AC Joint Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following markers should be visible on the AP AC joints? Choose all that apply.

a.) right marker
b.) with weights marker
c.) left marker
d.) without weights marker

Answer 1

a.) right marker
b.) with weights marker
c.) left marker
d.) without weights marker

Question 2

Which of the following part position is true when performing AP AC joints?

a.) IR 1/2’’ above top of shoulders
b.) IR 1’’ above top of shoulders
c.) IR 2’’ above top of shoulders
d.) IR at top of shoulder

Answer 2

c.) IR 2’’ above top of shoulders

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct CR alignment for AP AC joints? Choose all that apply.

a.) 1’’ abvoe jugular notch
b.) perpendicular to midpoint between AC joints
c.) CR angled 15 degrees cephalad
d.) 1/2’’ below jugular notch

Answer 3

a.) 1’’ above jugular notch
b.) perpendicular to midpoint between AC joints

Question 4

Patients should be asked to hold onto weights with their hands when performing AP AC joints.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 4

b.) false

Question 5

Which of the following patient positions should be performed on the AP AC joints? Choose all that apply.

a.) one projection with weights
b.) affected arm rotated laterally
c.) affected arm rotated medially
d.) one projection without weights

Answer 5

a.) one projection with weights
d.) one projection without weights