Sternum Test

Question 1

Which of the following bones does not bear body weight?

a.) tibia
b.) fibula
c.) navicular
d.) calcaneus

Answer 1

b.) fibula

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct respiration for the RAO projection of the sternum?

a.) inspiration
b.) orthostatic breathing technique
c.) expiration
d.) double inspiration

Answer 2

b.) orthostatic breathing technique

Question 3

Evaluation Criteria: Axial Heel (choose all that apply)
1.) no rotaton of heel
2.) tuberosity in profile
3.) open talocalcaneal joint
4.) no distortion of calcaneal tuberosity
5.) sinus tarsi open

a.) 1 only
b.) 1 and 3 only
c.) 2 and 5
d.) 1, 3 and 4

Answer 3

d.) 1, 3 and 4

Question 4

Where should the CR be directed on the lateral sternum projection? Choose all that apply.

a.) perpendicualr
b.) center of sternum
c.) midway between jugular notch and xiphoid process
d.) 5 degree cephalad angulation

Answer 4

a.) perpendiuclar
b.) center of sternum
c.) midway between jugular notch and xiphoid process

Question 5

A radiograph of an AP medial oblique projection of the foot, if positioned correctly, should demonstrate:

a.) first and second metatarsals free of superimposiiton except for bases
b.) CR is centered to midshaft of third metatarsal
c.) first and second cuneiform joint space is open
d.) third through fifth metatarsals free of superimposition

Answer 5

a.) first and second metatarsals free of superimposition except for bases

Question 6

How is the patient placed for a lateral projection of the great toe and second toe?

a.) recumbent, on the affected side with toes sueprimposed
b.) supine, with the affected leg turned out
c.) supine, with the affected toes turned inward
d.) lateral, on the affected side

Answer 6

c.) supine withe the affected toes turned inward

Question 7

Evaluation Criteria: lateral Toe
Which structures are demonstrated?
1.) entire toe, without superimposition of adjacent toes
2.) toes two through five rotated
3.) toenail in profile
4.) concavity of anterior distal phalanges
5.) phalanges rotated
6.) no rotation of phalanges
7.) open IP joint spaces
8.) MTP joints rotated
9.) MTP joints are overlapped

Answer 7

1
3
4
6
7
9

Question 8

For a lateral projection of the foot, the central ray is directed to the:

a.) tibiotalar joint
b.) navicular
c.) head of the third metatarsal
d.) base of the third metatarsal

Answer 8

d.) base of the third metatarsal

Question 9

Evaluation Criteria:

Which projection best demonstrates navicular, lateral cuneform and cuboid with less superimposition?

a.) AP foot
b.) medial oblique foot
c.) lateral oblique foot
d.) lateral foot

Answer 9

b.) medial oblique foot

Question 10

Which of the following statements demonstrates correct positioning on the RAO sternum projection?

a.) sternum slightly over vertebral colum
b.) sternum beside vertebral column
c.) no superimposition of vertebral column
d.) sternum distorted

Answer 10

b.) sternum beisde vertebral column
c.) no superimpositon of vertebral column

Question 11

Bases of the first and second metatarsals superimposed on __________ and _____________ cuneiform

a.) medial and intermediate
b.) intermediate and lateral
c.) lateral and cuboid
d.) navicular and cuboid

Answer 11

a.) medial and intermediate

Question 12

Which of the following evaluation criteria should be demonstrated on the lateral sternum projection?

a.) entire sternm
b.) sternum in oblqiue
c.) minimal overlap of soft tissue on sternum
d.) soft tissue should be over sternum

Answer 12

a.) entire sternum
c.) minimal overlap of soft tissue on stenum

Question 13

Why should the patient be rotated into an RAO isntead of LAO for the Sternum?

a.) LAO only shows medial portion of sternum
b.) RAO uses heart as a shadow
c.) RAO is easier on the patient
d.) LAO is opposite from RAO

Answer 13

b.) RAO uses heart as a shadaow

Question 14

How many degrees hsould the lower leg and foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection of the toes in medial rotation?

a.) 25 degrees
b.) 45 degrees
c.) 30 degrees
d.) 30 to 45 dgerees

Answer 14

30 to 45 degrees

Question 15

Which of the following evaluation criteria will demonstrate no rotation on the lateral sternum projection? Choose all that apply

a.) no superimposition of the humerus shoulders or soft tissue
b.) no superimposition of the ribs on the sternum
c.) lower sternum should not be obscured by breat tissue
d.) lower sternum should not be seen

Answer 15

a.) no superimposition of the humerus shoulders or soft tissue
b.) no superimposition of the ribs on the sternum
c.) lower stenum should not be obscured by breast tissue

Question 16

For the RAO projection, the top of the IR should be 1 1/2’’ superior to the ______________.

a.) mid sternum
b.) proximal sternum
c.) distal sternum
d.) jugular notch

Answer 16

d.) jugular notch

Question 17

The central ray is directed to which of the following for an AP or AP axial projection fo the foot?

a.) head of the third metatarsal
b.) base of the fourth metatarsal
c.) head of the second metatarsal
d.) base of the third metatarsal

Answer 17

d.) base of the third metatarsal

Question 18

Which of the followin is the correct respiration for the lateral sternum projection?

a.) orthostatic breathing technique
b.) full inspiration
c.) suspended respiration on inspiration
d.) double inspiration

Answer 18

c.) suspended respiration on inspiration

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct part position for the lateral projection of the sternum? Choose all that apply.

a.) patient seated
b.) patient standing
c.) shoulders and arms down by patient side
d.) shoulders and arms behind patient back

Answer 19

a.) patient seated
b.) patient standing
d.) shoulders and arms behind patient back

Question 20

Which of the followign will clearly demonstrate the cuboid?

a.) lateral
b.) AP oblique in medial rotation
c.) AP
d.) AP oblique in lateral rotation

Answer 20

b.) AP oblique in medial rotation

Question 21

What is the main purpose for using 60 to 72’’ on the lateral sternum?

a.) no change
b.) larger collimation is required
c.) more collimation is required
d.) reduce magnification

Answer 21

d.) reduce magnification

Question 22

Which structure or bone contains the sustentaculum tali?

Answer 22

calcaneus

Question 23

If the patient is unalble to stand for the lateral stenum which of the following positions can be used? choose all that apply

a.) lateral recumbent
b.) supine with horizontal beam
c.) prone
d.) RPO

Answer 23

a.) lateral recumbent
b.) supine with horizontal beam

Question 24

Where should the CR be directed for the RAO sternum projection? choose all that apply.

a.) center of sternum
b.) 1’’ left of midline and midway between jugular notch and xiphoid process
c.) lower 1/3 of sternum
d.) 2’’ left of midline and midway between jugular notch and xiphoid process

Answer 24

a.) center of sternum
b.) 1’’ left of midline and mideay between jugular notch and xiphoid procuess

Question 25

if the patient to be placed in the RAO what other positions should the patient be placed in for the sternum?

a.) PA
b.) lateral
c.) LAO
d.) LPO

Answer 25

d.) LPO

Question 26

What is the correct rotation fot the RAO sternum projection?

a.) very slight oblique
b.) 5 degrees
c.) 10 degrees
d.) 15 to 20 degrees

Answer 26

d.) 15 to 20 degrees