Question 1

Why is it recommended that the PA oblique (with medial rotation) projection be performed rather than the PA oblique (with lateral rotation) for the second digit of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimizes optimal immunomodulating dose (OI
D) . 
B) Is more comfortable for the patient. 
C) Opens up joints better. 
D) Minimizes object image-receptor distance (OI
D) . 
A) Minimizes optimal immunomodulating dose (OI
D) . 
B) Is more comfortable for the patient. 
C) Opens up joints better. 
D) Minimizes object image-receptor distance (OI
D) .

Question 2

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.)
-Fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement

Accepted Answer

A) Smith fracture 
B) Barton fracture 
C) Colles' fracture 
D) Bennett's fracture 
E) Boxer's fracture 
A) Smith fracture 
B) Barton fracture 
C) Colles' fracture 
D) Bennett's fracture 
E) Boxer's fracture

Question 3

Which two structures primarily form the hinge-like structure and movement of the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Trochlea and olecranon process 
B) Capitulum and trochlea 
C) Coronoid process and coronoid fossa 
D) Coronoid fossa and trochlea 
A) Trochlea and olecranon process 
B) Capitulum and trochlea 
C) Coronoid process and coronoid fossa 
D) Coronoid fossa and trochlea

Question 4

Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?

Accepted Answer

A) True AP with no rotation 
B) True lateral with 90° flexion 
C) Lateral rotation oblique 
D) Coyle method 
A) True AP with no rotation 
B) True lateral with 90° flexion 
C) Lateral rotation oblique 
D) Coyle method

Question 5

Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in middle-aged women than in middle-aged men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A ginglymus joint can also be referred to as a _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A) trochoid 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot 
A) trochoid 
B) saddle 
C) hinge 
D) pivot

Question 7

Grids are generally not required unless the anatomy measures greater than _____ cm in thickness.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 14 
D) 5 
A) 8 
B) 10 
C) 14 
D) 5

Question 8

Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition.
-Bursitis

Accepted Answer

A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0) 
A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0)

Question 9

Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A) Radial deviation 
B) Ulnar deviation 
C) Carpal canal 
D) Carpal bridge 
A) Radial deviation 
B) Ulnar deviation 
C) Carpal canal 
D) Carpal bridge

Question 10

Why is it important to keep the phalanges parallel to the IR for a PA oblique projection of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevents foreshortening of phalanges and obscuring of interphalangeal joints. 
B) Prevents foreshortening of radiocarpal joint. 
C) Opens up the carpometacarpal joints. 
D) Demonstrates the sesamoid bones near the first interphalangeal joint. 
A) Prevents foreshortening of phalanges and obscuring of interphalangeal joints. 
B) Prevents foreshortening of radiocarpal joint. 
C) Opens up the carpometacarpal joints. 
D) Demonstrates the sesamoid bones near the first interphalangeal joint.

Question 11

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Accept the radiograph.Carpals and distal radius and ulna are not part of a hand study. 
B) Make sure the carpals, distal radius, and ulna are included on the lateral projection. 
C) If the injury to the patient did not involve the carpal region and distal forearm, do not repeat it. 
D) Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna. 
A) Accept the radiograph.Carpals and distal radius and ulna are not part of a hand study. 
B) Make sure the carpals, distal radius, and ulna are included on the lateral projection. 
C) If the injury to the patient did not involve the carpal region and distal forearm, do not repeat it. 
D) Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna.

Question 12

Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and continues to the triquetrum and pisiform?

Accepted Answer

A) Radial collateral ligament 
B) Dorsal radiocarpal ligament 
C) Palmar radiocarpal ligament 
D) Ulnar collateral ligament 
A) Radial collateral ligament 
B) Dorsal radiocarpal ligament 
C) Palmar radiocarpal ligament 
D) Ulnar collateral ligament

Question 13

Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other lateral projections of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A) Sesamoid bones 
B) Carpals 
C) Phalanges 
D) Carpometacarpal joints 
A) Sesamoid bones 
B) Carpals 
C) Phalanges 
D) Carpometacarpal joints

Question 14

The joint found between the base of the third metacarpal and carpal bone is the:

Accepted Answer

A) intercarpal. 
B) interphalangeal. 
C) carpometacarpal. 
D) proximal metacarpophalangeal. 
A) intercarpal. 
B) interphalangeal. 
C) carpometacarpal. 
D) proximal metacarpophalangeal.

Question 15

Which carpal bone is 1?

Accepted Answer

A) Scaphoid 
B) Trapezium 
C) Hamate 
D) Pisiform 
A) Scaphoid 
B) Trapezium 
C) Hamate 
D) Pisiform

Question 16

This projection is correctly referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) carpal canal, inferosuperior projection. 
B) carpal tunnel, inferosuperior projection. 
C) Gaynor-Hart method. 
D) all of the above. 
A) carpal canal, inferosuperior projection. 
B) carpal tunnel, inferosuperior projection. 
C) Gaynor-Hart method. 
D) all of the above.

Question 17

A radiograph of a tangential, inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamular process is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Rotate the wrist and hand 10° internally. 
B) Increase the CR angle. 
C) Decrease the CR angle. 
D) Increase the extension of the hand and/or wrist. 
A) Rotate the wrist and hand 10° internally. 
B) Increase the CR angle. 
C) Decrease the CR angle. 
D) Increase the extension of the hand and/or wrist.

Question 18

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A) At the third proximal interphalangeal joint 
B) At the third metacarpophalangeal joint 
C) At the base of the third metacarpal 
D) At the third distal interphalangeal joint 
A) At the third proximal interphalangeal joint 
B) At the third metacarpophalangeal joint 
C) At the base of the third metacarpal 
D) At the third distal interphalangeal joint

Question 19

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) Lateral 
C) AP oblique with internal rotation 
D) AP oblique with external rotation 
A) AP 
B) Lateral 
C) AP oblique with internal rotation 
D) AP oblique with external rotation

Question 20

A radiograph of an AP oblique elbow with medial rotation reveals that the radial head is superimposed over part of the coronoid process.What positioning error has been committed?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive medial rotation 
B) Flexion of the elbow 
C) Excessive lateral rotation 
D) Incorrect CR angulation 
A) Excessive medial rotation 
B) Flexion of the elbow 
C) Excessive lateral rotation 
D) Incorrect CR angulation

Why is it recommended that the PA oblique (with medial rotation) projection be performed rather than the PA oblique (with lateral rotation) for the second digit of the hand?

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) -Fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement

Which two structures primarily form the hinge-like structure and movement of the elbow joint?

Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in middle-aged women than in middle-aged men.

A ginglymus joint can also be referred to as a _____ joint.

Grids are generally not required unless the anatomy measures greater than _____ cm in thickness.

Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition. -Bursitis

Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Why is it important to keep the phalanges parallel to the IR for a PA oblique projection of the hand?

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and continues to the triquetrum and pisiform?

Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other lateral projections of the hand?

The joint found between the base of the third metacarpal and carpal bone is the:

Which carpal bone is 1?

This projection is correctly referred to as:

A radiograph of a tangential, inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamular process is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

A radiograph of an AP oblique elbow with medial rotation reveals that the radial head is superimposed over part of the coronoid process.What positioning error has been committed?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 4: Upper Limb

Why is it recommended that the PA oblique (with medial rotation) projection be performed rather than the PA oblique (with lateral rotation) for the second digit of the hand?

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) -Fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement

Which two structures primarily form the hinge-like structure and movement of the elbow joint?

Which routine projection of the elbow will best demonstrate an elevated or visible posterior fat pad?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in middle-aged women than in middle-aged men.

A ginglymus joint can also be referred to as a _____ joint.

Grids are generally not required unless the anatomy measures greater than _____ cm in thickness.

Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition. -Bursitis

Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Why is it important to keep the phalanges parallel to the IR for a PA oblique projection of the hand?

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

Which wrist ligament is attached to the styloid process of the ulna and continues to the triquetrum and pisiform?

Which specific anatomy is better visualized with a fan lateral as compared with the other lateral projections of the hand?

The joint found between the base of the third metacarpal and carpal bone is the:

Which carpal bone is 1?

This projection is correctly referred to as:

A radiograph of a tangential, inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamular process is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

A radiograph of an AP oblique elbow with medial rotation reveals that the radial head is superimposed over part of the coronoid process.What positioning error has been committed?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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