Which of the following strucdtures is not part of the proximal humerus?
A. Lesser tuberle
B. Glenoid process
C. Intertubecular groove
D. Anatomic neck
B. Glenoid process
True or False: The central ray location for the AP projectio nshoulder is perpendicular, 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process (3/4 inferior to the lateral protion of the moer readily palpated clavicle )
True
Which of the following joints is considered to have a speroidal type of movement?
D. Scapulohumeral joint
Which of the following projectiosn should be performed using a breathing technique?
A. Scapulay Ylateral projection
B. Transthorasic lateral
B. AP projection - internal rotation
D. Ap projection - external rotation
B. Tranthorasic lateral
Which rotation of the huerus will result in an AP position/projection of the proximal humerus?
C. External rotation (epicondyles parralel to image receptor )
Where is the CR centered for a transhtorasic lateral projetion?
C. Level of surgical neck
Which of the followng dmonstrats the greater tuberle in profile laterally?
A. External rotation
Which of the following arm positions demosntrate the lesser tubercle in profile mediallly?
B. Internal rotation
What are the most common routine positiosn for the non-trauma shoulder?
D. Ap internal and external
Whay are the most common routine positions for the trauma shoulder?
B. Scaspular y and ap neeutral
Proper positioning for the forearm for an ap projeciton require sthe hand to be...
B. Supinated
Positionibg instrutures for the latera projection of he orearm include...
- humerus and forearm form at 90 degree
- Cr to be directed to mid foreamr area
- hand o be lateral
C. 1 2 and 3
Which of the following will best demosntrate the carpal scaphoid (navicular)?
B. Ulnar flexion
What is the tube nagle for the PA scaphoid with cr angle and ulnar deviaion?
B. 10-15 degrees proximally
What carpal bone lies between the lunate and the pisiform?
A. Triquetrum
What are the routine positions for the wrist?
B. PA, oblique and lateral
What special/optional position best demonstrates the carpal interspaces?
B. Ap
What carpal bone articuales iwth teh 1st metacarpal
A. Trapezium
There are ______separate bones in the adult system
D. 206 bones
The metacarpals and pahalanges are classified as ________________bones
A. Long
True or false: Epiphyseal plate are found between the diaphysis and each epiphysis until sekeletal growth is complete.
True
Which of the followign refer ot aj oint that is freely moveabl?
D. Diarthrosis
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
B. Sternum
Which of the following bones is classified as a short bone?
D. Carpal
Examples of flat bones are the :
B. Clavaria, ribs, scapulae and sternum
Whicho f the following refer to a joint with limited movement?
B. Synarthrosis
Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?
A. Skull
Which of the following refers to a joint with no movement
C. Synathrosis
Which of the ollowing bones iscalssified as an irregualr bone?
B. Vertebrae
Which type of ossification occurs when the bone replaces catilage?
A. Endochhondral
Which is not true concefring sesamoid bones?
D. All sesamoid bone sare countesd as part of the appendicular skeleton
Which type of ossifiction occurs hwen bone replaes membranes?
C. Intramembranous
True or False: The primary center of ossification in growing bones is called the diaphysis
True
Whichc of the following bones it nit part off the appendicula skeleton?
B. Ribs
Which term describes a position with the whole bodu tilted so that hte head is lower thant he feet?
B. Transdelenburg
A mdio lateral proejction is hwere hte lateral aspect of htet anatomical part is closest to iamge receptor
True or False:
True
A patient is lyng on her back on the x-ray table. Teh right side of her body is turned 45 degrees away the imag ereceptor. Whati s this position?
A. LPO
B. RPO
C> RAO
D. LAO
A.LPO
Which of th efollowing terms decribe sthe anterio aspect of the foot
D. Dorsum
A vertebrae is an exmaple of a...
D. Irregular bone
A longitudinl plane that divides teh body into anterio and posterior parts is the...
C. Coronal plane
Which term desribes lying down in any position?
B. Recumbent
Patient is lying on her stomach facing the x-ray table. The right side of her body is turned up 45 degees asay from teh imag e receptor with her right elbow nad knee bent. What is this readiggraphic position?
C. Lao
Patient is lying on her left side. The x-ray tube is horiontally directed with teh cr entering the posterior surface of her body. The IRis adjacanet to the anterior surface of her ody. What is the radiographic examination
A. Left lateral deubitus
What is the name for the structure tha tserves as al id over tha layrni to pervent aspriationf of food or fluid?
A uvula
B. Epiglottis
C. Hyoid bone
D. Orphayrnx
B. Epiglottis
The are aof the lung that lies above the clavicle is termed the :
A. Apex
Which type of bod habitus requres that the image reeptor be placed crosswise ratehr than lengthwise for a PA chest?
D. Hypersthenic
A pa chest radiograph reveals that 8ribs are seen above the diapgrahm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspiration of lungs?
C. Take exposure on the second inspriation rather than on first
Of the followign fators, whicih one must be applied o demosntrate possible air and fluid levels in the hest
A. Patien in erect position
Of the following actions, which one will remove the scapulae from the lung fields?
C. Roll shoulders forward
What approproiate SID is used with a PA and laeteal erect radiograph?
D. 72 inches
A correvtly positioned lateral chest raidograph demosntartes some saparation of hte posteriro ribsdue to the diverrgent x-ray beam. A separation of more than ______indicates objeitionable rotation from a true lateral
C. 1 cm
The CRfor an AP supine chest should be?
B. Centered to leve of T7
Situtation:a patien is in the intesnive care unit with multiple injuries. The attending physician si concerened about a pleural effusion in the left lung. The patient ahd surgery recently and cannot be plaed in teh eret position. What position woul be best to rule out of the pleural effusion (fluid)?
B. Left lateral decubitis
The two most important land marks for locating central ray for the chest positioning are..
D. Jugular notch and vetebra prominens
Which of the followign factors ust be applied ot minimized magnificatio nof the heart?
A. 72 sid
A patient is erect with the left side directly against the image receptor. The CRenters the right side of the body what is this radiographic position?
D. Left lateral
The inner membrane of the pleura that encloses the lungs and heart is called the?
D. Visceral pleura
Rotation on a PA chest radigraph is determined by exainin?
A posterior ribs
B. The diaphragm
C. Sternal ends of the clavicles
D. The inferior angle of the scapula
C. The sternal ends of the clavicles
Patient comes to radiolgoy with possible mass benateh the right clavicle. The pa and left lateral projectiosn are nconclusive. Whih additional proejction can be taken to demosntarte this possible mass?
D. Apical lordotic
Which of the followng solid organs is the largest found in the abdomen?
A. Liver
Why is the right kidney usually lower than the left?
B. Precense of the liver
In which of the four major quadrant of the abdomen would the cecum be found?
A. Right lower
What is the best method to control volunatry motion during abdoinal radiography?
B. Careful isntructions to patient
Which of the following structures should be visualized on a properly exposed ap supine abdomen (kub)adigraph on a small to average sze patient?
A. Psoas muscle
What type of respiration should be used for abdominal radiography?
D. Expiration
To ensure or double check that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a kub radiograph, the technologist should palaplate the...
A. Greater trochanter to locate symphysis pubis
The gonadal dose for a pa projection of the abdomen of a female patient is greater than the dose used for an ap proejction
True or False
True
At what level shoul the cr be placed for an AP lateral decbius projection of the abdomen?
C. 2 inches ( 5 cm )above illiac crest
Which of the folowing kv ranges ire recommended for a kub on an adult
C. 70 - 80
A patient is in ICu fter abdominal surgeyr. The surgeon is concerned about a possible perforated bowel. The patient cant stand or sit. Which of the following possitions will best demosnstrate any possible intra-abdominal free ir?
A. Left lateral decubitus
What cr centering sohuld be used for a dorsa decubitus projection of the abdomen?
B. 2 inches (5 cm )above illiac crest
To ensure the diaphragm is included on the erect abdomen projection, the top of the image receptor should be placed at the level of the...
D. Axilla
Patient comes to radilogy with a clinica lhistory of a possible abdominl aortic aneurysm. Which of the following abdomnal proejction would best demosntrate this condition
B. Dorsal decubitus
A dorsal decubitus abdemon is ordered on a patient. The patient is placed on his back o na cart. The cr will enter hte left side o the aptient with the patients right side gainst hte image receptr. What tpye of marker should be used?
C. Right
What are the routine position projections for the humerus?
D. Ap and lateral
Which basic prection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile and the fat pads of the elbow
D lateral rotaiton
C. Lateral
Which of the following sterucutres is considered to be most distal?
C. Ulnar head
Which of the following is not treu about the elbow joint?
C. The elbow joint is synathrodial
Which structures from the proximal radioulnar joint?
A. Radial notch and radial head
What two bon land marks are palpate dforpositioning of the elbow
B. Humeral epicodnyles
What is the purpose of performing the partially flexed projections of the elbow?
C. Provide an ap perspective if patient cannot fullt extend elbow
Whcih routine prejcito nof the elbow best demosntrates the radia head and neck free of super imposition
C. External oblique
How should the humeral epicondyles be positioned for a lateral proejction fo the elbow
A. Parallel to image reeptor
B. Perpendicular to iamge receptor
C. 45 degrees to image receptor
D. 30 degrees ot image receptor
B. Perpendicular to image receptor
Which one fo the following structures is not part of the ulna?
C. Ulnar neck
With the radial head projections, what is the only difference between the four projections
C. The position of the hands and the wrist
Which of the following best demmosntrates the radial head using hte trauma lateral coyle method routine?
A. Elbowe flexed 90 degrees, cr angled 30 degrees towards shoulder
Which one of the followign statements is not true about a lateral proejction of the humerus for an adult?
D. Place epicondyles parallel to IR
A young boy comes to radiology with an elbow injury. The basi proejcts demosntrate a possible nondisplaced facture of the coronoid processs. Beyong oblique projeciton, what additional projections can be performed to demosntrate the coronoid free of super impositions?
A. Coyle method wit h45 degreee angle away from shoulder
The suprasternal, manubrial, jugular notch al correspond to the levle of:
B. T2-3
Which of the following structures connects the posterior aspect of the ribs to the body of the vertebrea?
B. Costrovertebral joints
True or False: The tubervle portion fo a typical rib connects the posterior end of the rib to the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae.
True
Which pair of ribs attaches to the sternum at hte level of teh sternal angle?
C. Second
In the erect adult bony thorax, the posterior portion of at ypical rib is higher or more superior to the anterior portion
A. 3 - 5 inches
The widest aspect of the thorax occurs at the level of:
C. 8th and 9th rib
What is the name of hte rib that articuates with the thorasic vetebral body
A. Neck
B. Tubercles
C. Head
D. Facets
C head
Why is the RAOsternum prefered to the LAO position?
C. The rao projects the sternum over the shadow of the heart
Which of the following positions will best demosntrate the axillary portion fo the right ribs?
B. Rpo
What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an rao projection of the sternum for an hypersthenic type patient?
A. 15 degrees
What is the recommended sid for the rao sternum position
D. 40 inches
Which two projetions mustb e taken for an injury to he left posterior upper ribs
C. Ap and lpo
Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib?
C. Ninth
What is the joitn classification and type of movement for teh sternocclavicular joints?
D. Synovial with diarthrodial movement
Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?
B. Pa and lao
A radiograph of an rao sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine. What must be done to elminate this problem during the repeat exposure?
B. Increase obliquity of the body
List the three parts of the sternum
- Manubrium
- Body
- Xiphoid
What border is lcoated on the lateral aspect of the scapula?
B. Axillary border
What is another name for the lateral angle of the scapula?
B. Head
What of the following joint is considered to have a gliding or plane type of movement?
A. Acromiclavicular joints
Which of the folloing projectiosn can be performed using a breathing technique?
D. Ap scapula
Where is the cr centered for an ap of the clavicle?
C. Mid body or shaaft of the clavicle
What angle of th scapula is located between the lateral and medial border
C. Inferior angle
What are the most common routines for the clavicle?
C. Ap and ap axial
What ar ethe mmost common routines for positions for the scapula?
C. Ap and lateral
What are the most ocmmon rutine positions for the ac joints?
D. Ap bilateral with and without weights.
Which term describes the lateral end of the clavicle?
D. Acromial extremity
Where is the CR centered for an AC joint projection on a single 17 x 14 inch image receptor?
B. 1 inch above jugular notch
What is bone metastases?
A. Transfer of disease or cancerous lesions from one organ or part to bone tissue
What is bursitis?
A. Inflammation of bursae sacs around joints
What is carpal tunnel?
A. Common painful disorder of the wrist resulting from compression of the median nerve.
What is a fracture?
A. Break of a bone.
What is a dislocation?
B. When bone is displaced from a joint
What is subluxation?
A. Partial dislocation of a bone
What is a simple fracture?
A. Broken bone does not break through skin
What is a compound fracture?
A. Broken bone breaks through the skin.
What is an incomplete fracture?
A. Does not transverse through the entire bone.
What is a complete fracture?
D. Bone breaks into two pieces.
What is a transverse fracture?
A. Breaks at a right angle to the long axis of the bone
What is an oblique fracture?
D. Break passes through the bone in an oblique angle
What is a spiral fracture?
B. Bone twisted apart and spirals around th long axis of the bone
What is a comminuted fracture?
D. Bone is splintered or crushed
What is an impacted fracture?
D. When one fragment is firmmly driven into another
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
C. Inflammation of connective tissues through the body.
What is osteoarthritis?
D. Degenerative joint disease characterized by deterioartion of the articular cartilage with hypertrophic bone formation
What is osteomyelitis?
A. An infection of bone or bone marrow that may be caused by bacteria introduced through surgery, trauma or diabetic ulcers.
What is pagets disease?
B. A destructive bone disease followed by a reparative process of overproduction of very dense soft bones that tend to fracture easily
What is the difference between osteopetrosis and osteoperosis
A. Osteopetrosis is HARDENING of bone
B. Osteoperosis is reduction in quantity of bone
C. Osteopetrosis is SOFTENING of the bone
D. Osteoperosis is the HARDENING of the bone