Question 1

Local or generalized infection of bone or bone marrow caused by bacteria introduced by trauma or surgery is a condition termed:

Accepted Answer

A) osteomyelitis. 
B) Paget's disease. 
C) osteoarthritis. 
D) cellulitis. 
A) osteomyelitis. 
B) Paget's disease. 
C) osteoarthritis. 
D) cellulitis.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Coyle method with 45° CR angle toward shoulder 
B) Radial head lateral projections 
C) Coyle method with 45° CR angle away from shoulder 
D) Acute flexion projection 
A) Coyle method with 45° CR angle toward shoulder 
B) Radial head lateral projections 
C) Coyle method with 45° CR angle away from shoulder 
D) Acute flexion projection

Question 3

Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A) Supination of the hand 
B) Placing epicondyles parallel to the image receptor 
C) Pronation of the hand 
D) External rotation of the elbow 
A) Supination of the hand 
B) Placing epicondyles parallel to the image receptor 
C) Pronation of the hand 
D) External rotation of the elbow

Question 4

How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A) 30° 
B) 90° 
C) 45° 
D) 20° 
A) 30° 
B) 90° 
C) 45° 
D) 20°

Question 5

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the ulna and the coronoid process in profile.Which projection of the elbow has been performed?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) Lateral 
C) Lateral (external) rotation oblique 
D) Medial (internal) rotation oblique 
A) AP 
B) Lateral 
C) Lateral (external) rotation oblique 
D) Medial (internal) rotation oblique

Question 7

A patient enters the ED in severe pain with a possible dislocation of the elbow.The patient has the elbow flexed more than 90°.Which one of the following routines should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Partially flexed AP and limited lateral projections 
B) Jones method and limited lateral projection 
C) Coyle method and limited lateral projection 
D) Lateral elbow only 
A) Partially flexed AP and limited lateral projections 
B) Jones method and limited lateral projection 
C) Coyle method and limited lateral projection 
D) Lateral elbow only

Question 8

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A) Styloid process 
B) Radial notch 
C) Ulnar notch 
D) Coronoid tubercle 
A) Styloid process 
B) Radial notch 
C) Ulnar notch 
D) Coronoid tubercle

Question 9

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A) Coronoid process 
B) Head 
C) Olecranon process 
D) All of the above 
A) Coronoid process 
B) Head 
C) Olecranon process 
D) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult hand study using a digital imaging system?

Accepted Answer

A) 80 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 seconds, large focal spot 
B) 64 kV, 200 mA, 1/20 seconds, large focal spot 
C) 78 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 seconds, large focal spot 
D) 70 kV, 300 mA, 1/30 seconds, small focal spot 
A) 80 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 seconds, large focal spot 
B) 64 kV, 200 mA, 1/20 seconds, large focal spot 
C) 78 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 seconds, large focal spot 
D) 70 kV, 300 mA, 1/30 seconds, small focal spot

Question 11

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

Accepted Answer

A) Triquetrum 
B) Capitate 
C) Hamate 
D) Trapezoid 
A) Triquetrum 
B) Capitate 
C) Hamate 
D) Trapezoid

Question 12

The first metacarpophalangeal joint has a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

Accepted Answer

A) plane 
B) pivot 
C) saddle 
D) ellipsoidal 
A) plane 
B) pivot 
C) saddle 
D) ellipsoidal

Question 13

A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed by the coronoid process of the ulna.Which of the following occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) The hand was pronated rather than in a true lateral position. 
B) The hand and wrist were rotated laterally and not in a true lateral position. 
C) The shoulder was not dropped sufficiently to the tabletop level. 
D) No positioning errors occurred. 
A) The hand was pronated rather than in a true lateral position. 
B) The hand and wrist were rotated laterally and not in a true lateral position. 
C) The shoulder was not dropped sufficiently to the tabletop level. 
D) No positioning errors occurred.

Question 14

A radiograph of a PA oblique of the hand reveals that the midshaft of the fourth and fifth metacarpals is superimposed.What specific positioning error has been committed?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive rotation of the hand and/or wrist laterally 
B) Insufficient rotation of the hand and/or wrist laterally 
C) Incorrect CR angulation 
D) Fingers of the hand are not parallel to IR 
A) Excessive rotation of the hand and/or wrist laterally 
B) Insufficient rotation of the hand and/or wrist laterally 
C) Incorrect CR angulation 
D) Fingers of the hand are not parallel to IR

Question 15

An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in ____ directions.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) all 
C) four 
D) six 
A) two 
B) all 
C) four 
D) six

Question 16

How should the original analog kV range be changed with a fiberglass cast applied for a wrist or forearm radiographic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) No change 
B) Increase 3 to 4 kV 
C) Increase 5 to 7 kV 
D) Increase 8 to 10 kV 
A) No change 
B) Increase 3 to 4 kV 
C) Increase 5 to 7 kV 
D) Increase 8 to 10 kV

Question 17

Which one of the following is the most common primary cancerous bone tumor?

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple myeloma 
B) Osteochondroma 
C) Osteosarcoma 
D) Osteocarcinoma 
A) Multiple myeloma 
B) Osteochondroma 
C) Osteosarcoma 
D) Osteocarcinoma

Question 18

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.)
-Transverse fracture through fifth metacarpal neck

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 19

A "skier's thumb" is an injury of the:

Accepted Answer

A) scaphoid. 
B) pronator fat stripe. 
C) ulnar collateral ligament. 
D) median nerve 
A) scaphoid. 
B) pronator fat stripe. 
C) ulnar collateral ligament. 
D) median nerve

Question 20

The AP oblique-bilateral hands projection ("ball-catcher's position") is performed to evaluate for early signs of:

Accepted Answer

A) gout. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) rheumatoid arthritis. 
D) bursitis. 
A) gout. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) rheumatoid arthritis. 
D) bursitis.

Local or generalized infection of bone or bone marrow caused by bacteria introduced by trauma or surgery is a condition termed:

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?

Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna?

How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the ulna and the coronoid process in profile.Which projection of the elbow has been performed?

A patient enters the ED in severe pain with a possible dislocation of the elbow.The patient has the elbow flexed more than 90°.Which one of the following routines should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the ulna?

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult hand study using a digital imaging system?

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

The first metacarpophalangeal joint has a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed by the coronoid process of the ulna.Which of the following occurred?

A radiograph of a PA oblique of the hand reveals that the midshaft of the fourth and fifth metacarpals is superimposed.What specific positioning error has been committed?

An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in ____ directions.

How should the original analog kV range be changed with a fiberglass cast applied for a wrist or forearm radiographic procedure?

Which one of the following is the most common primary cancerous bone tumor?

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) -Transverse fracture through fifth metacarpal neck

A "skier's thumb" is an injury of the:

The AP oblique-bilateral hands projection ("ball-catcher's position") is performed to evaluate for early signs of:

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

Local or generalized infection of bone or bone marrow caused by bacteria introduced by trauma or surgery is a condition termed:

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?

Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna?

How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

A radiograph of the elbow demonstrates the radius directly superimposed over the ulna and the coronoid process in profile.Which projection of the elbow has been performed?

A patient enters the ED in severe pain with a possible dislocation of the elbow.The patient has the elbow flexed more than 90°.Which one of the following routines should be performed to confirm the diagnosis?

Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the ulna?

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult hand study using a digital imaging system?

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

The first metacarpophalangeal joint has a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

A lateral elbow radiograph demonstrates about half of the radial head superimposed by the coronoid process of the ulna.Which of the following occurred?

A radiograph of a PA oblique of the hand reveals that the midshaft of the fourth and fifth metacarpals is superimposed.What specific positioning error has been committed?

An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in ____ directions.

How should the original analog kV range be changed with a fiberglass cast applied for a wrist or forearm radiographic procedure?

Which one of the following is the most common primary cancerous bone tumor?

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) -Transverse fracture through fifth metacarpal neck

A "skier's thumb" is an injury of the:

The AP oblique-bilateral hands projection ("ball-catcher's position") is performed to evaluate for early signs of:

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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