Question 1

For brittle bone disease,the radiographer should

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A)   increase the exposure factors
B)   decrease the exposure factors
C)   change to high-speed screens
D)   make no change in factors

Question 2

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Giant cell tumor

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A)  Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap
B)  Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal
C)  Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell
D)  Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis
E)  Most common malignant tumorsF) Most often arise from the outer table of the skullG) Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrixH) Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 3

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Metaphysis

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A)  Bone destruction throughout life
B)  Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems"
C)  Cell that removes bone
D)  Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface
E)  Marrow is lined by an inner membraneF) Secondary growth center at the end of the shaftG) Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous boneH) Tubelike structure within the shaftI) Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spacesJ) Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

Question 4

Malignant bone lesions cause soft-tissue swelling and

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A)   cortical bone erosion causing a poorly defined margin
B)   bone expansion with an intact cortex
C)   are cystlike structures
D)   encapsulate filling with fluid

Question 5

Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called

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A)   ossification
B)   appositional growth
C)   intramembranous ossification
D)   epiphyseal growth

Question 6

A fracture of the arch of C2 anterior to the inferior facet usually associated with anterior subluxation of C2 and C3 is known as a

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A)   clay shoveler's fracture
B)   seat belt fracture
C)   Jefferson's fracture
D)   Hangman's fracture

Question 7

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Endosteum

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A)  Bone destruction throughout life
B)  Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems"
C)  Cell that removes bone
D)  Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface
E)  Marrow is lined by an inner membraneF) Secondary growth center at the end of the shaftG) Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous boneH) Tubelike structure within the shaftI) Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spacesJ) Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

Question 8

A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening of the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of

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A)   fibrous dysplasia
B)   ischemic necrosis
C)   tuberculous arthritis
D)   achondroplasia

Question 9

A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is

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A)   compact bone
B)   dense bone
C)   cancellous bone
D)   cortical bone

Question 10

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes.
-Gout

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A)  Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process
B)  Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly
C)  Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis
D)  Loss of blood supply
E)  Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal jointF) Skin changes caused by psoriasis existG) Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease

Question 11

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes.
-Rheumatoid arthritis

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A)  Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process
B)  Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly
C)  Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis
D)  Loss of blood supply
E)  Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal jointF) Skin changes caused by psoriasis existG) Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease

Question 12

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Trabeculae

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A)  Bone destruction throughout life
B)  Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems"
C)  Cell that removes bone
D)  Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface
E)  Marrow is lined by an inner membraneF) Secondary growth center at the end of the shaftG) Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous boneH) Tubelike structure within the shaftI) Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spacesJ) Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

Question 13

Growth of outer bone diameter is dependent upon

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A)   osteoclasts
B)   osteomas
C)   osteocytes
D)   osteoblasts

Question 14

Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

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A)   Osteoclastic.
B)   Osteolytic.
C)   Osteoblastic.
D)   Osteocyte.

Question 15

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Multiple myeloma

Accepted Answer

A)  Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap
B)  Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal
C)  Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell
D)  Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis
E)  Most common malignant tumorsF) Most often arise from the outer table of the skullG) Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrixH) Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 16

To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis,the modality of choice is

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A)   x-ray
B)   MRI
C)   CT
D)   nuclear medicine

Question 17

For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases,the modality of choice is

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A)   radiographic skeletal survey
B)   DEXA scan
C)   CT bone survey
D)   radionuclide bone scan

Question 18

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Osteoma

Accepted Answer

A)  Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap
B)  Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal
C)  Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell
D)  Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis
E)  Most common malignant tumorsF) Most often arise from the outer table of the skullG) Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrixH) Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 19

Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain are indicative of

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A)   chondrosarcoma
B)   osteogenic sarcoma
C)   Ewing's sarcoma
D)   fibrosarcoma

Question 20

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

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A)   Greenstick.
B)   Stress.
C)   Fatigue.
D)   Pathologic.

Exam 4: Skeletal System

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

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To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis,the modality of choice is

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A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is

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Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Giant cell tumor

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Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called

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For brittle bone disease,the radiographer should

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Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain are indicative of

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Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Metaphysis

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Growth of outer bone diameter is dependent upon

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Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Trabeculae

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Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Gout

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Malignant bone lesions cause soft-tissue swelling and

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A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening of the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of

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For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases,the modality of choice is

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Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Endosteum

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Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Multiple myeloma

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Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Osteoma

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A fracture of the arch of C2 anterior to the inferior facet usually associated with anterior subluxation of C2 and C3 is known as a

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Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Rheumatoid arthritis

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Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

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