HESI Procedures Review Assignment

Which foramina are demonstrated with a left posterior
oblique (LPO) position of the cervical spine?

• The right intervertebral foramina (downside)

• The left intervertebral foramina (downside)

• The right intervertebral foramina (upside)

• The left intervertebral foramina (upside)

What is the relationship of the epicondyles to the IR in an AP projection of the humerus or elbow?

• Diagonal

• Parallel

• Vertical

• Perpendicular

The central ray (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered:

• to the level of T4

• at the xiphoid process

• at the vertebra prominens

• 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch.

During an IVU images taken 30 seconds - 1 minute post injection will demonstrate:

• kidneys (contrast in collecting tubules)

• kidneys (nephrogram phase)

• urinary bladder

• ureters

A patient cannot flex their head and neck sufficiently to place the OML perpendicular to the IR for the AP axial view. What should the technologist do?

• use the IOML and increase the CR angle by 7 degrees

• perform a SMV projection in place of the AP axial

• use the AML and increase the CR angle by 10 degrees

• perform the Caldwell method

Which radiographic landmark is most reliable to evaluate the posteroanterior (PA) projection of the abdomen for rotation?

• Symphysis pubis

• ASIS

• Ala of ilium

• Xiphoid process

A broad shouldered patient comes to the radiology department for a routine cervical spine series. The lateral projection demonstrates only the C1-C5 region. The radiologist needs to see C6-T1. What additional projection can be obtained to demonstrate this region?

• AP Axial Oblique Projection (Pillars)

• LAO

• RPO

• Cervicothoracic (Swimmer’s) lateral projection

A young child comes to radiology with an elbow injury. The basic elbow projections demonstrate a possible nondisplaced fracture of the coronoid process. Beyond the medial oblique projection, what additional projection(s) can be performed to demonstrate the coronoid process in profile?

• Radial head lateral projections

• Acute flexion projection

• Coyle method with 45-degree CR angle toward shoulder

• Coyle method with 45-degree CR angle away from shoulder

Which of the following projections best produces an unobstructed view of the fibular head and neck?

• Medial oblique knee

• External oblique knee

• Medial oblique ankle

• Mortise ankle

The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the abdominal digestive track to the:

• kidneys

• spleen

• liver

• inferior vena cava