Spine, Sternum, UE/LE Test

The degree of the central right angle for the LPO projection of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity

true

Which of the following techniques is most effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum

Using a breathing technique

why is the RAO sternum preferred over the LAO position?

The RAO projects the sternum over the shadow of the heart

what is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO sternum for an asthenic patient?

20°

What are the recommended breathing instructions for a lateral sternum?

Suspend on inspiration

What is the recommended SID for the lateral sternum position?

72 inches

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine. What must be done to eliminate this problem during the exposure?

Increase obliquity of the body

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum mobiles at the patient's ribs are super imposed over the sternum what needs to be done to correct this problem during the repeat exposure?

Ensure that the patient is not rotated

radiograph of an RAO projection of the sternum demonstrates excessive long markings of scaring the sternum a one second exposure time and a breathing technique were used. Which of the following or produced a more diagnostic image of the sternum.

Increase exposure time, decrease MA

A patient enters the emergency department with Blunt trauma to the sternum. The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand direct. Which of the following routines will be best for the sternum exam in this situation

LPO and horizontal beam lateral projections

A patient enters the emergency department with possible cervical spine fracture. The initial AP and lateral projections were negative for fracture. The emergency department position wants a projection to demonstrate the vertical pedals. Which of the following projections would demonstrate the structure safely.

Double CR ambulation method using 45° lateral medial and 15° cephalic

how much rotation is required for an AP projection of the sternum on a hypersthenic patient

15 degrees

True or false, the LPO trauma, cervical oblique projection will demonstrate the intervertebral and pedicles of the left side

false

using the coil projection with the CR directed 45° towards the shoulder the _____ is demonstrated in profile

Radial head and capitulum

The coil projection with the CR directed 45° away from the shoulder, demonstrates the same anatomy as the

Internal oblique elbow

Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpal metacarpal joint

AP thumb, modified roberts method

how much rotation of the hands is required for the AP oblique (Norgaad) bilateral hand projection

45

what special projection of the wrist will open up the inner spaces on the ulnar side of the wrist

Radial deviation

What is the purpose of performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow?

To provide an AP perspective, if the patient cannot fully extend the elbow

how much is the shoulder rotated toward the IR for the grashey method

34-45

If the CR is angled perpendicular to the forearm in the Jones view, the radius and Ona will be demonstrated

true

What is a Bankart lesion?

Injury involving the glenoid brim

which of the following best demonstrates the radial head using the trauma lateral coyle method routine?

Elbow flexed 90 degrees, CR angled 45 degrees toward shoulder

What is the proper name for the acute elbow flexion projection?

Jones method

A patient enters the ED with an elbow injury. The partial flexion, AP and lateral positions reveal a possible fracture of the coronoid process. The patient elbow is partially flexed and he refuses to extend it further. which of the following position should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

coyle method with 80° flexion, CR angled 45° away from the shoulder

what pathology/condition is best demonstrated by the grashey view of the shoulder

bankart lesion

The Gaynor heart view evaluates the wrist for carpal tunnel, true or false

true

in the carpal bridge view, the CR is angled ___ degrees toward the forearm to the mid carpal area

45

What statement is true regarding tarsal coalition?

usually asymptomatic in childhood, becomes painful during adolescence, two main varieties

The medial oblique of the knee demonstrates what anatomical structures

Proximal tip, fib, joint open, lateral condoles (2), and lateral meniscus joint

______ projection provides a view of the _____ at the first MTP joint to evaluate for injury

Lewis, sesamoids

The CR is angled ____ degrees toward the toes into the long access of the foot for the Lilienfeld

45

The CR is angled ____ degrees for the plant dorsal axial projection of the calcaneus

40

The _______ projection is the alternative projection to a evaluate for the sesamoids (supine)

Holly

buckling of toe joints

hammer toe

Enlargement of the bones of the foot at the joints

bunions

________ is inflammation of the fluid filled sack that lies between a tendon and skin or between tendon and bone

bursitis

Stress views of the ankle involve rotating the foot mediately or laterally, the proper proper terms for these two movements are

Inversion and eversion

when there is an incident of carpal tunnel syndrome, which nerve is compressed at the wrist, resulting in numbness and pain?

median

_______ appears on a radiograph as the ant eater sign

Calcaneo-Navicular coalition

______ appears on the radiograph as a C sign

Talo-Calcaneal coalition

An ankle effusion will appear on a radiograph as a

Teardrop

describe how you would position your patient for an AP elbow, presented to you in partial flexion

Two projections, one for distal, humerus, parallel to cassette, and one for proximal forearm, parallel to cassette