DIgit & Hand Test Flashcards
Which of the following evaluation criteria is demonstrated on PA chest projection? Choose all that apply.
a.) both lungs from apices to costophrenic angles
b.) air filled trachea
c.) hilum markings
d.) heart
a.) both lungs from apices to costophrenic angles
b.) air filled trachea
c.) hilum markings
d.) heart
-all answers are correct
Which of the following best describes the CR for PA chest projection?
a.) CR is angled caudad
b.) CR is perpendicular to IR
c.) CR is angled cephalad
d.) IR not centered to CR
b.) CR is perpendicualar to IR
Where should the CR be centered for upright/erect abdomen?
a.) at the level of iliac crest
b.) 1’’ above iliac crest
c.) 2’’ above iliac crest
d.) 2’’ below iliac crest
c.) 2’’ above iliac crest
Which of the following is the correct CR level and inches for AP projection of the chest?
a.) CR level T7 and 3 to 4’’ below jugular notch
b.) CR level T4 and 3’’ below jugular notch
c.) CR level T3 and 7’’ below jugular notch
d.) CR level T7 and 7 to 8’’ below jugular notch
a.) CR level T7 and 3 to 4’’ below jugular notch
Which of the following digits can be rotated laterally for the medial oblique and lateral projections? Choose all that apply.
a.) 2nd digits
b.) 3rd digits
c.) 4th digits
d.) 5th digits
b.) 3rd
c.) 4th digits
d.) 5th digits
Which of the following positions places the thumb in a 45 degree oblique?
a.) AP hand
b.) lateral hand
c.) PA hand
d.) oblique hand
c.) PA hand
What position should the hand be placed in for the lateral projection?
a.) on the lateral side
b.) 45 degree oblique
c.) fan lateral
d.) on the medial side
c.) fan lateral
Which of the following evaluation criteria should demonstrate the correct 45 degree obliquity on the PA oblique projection of the hand? Choose all that apply.
a.) midshafts of metacarpals should not be overlapped
b.) same overlap of distal heads of 3rd, 4th and 5th metacarpals
c.) no overlap of distal 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
d.) MCP and IP joints open without foreshortening of midphalnges or distal phalanges
a.) midshafts of metacarpals should not be overlapped
b.) same overlap of distal heads of 3rd, 4th and 5th metacarpals
c.) no overlap of distal 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
d.) MCP and IP joints open without foreshortening of midphalanges or distal phalanges.
- all answers are correct
Which of the following evaluation criteria are best demonstrated on the lateral chest projection? Choose all that apply.
a.) entire lungs
b.) sternum anteriorly to posterior ribs and thorax posterior
c.) chin and arms should be down
d.) posterior ribs and costophrenic angle on side away from IR
a.) entire lungs
b.) sternum anteriorly to posterior ribs and thorax posterior
d.) posterior ribs and costophrenic angle on side away from IR
Which of the following evaluation criteria are demonstrated on the PA digits? Choose all that apply.
a.) distal
b.) middle
c.) proximal
d.) distal metacarpals
a.) distal
b.) middle
c.) proximal
d.) distal metacarpals
-all answers are correct
The thumb/first digit includes which parts? Choose all that apply.
a.) carpals
b.) proximal
c.) distal
d.) middle
b.) proximal
c.) distal
Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the oblique digit projections? Choose all that apply.
a.) 45 degree oblique of distal, middle and proximal phalnges
b.) distal metacarpal
c.) no superimposition of adjacent fingers
d.) joint spaces should be open
a.) 45 degree oblique of distal, middle and proximal phalnges
b.) distal metacarpal
c.) no superimosition of adjacent fingers
d.) joint spaces should be open
-all answers are correct
Where should the CR be centered for upright/erect abdomen?
a.) at the level of iliac crest
b.) 1’’ above iliac crest
c.) 2’’ above iliac crest
d.) 2’’ below iliac crest
c.) 2’’ above iliac crest
What is the prupose for performing acute abdominal series? Choose all that apply.
a.) free air
b.) air fluid levels
c.) gas
d.) fecal material
a.) free air
b.) air fluid levels
Excessive overlap of the metacarpals indicates what patient position is incorrect on the PA oblique hand projection?
a.) over rotation
b.) under rotation
a.) over rotation
What is the main purposes for obtaining an upright abdomen projection? Choose all that apply.
a.) to look at the bladder
b.) looking for air fluid levels
c.) to better visualize the colon
d.) looking for free air
b.) looking for air fluid levels
d.) looking for free air
What is the correct postion of the fingers on a lateral thumb projection?
a.) fingers out straight
b.) fingers should be arched
c.) fingers should be obliqued
b.) fingers should be arched
Which of the following joints are in the first digit/thumb? Choose all that apply.
a.) DIP- distal interphalngeal joint
b.) IP- interphalangeal joint
c.) PIP- proximal interphalangeal joint
d.) MCP- metacarpophalangeal joint
b.) IP- interphalangeal joint
d.) MCP- metacarpophalangeal joint
What is the main purpose for obtaining an upright abdomen projection? Choose all that apply.
a.) to look at the bladder
b.) looking for air fluids levels
c.) to better visualize the colon
d.) looking for free air
b.) looking for air fluid levels
d.) looking for free air
The metacarpals articulate with the distal end of the phalanges called__________.
a.) DIP
b.) PIP
c.) MCP
d.) CMC
c.) MCP
Where is the central ray directed on the supine abdomen projection?
a.) perpendicular to level of iliac crest
b.) 2’’ above iliac crest
c.) 1’’ above iliac crest
d.) 1’’ below iliac crest
a.) perpendicular to level of iliac crest
Each digit has two or three seperate small bones called __________.
a.) sesamoid
b.) metacarpals
c.) phalanges
d.) base
c.) phalanges
Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on oblique thumb? Choose all that apply.
a.) distal phalynx
b.) proximal phalynx
c.) first metacarpal
d.) trapezium
e.) DIP joint is open
f.) IP joint is open
g.) MCP joint is open
a.) distal phalynx
b.) proximal phalynx
c.) first metacarpal
d.) trapezium
f.) IP joint is open
g.) MCP joint is open
Which of the following evaluation criteria are demonstrated on the lateral decubitus chest radiograph? choose all that apply.
a.) entire lungs
b.) apices
c.) only one costophrenic angle
d.) both lateral broders of ribs
a.) entire lungs
b.) apices
d.) both later borders of ribs
Which of the following positioning criteria should be demonstrated on the upright abdomen? Choose all that apply.
a.) iliac wings appear symmetric
b.) outer margins are the same distance from the spine
c.) spine should be straight
d.) bladder should be included
a.) iliac wings appear symmertric
b.) outer margins are same distance from the spine
c.) spine should be straight
What is the purpose for centering 2’’ above the iliac crest on the upright abdomen?
a.) to include the bladder
b.) to include the diaphragm
c.) to include symphysis pubis
d.) to include iliac crest
b.) to include the diaphragm
Which of the part position is true about the lateral projection of the hand?
a.) metacarpals are obliqued
b.) metacarpals are not rotated
c.) metacarpals should be rotated laterally
d.) hand should be placed on lateral side
b.) metacarpals are not rotated
Which of the following evaluation criteria are demonstrated on the supine abdomen? Choose all that apply.
a.) outline of liver, kidneys and stomach
b.) bowel segments
c.) symphisis pubis
d.) ischial tuberosity
a.) outline of liver, kidneys and stomach
b.) bowel segments
c.) symphisis pubis
