Sternum Test Flashcards
Which of the following bones does not bear body weight?
a.) tibia
b.) fibula
c.) navicular
d.) calcaneus
b.) fibula
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
b.) orthostatic breathing technique
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
d.) 1, 3 and 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
a.) perpendiuclar
b.) center of sternum
c.) midway between jugular notch and xiphoid process
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
a.) first and second metatarsals free of superimposition except for bases
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
c.) supine withe the affected toes turned inward
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
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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
d.) base of the third metatarsal
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
b.) medial oblique foot
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
b.) sternum beisde vertebral column
c.) no superimpositon of vertebral column
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
a.) medial and intermediate
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
a.) entire sternum
c.) minimal overlap of soft tissue on stenum
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
b.) RAO uses heart as a shadaow
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
30 to 45 degrees
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
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
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
d.) jugular notch
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
d.) base of the third metatarsal
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
c.) suspended respiration on inspiration
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
a.) patient seated
b.) patient standing
d.) shoulders and arms behind patient back
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
b.) AP oblique in medial rotation
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
d.) reduce magnification
Which structure or bone contains the sustentaculum tali?
calcaneus
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
a.) lateral recumbent
b.) supine with horizontal beam
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
a.) center of sternum
b.) 1’’ left of midline and mideay between jugular notch and xiphoid procuess
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
d.) LPO
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
d.) 15 to 20 degrees
