Procedures 250 Questions with

ARRT Radiology: Radiographic

Procedures 250 Questions with Complete Solutions 2023 Which of the following procedures will best demonstrate the cephalic, basilic, and subclavian veins?(A) Aortofemoral arteriogram (B) Upper-limb venogram (C) Lower-limb venogram (D) Renal venogram - Correct Answer (B) Upper-limb venogram In which type of fracture are the splintered ends of bone forced through the skin?(A) Closed (B) Compound (C) Compression (D) DepressedAnswers and Explanations - Correct Answer (B) Compound When performing tomography, it is of paramount importance that the radiographer

• properly apply immobilization.
• provide adequate radiation protection whenever possible.
• obtain and check a scout film.

(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (D) 1, 2, and 3 The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and (A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.(C) erect and weight-bearing.(D) erect, with and without weights. - Correct Answer (A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.Which of the following articulates with the base of the first metatarsal?(A) First cuneiform (B) Third cuneiform (C) Navicular (D) Cuboid - Correct Answer (A) First cuneiform 1 / 4

The left sacroiliac joint is positioned perpendicular to the film when the patient is positioned in a (A) left lateral position.(B) 25 to 30º LAO position.(C) 25 to 30º LPO position.(D) 30 to 40º LPO position. - Correct Answer (B) 25 to 30º LAO position.The advantages of digital subtraction angiography over film angiography include

• greater contrast medium sensitivity.
• immediately available images.
• increased resolution.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (B) 1 and 2 only Which of the following positions will most effectively move the gallbladder away from the vertebrae in the asthenic patient?

(A) LAO

(B) RAO

(C) LPO

(D) Erect - Correct Answer (A) LAO Which of the following bones participates in the formation of the knee joint?

• Femur
• Tibia
• Patella

(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (A) 1 and 2 only The PA chest radiograph seen in Figure demonstrates

• rotation.
• scapulae removed from lung fields.
• excessively high contrast.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (B) 1 and 2 only With the patient positioned as illustrated in Figure 2-18, which of the following structures is best demonstrated? 2 / 4

(A) Patella (B) Patellofemoral articulation (C) Intercondyloid fossa (D) Tibial tuberosity - Correct Answer (C) Intercondyloid fossa Which of the following skull positions will demonstrate the cranial base, sphenoidal sinuses, atlas, and odontoid process?(A) AP axial (B) Lateral (C) Parietoacanthial (D) Submentovertical (SMV) - Correct Answer (D) Submentovertical (SMV) During a gastrointestinal examination, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of average shape will usually demonstrate

• anterior and posterior aspects of the stomach.
• barium-filled fundus.
• double-contrast body and antral portions.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (C) 2 and 3 only Which of the following is a radiologic procedure that functions to dilate a stenotic vessel?(A) Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (B) Percutaneous angioplasty (C) Renal arteriography (D) Surgical nephrostomy - Correct Answer (B) Percutaneous angioplasty Which of the following techniques would provide a PA projection of the gastroduodenal surfaces of the barium-filled, high and transverse stomach?(A) Place the patient in a 35 to 40º RAO position.(B) Place the patient in a lateral position.(C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.(D) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º caudad. - Correct Answer (C) Angle the central ray 35 to 45º cephalad.Which of the following are demonstrated in the oblique position of the cervical spine?

• Intervertebral foramina
• Apophyseal joints 3 / 4

• Intervertebral joints

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (A) 1 only What should be done if the patient is unable to extend his or her head sufficiently for the acanthioparietal projection (reverse Waters' method)?

• Place a support behind the patient's shoulders.
• Angle cephalad.
• Angle caudad.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 3 only (D) 1 and 3 only - Correct Answer (B) 1 and 2 only Which of the following is (are) valid criteria for a lateral projection of the forearm?

• The radius and ulna should be superimposed proximally and distally.
• The coronoid process and radial head should be superimposed.
• The radial tuberosity should face anteriorly.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (C) 2 and 3 only Which of the following statements is (are) correct regarding the parietoacanthial projection (Waters' method) of the skull?

• The head is rested on the extended chin.
• The OML is perpendicular to the film.
• The maxillary antra should be projected above the petrosa.

(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, and 3 - Correct Answer (C) 1 and 3 only Patients are instructed to remove all jewelry, hair clips, metal prostheses, coins, and credit cards before entering the room for an examination in (A) sonography.(B) computed axial tomography (CAT).(C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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