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For an oblique sternum, the CR is directed:

  1. perpendicular to the IR

  2. 15 degrees caudad

  3. 15 degrees cephalad

  4. 20 degrees caudad

perpendicular to the IR

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On expiration, the diaphragm moves:

  1. upward

  2. downward

upward

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For a lateral sternum, the exposure should be made:

  1. on deep inspiration

  2. during shallow breathing

  3. on expiration

1 only

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For an oblique sternum, the exposure should be made:

  1. on deep inspiration

  2. during shallow breathing

  3. on expiration

3 only

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When radiographing the sternum, the sternum and heart shadow are superimposed in the:

  1. LAO

  2. RAO

  3. PA projection

  4. lateral position

RAO

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In the right and left anterior obliqye positions for the sternoclavicular articulations, the SC joint that is BEST demonstrated is:

  1. closest to the IR

  2. away from the IR

closest to the IR

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In the AP projection of the ribs above the diaphragm, the CR is centered at the level of:

  1. T1

  2. T7

  3. T12

  4. L1

T7

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With the patient in an anterior oblique position, which of the following would elongate the axillary portion of the ribs?

  1. elevate the affected (injured) side

  2. direct the CR 15 degrees caudad

  3. elevate the unaffected (uninjured) side

  4. direct the CR 15 degrees cephalad

elevate the affected (injured) side

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To best visualize the lower ribs, the exposure should be made:

  1. on inspiration

  2. on inspiration, 2nd breath

  3. on expiration

  4. during shallow breathing

on expiration

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Which of the following positions will BEST demonstrate (elongate) the right axillary ribs?

  1. RAO

  2. LAO

  3. RPO

2 and 3 only

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Which of the following statements regarding the RAO position of the sternum is false?

  1. the sternum is generally projected to the left of the vertebral column

  2. shallow breathing during the exposure can blur prominent pulmonary markings

  3. it is helpful to superimpose the sternum over the heart

  4. a thin (shallow from the front to back) thorax requires a lesser degree of obliquity than a thicker thorax

a thin (shallow from the front to back) thorax requires a lesser degree of obliquity than a thicker thorax

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T or F: When radiographing oblique ribs, the best technique would be to use deep breathing.

false

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When examining a patient for a lateral sternum, you would:

  1. rotate the shoulders backwards

  2. keep the median sagittal plane vertical

  3. have the broad (flat) surface of the sternum perpendicular to the IR

1, 2, and 3

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For oblique ribs, the patient should be rotated:

  1. 45 degrees

  2. 15-20 degrees

  3. 30 degress

  4. 60 degrees

45 degrees

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For an oblique sternum, the patient should be rotated:

  1. 45 degrees

  2. 15-20 degrees

  3. 30 degrees

  4. 60 degrees

15-20 degrees

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For oblique SC joints, the patient should be rotated:

  1. 45 degrees

  2. 10-15 degrees

  3. 30 degrees

  4. 60 degrees

10-15 degrees

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For an oblique foot, the patient’s foot should be rotated:

  1. 45 degrees

  2. 15-20 degrees

  3. 30 degrees

  4. 60 degrees

30 degrees

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A radiograph was taken using 200 mA setting and 0.5 second exposure time. What mAs was used for this technique?

100 mAs

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When performing anterior oblique SC joint projections, which SC joint will be demonstrated?

  1. SC joint closest to the spine

  2. SC joint farthest from the spine

SC joint closest to the spine

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To BEST visulize the upper ribs, the exposure should be made:

  1. on inspiration

  2. on expiration

on inspiration

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Which of the following statements is (are) correct with respect to evaluation criteria for a PA chest?

  1. sternal ends of clavicles are an equal distance from vertebral borders

  2. ten posterior ribs are demonstrated above the diaphragm

  3. the liver is usually visible on the patients left side

1 and 2

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Which of the following positions will demonstrate the left axillary ribs elongated??

  1. RAO

  2. LAO

  3. RPO

RAO

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The sternal angle is at approximately the same level as the:

  1. T2-3 interspace

  2. T9-10 interspace

  3. T4-5 interspace

  4. costal margin

T4-5 interspace

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The jugular notch is at approximately the same level as the:

  1. 5th thoracic vertebra

  2. T2-3 interspace

  3. T4-5 interspace

  4. costal notch

T2-3 interspace

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What are the positions most commonly included in the routine for a radiographic examination of the sternum?

  1. lateral

  2. RAO

  3. LAO

1 and 2

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The RAO position can successfully be used to demonstrate the:

  1. PA obliqe sternum

  2. barium-filled pylorus and duodenum (UGI)

  3. left anterior ribs

1, 2, and 3

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What is the purpose for including a PA chest in the rib routine?

To check for a pneumothorax

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In an AP axial projection of the cervical vertebrae, the patient’s chin should be extended so as to prevent:

  1. motion

  2. respiration

  3. superimposition of the mandible and the mid-cervical vertebrae

  4. rotation

superimposition of the mandible and the mid-cervical vertebrae

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For the oblique position of the cervical vertebrae, the coronal plane is rotated how many degrees from the IR?

  1. 25 degrees

  2. 60 degrees

  3. 45 degrees

  4. 30 degrees

45 degrees

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In order to obtain a radiographic image of the odontoid process, the CR should be adjusted to be parallel to the:

  1. acanthiomeatal line

  2. occlusal plane

  3. orbitomeatal line

  4. infraorbitomeatal line

occlusal plane

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When radiographing the cervical spine, using the open mouth position, if the inferior margins of the upper teeth are in line with those of the base of the skull and the tips of the mastoid processes, then:

  1. the position requires that the CR be angled 10 degrees

  2. the position must be corrected by dropping the chin

  3. the position must be corrected bringing the chin up

  4. the position cannot be improved

the position cannot be improved

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The Pawlow position is performed with the patient:

  1. erect

  2. recumbent

recumbent

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Functional studies of the cervical vertebrae to demonstrate the forward movement and backward movement, or as a result of trauma or disease, and absence of movement of the cervical vertebrae, would include which of the following positions:

  1. tourine cervical position

  2. erect and supine laterals

  3. flexion and extension laterals

  4. vertebral arch projections

  5. open and closed mouth positions

flexion and extension laterals

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Which of the following positions or projections would best demonstrate a cervical rib?

  1. anterior oblique

  2. lateral position

  3. posterior oblique

  4. AP projection

AP projection

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The AP projection of the cervical spine through the open mouth will demonstrate which of the following?

  1. foramen magnum

  2. atla, axis, and odontoid

  3. upper and lower molars

  4. C7

Atlas, axis, and odontoid

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The Fuch’s position is performed with the patient’s _____ against the table.

  1. chin

  2. posterior aspect of the head

Posterior aspect of the head

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Which postion or projection will best demonstrate the articular process (zygapophyseal joints) of the cervical vertebrae?

  1. AP projection

  2. LAO position

  3. RPO position

  4. lateral projection

lateral projection

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When performing a posterior oblique of the C-spine:

  1. direct the CR 15-20 degrees caudad

  2. direct the CR 15-20 degrees cephalad

  3. direct the CR 30-35 degrees caudad

  4. direct the CR 30 to 35 degrees cephalad

direct the CR 15-20 degrees cephalad

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Which position or projection will best demonstrate the right intervertebral foramina of the cervical vertebrae?

  1. AP projection

  2. RPO position

  3. LPO position

  4. lateral position

LPO position

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If you are unable to demonstrate the tip of the odontoid process on an open mouth view, what other view, position, or method could be used?

  1. fuch’s position

  2. chewing view

  3. swimmers lateral

  4. ottonello method

1, 2, and 4

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The grandy method is a/an:

  1. erect lateral position fo the cervical vertebrae

  2. erect swimmers position

  3. recumbent swimmers position

  4. AP projection of C1 and C2

erect lateral position of the cervical vertebrae

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The CR for the AP projection of the cervical spine should be directed:

  1. 5-10 degrees cephalad

  2. 5-10 degrees caudad

  3. 15-20 degrees caudad

  4. 15-20 degrees cephalad

15-20 degrees cephalad

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POsitioning instructions for the lateral projection of the cervical spine include:

  1. patient may be erected or supine for the lateral postion (cross-table)

  2. shoulders should be depressed as much as possible

  3. CR is angled 15 degrees caudad, centered to C4

  4. SID of 72 inches if possible

1, 2, and 4

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The RAO position of the cervical spine will best demonstrate the:

  1. right zygapophyseal joint

  2. right intervertebral foramina

  3. left intervertenbral foramina

  4. vertebral foramen

right intervertebral foramina

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In order to visualize the left intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine, which position should be used?

  1. RPO

  2. RAO

  3. LPO

  4. Left lateral position

RPO

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Which of the following is/are demonstrated in the lateral projection of the cervical spine?

  1. intervertebral disc spaces

  2. sygapophyseal joints

  3. intervertebral foramina

1 and 2

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The right anterior oblique (RAO) position of the cervical spine requires which of the following combinations of tube angle and direction?

  1. 15-20 degrees caudad

  2. 15-20 degrees cephalad

  3. 25-30 degrees caudad

  4. 25-30 degrees cephalad

15-20 degrees caudad

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Which of the following is demonstrated in a 25 degree LPO position with the central ray entering 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS?

  1. left SI joint

  2. left ilium

  3. right SI joint

  4. right ilium

right SI joint

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Which of the following is/are demonstrated in a lateral lumbar spine?

  1. intervertebral joint

  2. pedicles

  3. zygapophyseal joints

1 and 2

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The pars interarticularis is represented by what part of the scotty dog seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine?

  1. eye

  2. front leg

  3. body

  4. neck

neck

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Which of the following is/are demonstrated in the lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

  1. intervertebral spaces

  2. zygapophyseal joints

  3. intervertebral foramina

1 and 3

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The pedicle is represented by what part of the scotty dog seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine?

  1. eye

  2. front leg

  3. body

  4. neck

eye

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The zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the:

  1. coronal plane 45 degrees from the IR

  2. midsagittal plane 45 degrees from the IR

  3. coronal plane 70 degrees from the IR

  4. midsagittal plane 70 degrees from the IR

coronal plane 70 degrees from the IR

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Which of the following vertebral groups form a lordotic curve?

  1. cervical

  2. thoracic

  3. lumbar

1 and 3

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When posititon for a lateral sacrum, the CR should be directed to enter:

  1. 3.5 inches posterior to the midsagittal plane

  2. 3.5 inches posterior to the ASIS

  3. 5 inches posterior to the midsagittal plane

  4. 5 inches posterior to the midcoronal plane

3.5 inches posterior to the ASIS

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The left SI joint is posititoned perpendicularly to the IR when the patient is positioned in a:

  1. left lateral position

  2. 25-30 degree LAO

  3. 25-30 degree LPO

  4. 30-40 degree LPO

25-30 degree LAO

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The AP projection of the sacrum requires that the central ray be directed:

  1. 15 degrees cephalad

  2. the top of the pubic bone

  3. midline at the level of the lesser trochanter

1 only

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The posterior oblique position of the lumbar spine will demonstrate the:

  1. intervertebral foramina nearer to the IR

  2. intervertebral foramina away from the IR

  3. Zygapophyseal joints nearer to the IR

  4. Zygapophyseal joints away from the IR

Zygapophyseal joints nearer to the IR

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Which of the following positions would best demonstrate the left zygapophyseal articulations of the lumbar vertebrae?

  1. LPO

  2. left lateral

  3. RPO

  4. AP

LPO

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In the routine lateral thoracic spine, the following structures are usually not well visualized:

  1. lower spinous processes

  2. upper three or four thoracic/ dorsal vertebrae

  3. mid-thoracic vertebrae

  4. mid-thoracic intervertebral dics spaces

upper three or four thoracic / dorsal vertebrae

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For an AP projection of the coccyx, the CR is angled:

  1. 10 degrees caudad

  2. 15 degrees cephalad

  3. 10 degrees cephalad

  4. perpendicular to the IR

10 degrees caudad

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Which position or projection would best demonstrate the spinous processes of the cervical vertebrae?

  1. AP

  2. lateral

  3. RPO

  4. RAO

lateral

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Which of the following positions would best demonstrate the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae?

  1. AP

  2. Lateral

  3. RPO

  4. RAO

AP

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The knees should be flexed for the AP projection of the lumbar vertebrae in order to:

  1. better demonstrate the pedicles

  2. make the patient less comfortable

  3. place the lumbar vertebrae closer to the film

  4. increase the normal kyphotic curves

place the lumbar vertebrae closer to the film

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When radiographing the lumbosacral junction with the patient in the lateral position, the CR should be directed to:

  1. the iliac creat

  2. a point midway between the ASIS and the symphysis pubis

  3. the ASIS

  4. two inches posterior to the ASIS and 1.5 below the crest

two inches posterior to the ASIS and 1.5 below the crest

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Which position will best demonstrate the vertebral foramen in the lumbar spine?

  1. LPO

  2. RPO

  3. AP

  4. right lateral

  5. none of the above

none of the above

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An AP projection of the coccyx required the CR to be directed:

  1. 2 inches proximal to the symphysis pubis

  2. to the symphysis pubis

  3. to the iliac creast

  4. to the anterior superior iliac spine

  5. 2 inches distal to the symphysis pubis

2 inches proximal to the symphysis pubis

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For the AP projection fo the T spine, the CR is centered at the level of:

  1. C7

  2. T4

  3. C1

  4. T6-7

T6-7

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For the lateral position of the sacrum, the CR is centered to the level of the:

  1. symphysis punbis

  2. iliac creast

  3. greater trochanter

  4. ASIS

ASIS

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Which position will BEST demonstrate the lumbar bodies clear of superimposition?

  1. AP

  2. RPO

  3. LPO

  4. lateral

lateral

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For an AP projection of the sacrum, the CR is angled:

  1. 15 degrees caudad

  2. 25 degrees cephalad

  3. 15 degrees cephalad

  4. 10 degrees caudad

  5. 30 degrees cephalad

15 degrees cephalad

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In order to blur out the rib shadows and vascvular markings when examining the thoracic vertebrae in the lateral postion:

  1. use a short SID

  2. use a long SID

  3. angle cephalad

  4. use a breathing technique

use a breathing technique

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An elbow exam was ordered on a patient who was unable to straighten hsi elbow. Which of the following procedure would result in the most diagnositc radiographic AP elbow image?

  1. two AP exposures; 1 forearm parallel to the IR and CR perpendicular to the IR, 2 humerus parallel to the IR and CR perpendicular to IR

  2. two AP exposures with elbow flexed slightly and resting on olecranon process: 1 CR perpendicular centered over forearm; 2 CR perpendicular centered over humerus

  3. One exposure with elbow flexed slightly, resting on olecranon process and with a perpendicular CR centered to the elbow joint

  4. one exposure with elbow flexed slightly, humerus parallel to IR, and CR angled 20 degrees caudad through elbow joint

two AP exposures; 1 forearm parallel to the IR and CR perpendicular to the IR, 2 humerus parallel to the IR and CR perpendicular to IR

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To deonstrate subluxation or dislocation of the AC joints, which of the following methods should be used?

  1. AP of both AC joints

  2. AP of both AC joints with and without weights

  3. acial of both shoulders

  4. transthoracic projection

AP of both AC joints with and without weights

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A CR angles of 25 degrees caudad is required for what projection?

  1. AP clavicle

  2. PA axial clavicle

  3. AP axial clavicle

  4. PA clavicle

PA axial clavicle

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Which of the following prokections requires that the should ber placed in external rotation?

  1. AP humerus

  2. lateral forearm

  3. lateral humerus

AP humerus

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Which of the following criteria is/are required for visualization of the greater tuberosity in profile?

  1. epicondylar plane parallel to the IR

  2. arm in external rotation

  3. humerus in AP position

1, 2, and 3

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In order to demonstrate a profile view of the glenoid fossa, the patient is AP erect or recumbent and rotated 45 degrees:

  1. toward the affected side (affected side down)

  2. away from the affected sude (affected side up)

toward the affected side (affected side down)

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Which of the following shoulder images will demonstrate the humerus in the anatomic position?

  1. transthoracic lateral

  2. AP internal rotation

  3. AP external rotation

  4. AP neutral rotation

AP external rotation

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The AP internal rotation of the shoulder places the humerus in the:

  1. anatomic postion

  2. AP projection

  3. lateral postition

  4. oblique position

lateral position

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Which of the following is/are true regarding the radiographic examination of the AC joints?

  1. the procedure os performed in the erect position

  2. weights should be used in most cases

  3. the procedure should be avoided if dislocation or separation is suspected

1 and 2

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In the lateral projection of the scapula, the:

  1. vertebral and axillary borders are superimposed

  2. acromion and coracoid processes are superimposed

  3. patient may be examined in the recumbent or erected position

1 and 3

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The transothoracic projection is useful when:

  1. the patient can’t abduct the arm for an axial projection

  2. there is a quation of a dislocation of the shoulder joint

  3. there is a question of a lairline fracture of the distal humerus

1 and 2 only

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In order to obtain a lateral postion of the humerus, a plane passing through the epicondyles should be:

  1. parallel to the image receptor

  2. parallel to the central ray

  3. perpendicular with the central ray

parallel to the central ray

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In the erect lateral position for the scapula, with the affected side closest to the image receptor (patient facing the IR), the:

  1. coracoid process is centered to the IR

  2. CR is directed perpendicular to the vertebral border of the injured scapula

  3. glenoid fossa is best demonstrated

  4. the arm is abducted from the bady

CR is directed perpendicular to the vertebral border of the injured scapula

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In order to decrese the amount of exposure necessary for a transthoracic lateral of the upper humerus, the:

  1. patient should be rotated 25 degrees

  2. exposure should be obtained with complete expiration

  3. exposure should be obtained with complete inspiration

  4. patient should be in a supine position

exposure should be obtained with complete inspiration

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In the PA projection of the clavicle, the patient’s head is rotated away from the side being examined in order to:

  1. reduce OID

  2. avoid elongating the clavicle

  3. straighten out the curve of the clavicle

  4. provide proper mobilization

reduce the OID

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In which position of the shoulder is the greater tuberosity / tubercle on the anterior side on the humeral head?

  1. AP

  2. external rotation

  3. internal rotation

  4. neutral position

internal rotation

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You are setting a breathing technique of 75 mAs. If you select 3 sec exposure time, what mA should you pick?

  1. 15 mA

  2. 20 mA

  3. 25 mA

  4. 30 mA

25 mA

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For the AP projection of the scapula, the patient is supine or erect, the CR is perpendicular to the IR and the patient arm is:

  1. pulled across the front of the chest

  2. abducted to a right angle to the body, hand supine

  3. internally rotated

  4. positioned the same as for an AP shoulder

abducted to a right angle to the body, hand supinated

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The patient is supine. The arm is abducted 90 degrees and the CR is directed horizontally through the axilla. This projection will demonstrate:

  1. subluxation of the AC joint

  2. an AP scapula

  3. an axial view of the shoulder

  4. a Y view

an axial view of the shoulder

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Which position of the shoulder demonstrated the lesser tubercle in profile medially?

  1. AP

  2. external rotation

  3. internal rotation

  4. neutral position

internal rotation

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When demonstrating the intertubercular groove with the FISK method (patient upright), how should the effected humerus be positioned?

  1. the humerus should be rotated laterally

  2. the humerus should be rotated medially

  3. the patient should be leaning forward, with the humerus forming a 10-15 degrees angle with the vertical line

the patient should be leaning forward, with the humerus forming a 10-15 degrees angle with the vertical line

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In evaluating a radiograph of a true lateral scapula, the two structures that should be exactly superimposed are:

  1. vertebral and axillary borders

  2. acromion and coracoid process

  3. scapular body and axillary ribs

vertebral and axillary borders

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In the lateral position for the humerus (non-trauma), the arm is:

  1. internally rotated

  2. externally rotated

internally rotated

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For a lateral position of the scapula, the upper part of the scapula is demonstrated as the letter Y. The superior aspect of the Y is formed by:

  1. glenoid and humeral head

  2. scapular spine and vertebral border

  3. acromion and coracoid process

  4. vertebral border and axillary border

acromion and coracoid process

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Selects the best technique for an AP external shoulder on an average female patient (table bucky):

  1. 2 @ 62 kVp

  2. 4 @ 65-70 kVp

  3. 10 @ 70-75 kVp

  4. 80 @ 80 kVp

10 @ 70-75kVp

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Select the best techique for an axillary view of the shoulder on an average female patient (table top):

  1. 1 @ 62 kVp

  2. 3-4 @ 65-70 kVp

  3. 12 @ 70 - 75 kVp

  4. 80 @ 80 kVp

3-4 @ 65-70 kVp

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Select the best technique for an AO external shoulder on an averge female patient (on the cart, table top):

  1. 1 @ 62 kVp

  2. 4 @ 65-70 kVp

  3. 12 @ 70 - 75 kVp

  4. 80 @ 80 kVp

4 @ 65-70 kVp

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Select the best technique for a transthoracic shoulder on an average female patient (wall buck):

  1. 2 @ 62 kVp

  2. 4 @ 65-70 kVp

  3. 12 @ 70-75 kVp

  4. 50 @ 80 kVp

50 @ 80 kVp