PROCEDURES- Extremities

Question 1

The palpable portion at the distal end of the tibia is called the

Answer 1

medial malleolus

Question 2

What is the proper patient position for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?

Answer 2

patient’s coronal plane is placed 35 to 45 degrees to the IR with the posterolateral aspect of the shoulder in contact with the table or upright bucky

Question 3

What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?

Answer 3

lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile

Question 4

Which of the following special projections can be used to demonstrate the scaphoid carpal bone? 1. PA projection (ulnar deviation) 2. PA Axial projection (stetcher method) 3. Tangential projection (Gaynor-heart method)

Answer 4

1 and 2

Question 5

Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface?

Answer 5

hamate

Question 6

Which of the following positioning strategies helps demonstrate the interphalangeal joints on the PA oblique projection of the hand?

Answer 6

use of a stair-step sponge to support the fingers

Question 7

Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the knee?

Answer 7

1/2 inch below the apex of the patella

Question 8

Which of the following are required for a radiographic examination of the AC joints? 1. patient examined in the upright position 2. both sides imaged for comparison 3. images made with and without weights

Answer 8

1, 2, and 3

Question 9

What is the proper patient position for the lateral projection of the scapula in the upright position?

Answer 9

anterior oblique body position with the affected side closer to the IR

Question 10

Which projection and position of the shoulder demonstrate the greater tubercle of the humerus in profile?

Answer 10

AP projection; external rotation

Question 11

Exostosis, also called osteochondroma, is a type of

Answer 11

benign tumor

Question 12

A fracture of the ulna with dislocation of the radial head is called a ___ fracture

Answer 12

monteggia

Question 13

What name is given to the articular surface of the proximal, superior aspect of the tibia?

Answer 13

tibial plateau

Question 14

Where is the olecranon process located?

Answer 14

at the proximal end of the ulna

Question 15

Which of the following describes the proper method to position the humerus for an AP projection?

Answer 15

upper limb abducted; elbow extended; humeral epicondyles parallel to the IR

Question 16

Which of the following are parts of the tibia? 1. tibial tuberosity 2. lesser trochanter 3. medial malleolus

Answer 16

1 and 3

Question 17

On a lateral projection of the knee, what anatomy is used to determine if the knee joint is properly positioned ?

Answer 17

femoral condyles should be demonstrated superimposed

Question 18

What is the proper position for the AP projection of the forearm?

Answer 18

elbow extended; wrist and elbow parallel to the IR; hand supinated

Question 19

Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP Axial projection of the foot?

Answer 19

at the base of the third metatarsal

Question 20

What is the proper CR angle and direction on the AP Axial projection of the clavicle?

Answer 20

15-30 degrees cephalic

Question 21

Which portion of the humerus articulates with the radial head?

Answer 21

the capitulum

Question 22

Which of the following is true regarding the correct positioning of the ankle for a lateral projection?

Answer 22

the CR enters perpendicular to the medial malleolus

Question 23

What anatomy articulates to form the knee joint

Answer 23

the condyles of the femur and the tibial plateaus

Question 24

Where is the radial tuberosity located?

Answer 24

at the proximal end, distal to the head of the radius

Question 25

What is the name of the fracture caused by repeated injuries that would not be caused by a single injury?

Answer 25

stress fracture

Question 26

What is the proper position of the wrist for the lateral projection?

Answer 26

medial surface of the wrist on the IR with the coronal plane perpendicular to the IR

Question 27

A tube angle of 5 to 7 degrees cephalic is used when taking a(n)

Answer 27

lateral projection of the knee

Question 28

What is the center point of the CR for the PA projection of the hand?

Answer 28

third MCP joint

Question 29

What is the name of the most common type of arthritis?

Answer 29

osteoarthritis

Question 30

Where should the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the ankle joint?

Answer 30

perpendicular to a point midway between the malleoli