What is the meaning of the root word "angi"?
A. Vessel
B. Artery
C. Vein
D. Aorta
A. Vessel
What is it called when fluid collects in the pleural space?
A. Pleural effusion
B. Hemothorax
C. Pneumothorax
D. Pneumogram
A. Pleural effusion
Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of which of the following organs?
A. Spleen
B. Gallbladder
C. Pancreas
D. Liver
D. Liver
Which of the following means surgically opening the trachea to free
the air passageway?
A. Tracheotomy
B. Pharyngeal incision
C. Trachectomy
D. Respiratory removal
A. Tracheotomy
Which of the following root words means "heart"?
A. Steth
B. Cyan
C. Cardi
D. Angi
C. Cardi
A chronic dilatation and distention of the bronchi with subsequent
infection is known as what?
A. Bronchioles
B. Bronchiectasis
C. Hemoptysis
D. Abscess
B. Bronchiectasis
The sudden stoppage of heart action is referred to as what?
A. Cardiac arrest
B. Resuscitation
C. Cyanosis
D. Shock
A. Cardiac arrest
Which of the following is supplied by the superior mesenteric artery?
A. Small intestine
B. Spleen
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
A. Small intestine
Which of the following terms describes a movement toward the
midsagittal plane of the body?
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Abduction
D. Adduction
D. Adduction
When the term "position" is described, which body part is
closest to the image receptor?
A. Above
B. Behind
C. Nearest
D. Farthest from
C. Nearest
What is a blood clot called that has formed within a vessel?
A. An infarct
B. A thrombus
C. An embolism
D. A hemorrhage
B. A thrombus
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
D. Midcoronal plane
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
B. Right subclavian
The brachiocephalic, left subclavian, left common carotid, left and
right coronaries are arteries that branch off the aortic arch.
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
B. When the patient swallows the barium
The portal system transports blood to which of the following organs?
A. Spleen
B. Kidneys
C. Intestines
D. Liver
D. Liver
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
C. PA and left lateral
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
D. 1, 2 & 3
The abdominal aorta bifurcates into right and left:
A. mesenteric arteries
B. iliac arteries
C. renal arteries
D. femoral arteries
B. iliac arteries
The abdominal aorta bifurcates into the right and left common iliac
arteries at the level of L4
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
D. Hysterosalpingography
How long should a patient be upright before the erect radiograph of
an acute abdomen series can be taken?
C. 5 minutes
This allows air-fluid levels to develop
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
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.
The thyroid cartilage of the larynx is at the level of which cervical vertebra?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
B. 4
Thyroid cartilage is also known as the "Adam's apple
The left bronchus divides into how many branches?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
In which of the following organs would Henle's loop be located?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Adrenal
D. Pancreas
B. Kidney
Henle's loop is part of the collecting system of a nephron
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
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.
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
C. Cardiac orifice
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
D. 1, 2 & 3
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
D. 1, 2 & 3
What does the root word "nephr" mean?
A. Renal pelvis
B. Kidney
C. Cortex
D. Bladder
B. Kidney
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
D. Ureter
What term is used to describe the back half of the body, a structure
or organ?
A. Inferior
B. Plantar
C. Posterior
D. Ventral
C. Posterior
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
C. Horizontal plane
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
A. To minimize heart magnification
Which of the following would NOT be found in the urinary system?
A. Nephron
B. Glomerulus
C. Adernal
D. Calyx
C. Adrenal
What are the breathing instructions for a lateral sternum?
A. Inspiration
B. Expiration
C. Shallow breathing
D. Rapid breathing
A. Inspiration
Which of the following is the root word that means "rib"?
A. Orth
B. Rachi
C. Lord
D. Costa
D. Costa
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
B. RAO
How many pairs of ribs are considered true ribs?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
C. 7
Which of the following describes the term ileus?
A. Intestinal obstruction
B. Enlarged bowel
C. Distended stomach
D. Abdominal infection
A. Intestinal obstruction
What muscle separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
A. Psoas
B. Diaphragm
C. Lungular
D. Gluteal
B. Diaphragm
Which of the following root words means "protection"?
A. Thromb
B. Morph
C. Eosin
D. Immun
D. Immun
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
C. Over the patient's head
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
C. Common bile duct
The right bronchus divides into how many branches?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3
Which of the following is a lower respiratory disease?
A. Tonsillitis
B. Influenza
C. Hay fever
D. Bronchitis
D. Bronchitis
What is the name of the organ that lies within the duodenal loop?
A. Spleen
B. Pancreas
C. Adrenal
D. Gallbladder
B. Pancreas
Which of the following refers to a noticeably rapid heartbeat?
A. Palpitations
B. Angina
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Congenital heart
A. Palpitations
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
B. Cystic duct
The technical name for "lung cancer" is which of the following?
A. Bronchogenic carcinoma
B. Pleural sarcoma
C. Bronchialoma
D. Dyspnea
A. Bronchogenic carcinoma
Which of the following diseases is characterized by a
hypersensitivity to various allergens?
A. Influenza
B. Bronchitis
C. Bronchial asthma
D. Emphysema
C. Bronchial asthma
Which of the following root words means "vein"?
A. Phleb
B. Valv
C. Cardi
D. Aort
A. Phleb
The formation of pouches or sacs in the colon is called what?
A. Diverticulitis
B. Diverticulosis
C. Diverticulum
D. Diverticula
B. Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis means to have diverticula (outpouchings).
Diverticulitis would include inflammation and possible infection
Which positioning term refers to the side of or a side view?
A. Dorsal
B. Lateral
C. Distal
D. Proximal
B. Lateral
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
C. Small bowel
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
A. KUB
What is the main artery of the systemic circulation?
A. Brachiocephalic artery
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Aorta
D. Celiac trunk
C. Aorta
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
B. 3rd and 4th lumbar
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
B. Colon polyps
How many pairs of ribs are considered floating ribs?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
A. 2
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
C. UGI with gastrografin
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
C. Inferior
The aorta arises from which chamber of the heart?
A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle?
D. Left ventricle
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
A. Gallbladder
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
B. To demonstrate the lung apices
What is the medical name for a twisting or kinking of the bowel?
A. Ileus
B. Diverticulosis
C. Volvulus
D. Intussusception
C. Volvulus
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
B. L2
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
C. Rapid heart rate
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
B. 3 only
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
B. To eliminate heart motion
Which of the following refers to acute chest pain due to inadequate
oxygen supply?
A. Angina pectoris
B. Palpitation
C. Regurgitation
D. Cardiac arrhythmia
A. Angina pectoris
The xiphoid process is part of which of the following bones?
A. Scapula
B. Clavicle
C. Rib
D. Sternum
D. Sternum
In which of the abdominal regions will the duodenum be located?
A. Hypogastric
B. Epigastric
C. Umbilical
D. Left hypochondriac
C. Umbilical
The clavicle articulates with which of the following?
A. Scapula and humerus
B. Scapula and sternum
C. Humerus and sternum
D. Sternum and spine
B. Scapula and sternum
Which of the following root words means "blood"?
A. Reticul
B. Hemat
C. Myel
D. Leuk
B. Hemat
Swelling" caused by excessive fluid in the tissues is
called what?
A. Edema
B. Anemia
C. Jaundice
D. Cyanosis
A. Edema
Which of the following are main branches of the trachea?
A. Alveoli
B. Laryni
C. Bronchioles
D. Bronchi
D. Bronchi
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
A. Crohn's disease
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
C. Anatomic position
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
D. AIDS
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
B. Inferior vena cava
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
D. Distal
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
C. Midsagittal
What is the name of the movement that directs food down the
gastrointestinal tract?
A. Peristalsis
B. Digestion
C. Deglutition
D. Mastication
A. Peristalsis
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
B. White blood cells
Which of the following terms describes hematuria?
A. Painful urination
B. Inability to urinate
C. Blood in the urine
D. Frequent urination
C. Blood in the urine
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the bony thorax?
A. Sternum
B. Ribs
C. Thoracic spine
D. Lumbar spine
D. Lumbar spine
Which of the following is the technical term for a "heart attack"?
A. Angina pectoris
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Dyspnea
D. Palpitations
B. Myocardial infarction
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
C. Anterior superior iliac spine
Which of the following terms describes angling the x-ray tube toward
the head?
A. Cephalad
B. Caudad
C. Inferior
D. Trendelenburg
A. Cephalad