Review test Flashcards
The following projections are used to demonstrate the scaphoid, except?
A. ulnar deviation
B. PA oblique wrist
C. AP oblique wrist
D. PA axial wrist
C
A method for the demonstration of the scaphoid that uses multi central ray angulation.
A. Bridgeman
B. Rafert-Long
C. Clements Nakayama
D. Stetcher
B
This method is used to demonstrate the scaphoid wich the wrist in ulnar deviation and the central ray directed 20 degrees towards the elbow.
A. Stetcher
B. Bridgeman
C Rafert-Long
D. Gaynor-Hart
A
If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stetcher Method), what central ray orientation is required?
A. 10 degrees toward the elbow
B. 10 degrees toward the hand
C. 20 degrees tovard tha elbow
D. 20 toward the hand
C
If the IR and wrist are elevated for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stetcher Method), the central ray orientation is:
A. perpendicular to the IR
B. 20 degrees toward the elbow
C. 20 degrees toward the hand
D. variable according to the degree of IR/part elevation
D
This structure is considered as the most frequently fractured carpal bone. What projection best demonstrate this anatomy?
a, wrist lateral
b, wrist PA axial ulnar deviation
C. wrist PA axlal radial deviation
d. wrist AP oblique
B
The following are used to demonstrate the scaphoid, except?
A. Bridgeman
B. Rafert-long
C. Stetcher
D. Clements-Nakayama
D
A radiograph of the PA scaphoid projections reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals. Which of the following factors can lead to this problem?
A. Elevation of the hand and wrist
B. Insufficient ulnar deviation
C. Insufficient CR angle distally
D. Slight flexion of the phalanges
B
This carpal bone is also known as the greater multangular. What method is used to demonstrate this structure?
A. Folio
B. Clements Nakayama
C. Burman
D. Roberts
B
The most anteriorly located carpal bone is best seen in what projection?
A. Ap oblique
B. PA oblique
C. Lateral
D. PA
B
What projection will demonstrate pronator fat stripe of the wrist?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. PA
D. Oblique
B
What projection will demonstrate scaphoid fat stripe of the wrist?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. PA
D. Oblique
C
Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?
A. Radial Deviation
B. Ulnar Deviation
C. Carpal Canal
D. Carpal Bridge
A
The lateral projection of the forearm should clearly demonstrate all of the following, except:
A. radius and ulna
B. MCP joint
C. elbow joint
D. proximal row of carpal bones
B
A patient with a history of a carpal tunnel syndrome comes to radiology. The physician wants to rule out abnormal calcifications in the carpal sulcus. Which of the following projections would best demonstrate this region?
A. Coyle Method
B. Jones Method
C. Carpal Bridge
D. Gaynor-Hart Method
D
Which of the following is the primary projection used to demonstrate anterior or posterior displacement of fractures of the hand or wrist?
A. AP
B. PA
C. Lateral
D. AP oblique
C
The central ray angulation for the tangential projection (inferosuperior) of demonstrating the carpal canal is degrees:
A. 25
B. 20
C. 25-30
D. 35-45
C
Which of the following actions will lead to the proximal radius crossing over the
vine?
A. Suspension of the hand
B. Flexing epicondyles parallel to the image receptor
C. Pronation of the hand
D. External rotation of the elbow
C
What projection would best demonstrate the elbow fat pad?
A. AP
B. Lateral
C. Medial oblique
D. Lateral oblique
B
In medial oblique elbow, the following structures are demonstrated, except?
A. trochlea in profile
B. Olecranon process within the olecranon fossa
C. Coronoid process in profile
D. Olecranon process without superimposition
D
In the lateral projection for the elbow, if there is soft tissue around the affected elbow, how should the elbow be flexed?
30-35 degrees
If the patient elbow is flexed more than 90 degrees, what is the alternative projection should the RT perform to demonstrate olecranon process?
A. Coyle Method
B. Jones Method
C. Grashey Method
D. Clements- Nakayama
B
The orthopedic doctor assigned at the ER orders for a routine APL elbow, he noticed a tear drop align on the radiograph that is an indicator of a possible elbow pathology. What is the possible cause of the radiographic situation?
Displacement of the posterior fat pad
For the AP oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder, the body is rotated so that the midcoronal plane is how many degrees from the IR?
45-60
Which one of the following projection should not be performed for a possible shoulder dislocation?
Inferosuperior axial (Clements Modification)
The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements Modification) requires a CR angle of _ towards axilla if a patient cannot fully abduct extremity 90 degrees?
5-15 degrees
Which projection clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity?
AP Oblique (Grashey)
An AP axial oblique projection for an anteriorly dislocated scapulohumeral joint will project the humerus ____ to the glenoid cavity.
inferior
Which inferosuperior projection for the shoulder is perfromed in a lateral recumbent position?
Clements
What projection will demonstrate the posterolateral and posterosuperior aspect of the humerus?
Stryker Notch
To demonstrate the radial head in the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle Method), the elbow is flexed ____ degrees?
90
The primary structures shown when demonstrating the elbow using the Coyle method is the;
Coronoid process
Radial head
Which position of the hand will place the humerus in interal rotation?
Back of the hand against the thigh
The RT on duty position the patient with the hand in supination, epicondyles is parallel to cassette, the central ray is didected 1-inch inferior to coracoid process, what structure is best seen?
greater tubercle
The greater tubercle will be partially superimposed over the humerus bases on which of the following porejection and position?
AP, neutral rotation
Which special projection of the wrist is ideal for demonstrating possible calcification in the dorsal aspect of the carpals
Carpal bridge
What is best demonstrated in acute flexion elbow?
Olecranon process
What method should the RT perform when injuries to the elbow do not allow the patient to extend the elbow for routine obliques?
Coyle
What structure is shown in profile on a lateral projection elbow?
Olecranon process
If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?
Two
What structure is best demonstrated in Kuchendorf method?
Patella
What will best demonstrate a knee
Joint effusion?
Lateral projection
