Forearm Test

Question 1

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.) IP joint is open
f.) MCP joint is open
g.) DIP joint is open

Answer 1

a.) distal phalynx
b.) proximal phalynx
c.) first metacarpal
d.) trapezium
e.) IP joint is open
f.) MCP joint is open

Question 2

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm? Choose all that apply.

a.) AP projection of entire radius and ulna
b.) minimum of proximal row of carpals
c.) distal humerus
d.) fat pads and stripes of wrist and elbow

Answer 2

a.) AP projection of entire radius and ulna
b.) minimum of proximal row of carpals
c.) distal humerus
d.) fat pads and stripes of wrist and elbow

Question 3

Which of the following evaluation criteria is best demonstrated on PA chest radiograph? Choose all that apply.

a.) chin is elevated to prevent superimposition of apices
b.) both sc joints same distance from center line of spine
c.) minimum of 10 posterior ribs above diaphragm
d.) shoulders rotated forward to place scapula in the lung field
e.) motion on radiograph

Answer 3

a.) chin is elevated to prevent superimposition of apices
b.) both sc joints same distance from center line of spine
c.) minimum of 10 posterior ribs above diaphragm

Question 4

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 fluid levels
c.) to better visualize the colon
d.) looking for free air

Answer 4

b.) looking for air fluid levels
d.) looking for free air

Question 5

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on AP thumb projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) interphalangeal joint should be open
b.) no rotation indicated by concave sides of phalanges
c.) equal amount of soft tissue on each side of phalanges
d.) DIP joint should be open

Answer 5

a.) interphalangeal joint should be open
b.) no rotation indicated by concave sides of phalanges
c.) equal amount of soft tissue on each side of phalanges

Question 6

Why should the forearm not be radiographed in the prone position?

a.) radius and ulna should not be crossed
b.) radius and ulna should be crossed
c.) radius and ulna should be in oblique position
d.) radius and ulna should be seperated at elbow joint only

Answer 6

a.) radius and ulna should not be crossed

Question 7

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the lateral projection of the forearm? Choose all that apply.

a.) elbow flexed 90 degrees
b.) unlar head superimposed over the radius
c.) humeral epicondyles superimposed
d.) humeral condyles superimposed
e.) radial head superimposed over coronoid process
f.) radial tuberosity demonstrated

Answer 7

a.) elbow flexed 90 degrees
b.) ulnar head superimposed over the radius
c.) humeral epicondyles superimposed
e.) radial head superimposed over coronoid process
f.) radial tuberosity demonstrated

Question 8

Which of the following positioning errors occur if too much seperation is indicated on the PA projection of the hand?

a.) hand is over rotated
b.) hand is under rotated

Answer 8

b.) hand is under rotated

Question 9

Which of the following joints should be included on the AP and lateral forearm projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) wrist
b.) elbow
c.) hand
d.) 1/2 distal forearm

Answer 9

a.) wrist
b.) elbow

Question 10

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm?

a.) wrist and elbow joints are placed in oblique
b) wrist and elbow joints are more lateral
c.) wrist and elbow joints are partially open

Answer 10

c.) wrist and elbow joiints are partially open

Question 11

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 posteriorly ribs and thorax posterior
c.) chin and arms should be down
d.) posterior ribs and costophrenic angles on side away from IR

Answer 11

a.) entire lungs
b.) sternum anteriorly to posteriorly ribs and thorax posterior
d.) posterior ribs and costophrenic angle on side away from IR

Question 12

What is the minimum amount of wrist and elbow that should be seen on the lateral projection of the forearm?

a.) 1/2’’
b.) 1’’ only
c.) 1’’ to 1 1/2’’
d.) 2’’

Answer 12

c.) 1’’ to 1 1/2’’

Question 13

What are the three parts of the proximal radius that should be demonstrated on the forearm projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) head
b.) neck
c.) tuberosity
d.) styloid process

Answer 13

a.) head
b.) neck
c.) tuberosity

Question 14

Why is it important to keep all digits parallel to the IR on the PA oblique hand projection?

a.) to close joint spaces
b.) to open joint spaces

Answer 14

b.) to open joint spaces

Question 15

Why should the patient be instructed to lean laterally for the AP forearm projection?

a.) to cross ulna and radius
b.) so wrist joint will be slightly superimposed
c.) places wrist, forearm and elbow in true AP
d.) places elbow in slight oblique

Answer 15

c.) places wrist, forearm and elbow in true AP

Question 16

Which of the following evaluation criteria are evidenced of no rotation on AP forearm projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) humeral epicondyles
b.) radial head, neck and tuberosity slightly superimposed by ulna
c.) humeral condyles in profile
d.) radial head, neck and tuberosity should be superomposed by radius

Answer 16

a.) humeral epicondyles
b.) radial head, neck and tuberosity slightly superimposed by ulna

Question 17

Where is the central ray directed on the 1st digit projections?

a.) DIP
b.) PIP
c.) MCP
d.) IP

Answer 17

c.) MCP

Question 18

Which of the following body parts should be in the same horizontal plane on the AP projection of the forearm? Choose all that apply.

a.) forearm
b.) elbow
c.) humerus
d.) shoulder should be dropped

Answer 18

a.) forearm
b.) elbow
c.) humerus
d.) shoulder should be dropped

Question 19

Where is the CR directed on the lateral projection of the forearm?

a.) distal forearm
b.) proximal forearm
c.) mid forearm
d.) elbow area

Answer 19

c.) mid forearm

Question 20

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the lateral projection of the forearm? Choose all that apply.

a.) lateral projection of entire radius and ulna
b.) proximal row of carpals
c.) elbow
d.) distal humerus

Answer 20

a.) lateral projection of entire radius and ulna
b.) proximal row of carpals
c.) elbow
d.) distal humerus

Question 21

What is the purpose for performing acute abdominal series? Choose all that apply.

a.) air fluid levels
b.) free air
c.) gas
d.) fecal material

Answer 21

a.) air fluid levels
b.) free air

Question 22

Which of the following part positions should be placed in the true lateral position of the forearm?

a.) rotate elbow
b.) rotate hand and wrist
c.) oblique hand and wrist
d.) oblique elbow

Answer 22

b.) rotate hand and wrist

Question 23

How much of the wrist and elbow joint should be included on the AP projection of the forearm?

a.) 1’’ to 1 1/2’’
b.) 1/2’’ to 1’’
c.) 2’’
d) 2 1/2’’

Answer 23

a.) 1’’ to 1 1/2’’

Question 24

Which of the following positions places the thumb in a 45 degree oblique?

a.) AP
b.) PA
c.) lateral
d.) oblique hand

Answer 24

b.) PA

Question 25

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

Answer 25

b.) metacarpals are not rotated

Question 26

Why is AP thumb preferred over PA thumb?

a.) increase in OID
b.) decrease in OID
c.) easier position for the patients
d.) no sprecific reason

Answer 26

b.) decreases in OID

Question 27

Which of the following evaluation criteria are demonstrated on the lateral decubitus chest projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) entire lungs
b.) apices
c.) both lateral borders of ribs
d.) only one costophrenic angle

Answer 27

a.) entire lungs
b.) apices
c.) both lateral borders of ribs

Question 28

Which of the following part positions should be demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm?

a.) medial and lateral epicondyles should be same distance from IR
b.) medial and lateral condyles should be slightly obliqued to the IR
c.) medial and lateral epicondyles should be same distance from IR
d.) only medial and lateral epicondyles should be same distance from IR

Answer 28

c.) medial and lateral epicondyles should be same distance from IR

Question 29

Where is the central ray directed on the AP projection of the forearm?

a.) distal forearm
b.) proximal forearm
c.) mid forearm
d.) closer to elbow joint

Answer 29

c.) mid forearm

Question 30

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the lateral projection of digits 2-5? Choose all that apply.

a.) lateral distal, middle and proximal phalnges
b.) true lateral is indicated by concave appearance of anterior phalnges
c.) interphalangeal joint open
d.) metacarpophalangeal joint open

Answer 30

a.) lateral distal, middle and proximal phalanges
b.) true lateral is indicated by concave appearance of anterior phalanges
c.) interphalangeal joint open
d.) metacarpophalangeal joint open

Question 31

What is the purpose for centering 2’’ above the iliac crest on the upright abdomen?

a.) to include the bladder
b.) to include the iliac crest
c.) to include pubic symphisis
d.) to include diaphragm

Answer 31

d.) to include diaphragm

Question 32

Which of the following patient positions should be demonstrated on the lateral projection of the forearm?

a.) elbow should be 45 degrees
b.) elbow should be complete 90 degree angle
c.) elbow should be rotated
d.) elbow should be out straight

Answer 32

b.) elbow should be complete 90 degree angle

Question 33

Which of the following evaluation criteria are demonstrated on the supine abdomen? Choose all that apply.

a.) outline of liver, spleen, kidneys and stomach
b.) bowel segments
c.) symphisis pubis
d.) ischial tuberosity

Answer 33

a.) outline of liver, spleen, kidneys and stomach
b.) bowel segments
c.) symphisis pubis

Question 34

Where is the central ray directed on digits 2-5?

a.) DIP joint
b.) PIP joint
c.) MCP joint
d.) IP joint

Answer 34

b.) PIP joint

Question 35

Which of the following positions should the handle be placed in on the AP projection of the forearm?

a.) oblique
b.) pronated
c.) supinated
d.) lateral

Answer 35

c.) supinated

Question 36

What is the correct SID for both forearm projections?

a.) 30’’
b.) 38’’
c.) 40’’
d.) 72’’

Answer 36

c.) 40’’