Chapter 2 - Procedures Flashcards
The term varus refers to
Turned inward
Which elbow fat pad is not visible radiographically in the lateral projection of the normal elbow?
Posterior
image What could be done to improve the lateral (mediol-ateral) projection of the knee in the fig? (2)
- Angle the xray tube 5 degrees cephalad.
- Rotate the pelvis slightly backward/posteriorly.
The proximal radius and ulna are seen free of superimposition in which of the following projections?
Lateral oblique elbow
An RPO position poorly demonstrates the lumbar zygopophyseal articulations and the pedicles are seen on posterior portion of the vertebral body. What does this indicate?
Excessive rotation
image Name the structure identified by the number 10 in fig 2-2.
Lateral epicondyle
The term dorsal can refer to which of three of the following? (3)
- Back of the hand.
- Upper surface of the foot.
- Posterior surface of the body.
All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true. (3)
- The right lung has two fissures.
- The inferior portion of a lung is its base.
- Each lung is enclosed in pleural membrane.
All of the following statements regarding a PA projection of the skull are true. (3)
- The OML is perp to the IR.
- The petrous pyramids fill the orbits.
- The CR is perp to the IR and exits the nasion.
image An accurate critique of the PA projection of the chest seen in fig 2-3 would include which of the following? (3)
- The pulmonary apices are demonstrated.
- The air-filled trachea and carina are demonstrated.
- Ten posterior ribs are seen above the diaphragm.
A congenital defect in which the sternum is depressed posteriorly is termed
Pectus excavatum
Which of the following positions is used to demonstrate vertical patellar fractures and the patello-femoral articulation?
Tangential patella
Structures located in the right lower quadrant (RLQ) include which of the following? (2)
- Cecum.
- Vermiform appendix.
image Which of the following statements are correct regarding fig 2-4? (3)
- The image was made in the RPO position.
- The right ureter is best visualized.
- KUB are included.
Structures involved in blowout fractures include the (2)
- Orbital floor.
- Inferior rectus muscle.
Which of the following articulations participate(s) in the formation ankle mortise? (2)
- Talotibial.
- Talofibular.
The upper surface of the foot may be described as the (2)
- Anterior surface.
- Dorsum.
Double-contrast examinations of the stomach or large bowel are performed to better visualize the
Gastric or bowel mucosa
Terms to describe movement include (2)
- Extension.
- Eversion.
Which of the following is best demonstrated on the AP axial projection (Towne method) of the skull, with the CR directed 30 degrees caudad to the OML and exiting at the foramen magnum?
Occipital bone
The RPO position (Judet method) of the right acetabulum will demo the
Anterior rim of the acetabulum
image Select the three statements regarding fig 2-5? (3)
- The left axillary ribs are well demonstrated.
- The exposure was made on full inspiration.
- The image was made using a 45 degree oblique.
Which of the following positions/projections is used to demonstrate a nearly frontal view of the sternum?
RAO
Skeletal muscle is (2)
- Striated.
- Involuntary.
Which of the following bones participate(s) in the formation of the knee joint? (2)
- Femur.
- Tibia.
How should a chest exam to rule out air-fluid levels be obtained on a patient with traumatic injuries?
Include a lateral chest exam performed in dorsal decubitus position.
In the axiolateral inferosuperior projection of the hip, the IR should be
Parallel to the femoral neck
image Which of the following is recommended method to image the frontal and ethmoidal sinuses seen in fig 2-6?
Erect PA, chin extended, OML 15 degrees from horizontal
image Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the radiograph in fig 2-6? (2)
- The position is used to demonstrate the frontal and ethmoid sinuses.
- The perp plate is visualized in midline of the nasal cavity.
To better demonstrate the interphalangeal joints of the hand in the oblique position, the radiographer should
Use a support sponge for the phalanges
Traumatic rib fractures resulting in their detachment from the rib cage is termed
Flail chest
The relationship between the fractured ends of long bones is called
Apposition
In the PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine, the CR should be directed
15 degrees cephalad to C4
In which of the following positions can small amounts of free air in the peritoneal cavity be demonstrated?
Left lateral decubitus
Which of the following anatomic structures is seen most anteriorly in a lateral projection of the chest?
Cardiac apex
For an AP projection of the knee in a patient whose measurement from ASIS to table top is 17cm, which CR direction will best demo the knee joint?
3-5 degrees caudad
image In which of the following projections was the image in fig 2-7 made?
Medial oblique
image Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 1 in fig 2-7?
Medial epicondyle
image Select the correct statement(s) regarding the image shown in fig 2-8? (2)
- There is insufficient internal rotation.
- The femoral neck is foreshortened.
A patient unable to extend his or her arm is seated at the end of the x-ray table, elbow flexed 90 degrees. The CR is directed 45 degrees medially (toward the shoulder). Which of the following structures will be demonstrated best? (2)
- Radial head.
- Capitulum.
Which of the following projections can be used to supplement the traditional “open-mouth” projection when the upper portion of the odontoid process cannot be well demonstrated?
AP or PA through the foramen magnum
The floor of the cranium includes all of the following (3)
- Temporal bones.
- Ethmoid bone.
- Sphenoid bone.
Narrowing of the upper airway, as seen in pediatric croup, can be best visualized in the
AP projection
image In which of the following positions was the radiograph shown in fig 2-9?
LAO
image The distal ileum is labeled in fig 2-9 as number
6
A kyphotic curve is formed by the (2)
- Sacral vertebrae.
- Thoracic vertebrae.
Which of the following projections/positions will best demonstrate a subacromial or subcoracoid dislocation?
PA oblique scapular Y
Correct prep for a patient scheduled for an UGI series is most likely to be
NPO after midnight
Which of the following positions can be used to demo the axillary ribs of the right thorax?
LAO
The interspaces between the first and second cuneiforms are best demonstrated in which of the following projections?
Lateral Oblique Foot
The sternal angle is approx the same level as the
T5
The following are anatomical features of the femur. Rearrange them in order from distal to proximal. (6)
Lateral Condyle > Medial Epicondyle > Body/shaft > Lesser Trochanter > Greater Trochanter > Head
Which of the following positions is essential in radiography of the paranasal sinuses?
Erect
image Select the correct statement(s) regarding fig 2-10. (2)
The degree of obliquity is correct. The middle phalanges are foreshortened.
What is the relationship between the MSP and MCP?
Perpendicular
All of the following structures are associated with the posterior femur. (3)
- Popliteal surface.
- Intercondyloid fossa.
- Linea aspera.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Norgaard method, “ball-catcher’s position?” (3)
- Bilateral AP oblique hands are obtained.
- It is used for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis.
- The hands are obliqued about 45 degrees, palm up.
image What condition(s) is/are demonstrated in fig 2-11? (2)
- Pneumothorax.
- Pleural Effusion.
Which of the following bony landmarks is in the same transverse plane as L2-L3?
Inferior Costal Margin
To visualize or “open” the right SI joint the patient is positioned
25-30 degrees LPO
Which of the following may be used to evaluate the glenohumeral joint? (3)
- Scapular Y projection.
- Inferosuperior Axial.
- Transthoracic Lateral.
Which of the following is/are distal to the tibial plateau? (2)
- Tibial Condyles.
- Tibial Tuberosity.
Evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the humerus include (2)
- Lesser tubercle in profile.
- Superimposed epicondyles.
Which of the following are mediastinal structures? (3)
- Heart.
- Trachea.
- Esophagus.
image Which of the following statements are correct regarding fig 2-12? (3)
- The atlantoaxial articulation is well demonstrated.
- The odontoid process is incompletely visualized.
- More flexion is required to move upper incisors more inferiorly.
Which of the following fracture classifications describes a small, bony fragment pulled from a bony process?
Avulsion fracture
That portion of the humerus which articulates with the ulna to help form the elbow joint is the
Trochlea
Valid evaluation criteria for a lateral projection of the forearm requires that (2)
- The radius and ulna be superimposed distally.
- The radial tuberosity should face anteriorly.
In myelography, the contrast medium generally is injected into the
Subarachnoid space between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae
The junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures is the
Bregma
image Which of the following statements are true regarding the radiograph in fig 2-13? (4)
- The image is an oblique projection of the shoulder.
- The glenoid cavity and humeral head are superimposed.
- The acromion process is projected laterally.
- The coracoid process is free of superimposition.
Which of the following precautions should be observed when radiographing a patient who has sustained a traumatic injury to the hip? (2)
- When a fracture is suspected, manipulation of the affected extremity should be performed by a physician.
- To evaluate the entire region, the pelvis is typically included in the inital exam.
The lumbar vertebral transverse process is represented by which part of the “scottie dog” seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine?
Nose
Which of the following positions is used to demonstrate the lumbosacral zygapophyseal articulation?
30 degrees RPO
Which of the following places the anatomical points of the hand’s third digit in correct order from proximal to distal?
Carpometacarpal joint > base of metacarpal > metacarpophalangeal joint > proximal interphalangeal joint > head of middle phalange > distal interphalangeal joint > ungual tuft
Which of the following conditions is limited specifically to the tibial tuberosty?
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Examples of synovial pivot articulations include the (2)
- Atlantoaxial joint.
- Radioulnar joint.
Components of the bony thorax include the (3)
- Manubrium.
- Ribs.
- Thoracic Vertebrae.
Aspirated foreign bodies in older children and adults are most likely to lodge in the
Right main stem bronchus
image The PA chest radiograph shown in fig 2-14 demonstrates (2)
- Rotation.
- Scapulae removed from lung fields.
image The letter B in fig 2-14 indicates
A left anterior rib
The laryngeal prominence is formed by the
Thyroid cartilage
Types of articulations lacking a joint cavity include (2)
- Fibrous.
- Cartilaginous.
The thoracic zygapophyseal joints are demonstrated with the
MSP 20 degrees to the IR
The structure located midway between the ASIS and pubic symphysis is the
Dome of the acetabulum
image The structure labeled 4 in fig 2-15 is the
Maxillary sinus
image Which of the following would best evaluate the structure labeled 3 in fig 2-15?
SMV projection
The uppermost portion os the iliac crest is at approx the same level as
L4
image The radiograph shown in fig 2-16 demonstrates the articulation between the
Talus and navicular
image The ulnar styloid process seen in fig 2-17 is indicated by number
9
The articular facets of L5-S1 are best demonstrated in a/an
30 degree oblique
The patient’s chin should be elevated during chest radiography to
Avoid superimposition on the apices
That portion of a long bone from which is lengthens/grows is the
Metaphysis
Posterior displacement of a tibial fracture would be best demonstrated in the
Lateral projection
What part of the scottie dog, seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine, represents the pedicle
Eye
image All of the following statements regarding the position shown in fig 2-18 are true (3)
- A right pneumothorax could be demonstrated.
- A left pleural effusion could be demonstrated.
- The CR is directed horizontally to the level of T7.
Which of the following positions best demonstrates the proximal tibiofibular articulation?
45 degree internal rotation
At what level do the carotid arteries bifurcate?
C4
What is the position of the stomach in a hypersthenic patient?
High and horizontal
image Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the shoulder image seen in fig 2-19? (2)
- It provides a lateral view.
- It is useful in trauma situations.
Which of the following are characteristics of the hypersthenic body parts? (2)
- Short, wide, and transverse heart.
- High and peripheral large bowel.
Which of the following conditions is often the result of ureteral obstruction or stricture?
Hydronephrosis
Which of the following should be demonstrated in a true AP projection of the clavicle? (2)
- Clavicular body.
- AC joint.