diagnostic test

The shaft of the long bones is called the Select one: a. Medullary Cavity b. Epiphysis c. Diaphysis d. Periosteum

c. diaphysis

The knee is a ___________ joint. Select one: a. Ball and socket b. Gliding c. Hinge d. Suture

c. hinge

These structures extend from the muscle and attach to the bone. Select one: a. Tendons b. Other muscles c. Joints d. Ligaments

c. joints

These structures provide stability to joints by connecting bones together. Select one: a. Other muscles b. Tendons c. Ligaments d. Joints

c. ligaments

The humerus is an example of a/an _________ bone. Select one: a. Sesamoid b. Irregular c. Long d. Flat IncorrectIncorrect

c. long

Lordosis is an abnormal or exagerated curvature of the: Select one: a. thoracic spine b. sacrum c. lumbar spine d. cervical spine

c. lumbar spine

Body parts close to a point of reference are ____. Select one: a. distal b. medial c. proximal d. lateral

c. proximal

The structure formed where bones articulate with other bones by: a. Ligaments b. Joints c. Tendons d. Other muscles

c. tendons

This type of fracture has a horizontal fracture line a. stable fracture b. open, compound fracture c.transverse fracture d.oblique fracture e. comminuted fracture

c. transverse fracture

A bone density scan (DEXA scan) is useful to diagnose arthritis. t or f

f

An exagerated curve of the lumbar spine is called kyphosis.

f

Certification in a profession is the same as licensure. t or f

f

Synarthrotic joints allow the greatest movement. t or f

f

The brain and spinal column are part of the ventral cavity. t or f

f

To define a medical term, begin with the root word, then the prefix and finally the suffix. t or f

f

arteriogram invasive or noninvasive?

invasive

barium enema invasive or noninvasive?

invasive

cholecystogram

invasive

upper gastrointestinal examination invasive or noninvasive?

invasive

chest X ray invasive or noninvasive?

noninvasive

femur x ray invasive of non invasive?

noninvasive

A diagnostic test creates a "snapshot" of the patient. t or f

t

A prefix may indicate a position, number, time or negation (not something)

t

A radiologist must hold a medical doctor (M.D.) degree. t or f

t

All medical terms must have a suffix. t or f

t

An example of an invasive procedure in medical imaging is fluoroscopy. t or f

t

Bones allow movement by connecting with other bones and/or cartilage. t or f

t

CT and Mammography are examples of advanced practice certifications for professionals in medical imaging. t or f

t

Failure to perform or provide care as any other health care professional would may be considered negligence. t or f

t

Most healthcare professionals in the imaging fields have attained an associate degree or higher. t or f

t

Nuclear Medicine (Molecular Imaging), CT and traditional radiographs use radiation to create an image. t or f

t

Osteoporosis is a skeletal system disorder primarily affecting the elderly and post-mensopausal women. t or f

t

Radiology health care professionals may be required to administer contrast dye to enhance the image t or f

t

Synovial joints are stabilized by ligaments. t or f

t

The HITECH Act of 2009 expands HIPAA to encourage implementation of the electronic medical record. t or f

t

The articulation between the pelvic girdle and the femur is a ball and socket. t or f

t

The human body is a group of organ systems functioning together to maintain homeostasis. t or f

t

The knee would be an example of a diarthrotic, synovial, hinge articulation. t or f

t

The study of radient energy to create images or treat diseases is Radiology t or f

t

another term for bone joint is articulation. t or f

t

How many vertebrae are included in the lumbar spine? Select one: a. 5 b. 7 c. 12 d. 24

a. 5

The epigastric region is _________ to the umbilical region Select one: a. Superior b. Medial c. Inferior d. Lateral

a. Superior

A person lying on a bed, looking up at the ceiling is in the __________ position. Select one: a. Supine b. Plantar c. Prone d. Relaxed

a. Supine

Diarthrotic joints are a. freely moveable b. immoveable (not movable) IncorrectIncorrect c. slightly moveable d. creaky

a. freely moveable

Body parts close to the midsagittal plane are called ____. Select one: a. medial b. lateral c. inferior d. proximal

a. medial

Which of the following practitioners use radiant energy to treat tumors? Select one: a. radiation oncologist b. radiologic technologist c. diagnostic radiologist d. radiographer

a. radiation oncologist

Which of the following uses a transducer to pass high frequency sound waves through the body? Select one: a. sonography b. mammography c. fluoroscopic imaging d. magnetic resonance imaging

a. sonography

The broken ends of the bone line up and are barely out of place a. stable fracture b. open, compound fracture c.transverse fracture d.oblique fracture e. comminuted fracture

a. stable fracture

Which of the following statements about anatomic location is correct? Select one: a. the nose is medial to the ear b. the elbow is distal to the wrist c. the toes are proximal to the ankles d. the knee is lateral to the foot

a. the nose is medial to the ear

The horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half is the ____. Select one: a. transverse b. frontal c. midsagittal d. coronal

a. transverse

Body parts in front of the frontal plane are called ____. Select one: a. ventral or anterior b. superior c. dorsal or posterior d. inferior

a. ventral or anterior

Synarthrotic joints are Select one: a. immoveable (not movable) b. slightly moveable c. freely moveable d. creaky

a.immovable

Which of the following is used to check for osteoporosis? Select one: a. sonography b. mammography c. bone density d. computed tomography

c. bone density

How many vertebrae are included in the cervical spine? Select one: a. 5 b. 7 c. 24 d. 12

b. 7

Symptoms of this musculoskeletal disease include swelling, painful joints. Select one: a. Dislocation b. Arthritis c. Ricketts d. Spina Bifida

b. Arthritis

A college degree that can be completed in approximately 2 years would be: Select one: a. Masters Degree b. Associates Degree c. Bachelors Degree d. Doctorate

b. Associates Degree

A fracture that extrudes through the skin is called: Select one: a. Greenstick b. Compound c. Linear d. Simple

b. Compound

A laceration (wound) that goes below the surface of the skin would be considered a. distal b. deep c. proximal d. superficial

b. deep

The end of the long bones is called the: Select one: a. Periosteum b. Epiphysis c. Medullary Cavity d. Diaphysis

b. epiphysis

Which of the following is used to detect breast tumors? Select one: a. sonography b. mammography c. magnetic resonance imaging d. computed tomography

b. mammography

The body plane that divides the body into right and left sides is the ____. Select one: a. frontal b. midsagittal c. transverse d. coronal

b. midsagittal

The four main groups of tissues are ____. Select one: a. nerve, muscle, adipose, and connective b. nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle c. epithelial, bone, blood, and nerve d. muscle, nerve, epithelial, bone

b. nerve, connective, epithelial, and muscle

Which of the following occupations requires a medical degree? Select one: a. radiation therapist b. radiologist c. radiology aide d. radiographer

b. radiologist

Abduction is defined as movement _______ the body Select one: a. toward b.away from c. below d. above

b.away from

The body cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord is the ____ Select one: a. ventral cavity b. dorsal cavity c. cranial cavity d. spinal cavity

b.dorsal cavity

The hip is an example of a ___________ joint. Select one: a. Gliding b. Suture c. Ball and socket d. Hinge

ball and socket

A skeletal system disorder that primarily affects the elderly and post-menopausal women resulting in bones that are fragile and break easily. Select one: a. Achondroplasia b. Bursitis c. Osteoporosis d. Ricketts

c. Osteoporosis

Which of the following imaging modalities produces tranverse views of the body? a. Ultrasound b. Magnetic Resonance Imaging c. Nuclear Medicine d. Computed Tomography

d. Computed Tomography

Which of the following imaging modalities uses electromagnetic energy to produce an image? Select one: a. Ultrasound b. Nuclear Medicine c. Computed Tomography d. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

d. Magnetic Resonance Imaging

An injury caused by excessive stretching and/or tearing of ligaments: Select one: a. Tendonitis b. Fracture c. Arthritis d. Sprain

d. Sprain

Select the best representation of the organizational level of the body from simple to complex Select one: a. tissue, organs, organ systems, cells b. organ systems, cells, tissues, organs c. cells, organs, tissues, organ system d. cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

d. cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

The point or place at which a muscle attaches to the bone that is stationary Select one: a. Ligament b. Insertion c. Joint d. Origin

d. origin

The opposite of anterior would be __________. Select one: a. Inferior b. Ventral c. Coronal d. Posterior

d. posterior

The body system that includes the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi is the ____. a. lymphatic system b. digestive system c. circulatory system d. respiratory system

d. respiratory system

The patella is an example of a/an _________ bone. Select one: a. Long b. Flat c. Irregular d. Sesamoid

d. sesamoid

The body is in anatomic position when ____. Select one: a. the palms of the hands are facing the sides of the body b. all of the above c. the arms are held out away from the sides of the body d. the body is facing forward

d. the body is facing forward

The body cavity located in the chest is the ____. Select one: a. abdominal cavity b. dorsal cavity c. ventral cavity d. thoracic cavity

d. thoracic cavity

The cavity that contains the heart, lungs, and large blood vessels is the ____. Select one: a. abdominal cavity b. orbital cavity c. pelvic cavity d. thoracic cavity

d. thoracic cavity

The body system that filters blood to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body is the ____. Select one: a. lymphatic system b. circulatory system c. endocrine system d. urinary system

d. urinary system

A vertabrae is an example of a/an _________ bone. Select one: a. Long b. Flat c. Sesamoid d. Irregular

d.irregular

This type of fracture has an angled pattern. a. stable fracture b. open, compound fracture c.transverse fracture d.oblique fracture e. comminuted fracture

d.oblique fracture

In this type of fracture, the bone shatters into three or more pieces. a. stable fracture b. open, compound fracture c.transverse fracture d.oblique fracture e. comminuted fracture

e. comminuted fracture