
4)superimposed inferior cranial cortices.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) A lateral cervicothoracic projection (Twining method) demonstrates closed intervertebral disk spaces and distorted vertebral bodies. How was the patient mispositioned for such a projection to be obtained?
A) The midcoronal plane was not aligned parallel with the IR.
B) The arm situated farther from the IR was not depressed.
C) The patient was rotated anteriorly.
D) The midsagittal plane was not aligned parallel with the IR.
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Chapter 9: Image Analysis of the Lumbar Vertebrae,
Sacrum, and Coccyx
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Q1) For an AP axial coccygeal projection, the
1)central ray is angled 10 degrees cephalically.
2)shoulders and ASISs are positioned perpendicular to the imaging table.
3)patient should empty the bladder and colon before the examination.
4)central ray is centered to the midsagittal plane at a level 2 inches (5 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) An AP axial coccygeal projection with accurate positioning demonstrates the 1)coccyx aligned with the symphysis pubis.
2)longitudinal axis of the coccyx aligned with the longitudinal axis of the IR.
3)first through third coccygeal vertebrae.
4)coccyx without foreshortening.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Chapter 10: Image Analysis of the Sternum and Ribs
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Q1) A lateral sternal projection
1) uses a grid and tight collimation to reduce scatter radiation.
2) demonstrates the sternum without humeral soft tissue superimposition.
3) is obtained after a deep inspiration.
4) requires placement of the top edge of the IR 1.5 inches (4 cm) above the jugular notch.
A) 1, 2, and 4 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q2) A less than optimal lateral sternum projection that does not demonstrate the sternum in profile and visualizes the superior heart shadow extending anterior to the sternum
A) resulted because the central ray was centered too posteriorly.
B) resulted because of poor costal breathing technique.
C) could be improved by rotating the right thorax anteriorly.
D) also would demonstrate the left thorax rotated posteriorly.
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Chapter 11: Image Analysis of the Cranium
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Q1) An optimally positioned lateral cranium projection demonstrates all of the following except
A) an area 2 inches (5 cm) superior to the EAM at the center of the exposure field.
B) superimposition of the greater wings of the sphenoid and orbital roofs.
C) the sella turcica on end.
D) posteroinferior occipital bones and posterior arch of the atlas free of superimposition.
Q2) An AP axial cranium projection (Towne method) demonstrating the dorsum sellae superimposing the atlas's posterior arch
A) was obtained with the patient's face rotated toward the right side.
B) will require the central ray angle to be adjusted caudally until it forms a 30-degree angle with the OML.
C) will require the patient's chin to be elevated to obtain an optimal projection.
D) will also demonstrate elongation of the dorsum sellae.
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Chapter 12: Image Analysis of the Digestive System
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Q1) A left lateral rectum projection demonstrates the right femoral head anterior to the left femoral head. Such a projection
1)also demonstrates the right femoral head superior to the left femoral head.
2)is obtained by positioning the posterior pelvic wings perpendicular to the IR.
3)demonstrates a magnified right femoral head.
4)is made optimal by rotating the right hip posteriorly.
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 3 and 4 only
Q2) An AP large intestine projection with accurate positioning demonstrates 1)the spinous processes aligned with the midline of the vertebral bodies.
2)symmetrical iliac ala.
3)superimposition of the ascending and descending limbs of the colic flexure.
4)the fourth lumbar vertebra in the center of the exposure field.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4
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