The arm is made up of which of the following bones?
(1) ulna
(2) radius
(3) humerus
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
What is c. humerus only
100
The most commonly performed oblique projection of the foot is the:
a. AP oblique in medial rotation
b. AP oblique in lateral rotation
c. PA oblique in medial rotation
d. PA oblique Grashey method
a. AP oblique in medial rotation
100
If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in:
a. external rotation
b. internal rotation
c. abduction
d. adduction
What is b. internal
100
The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:
a. 5 degrees caudad
b. 10 degrees caudad
c. 10 to 12 degrees caudad
d. perpendicular
What is d. perpendicular
100
The serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic walls is called the:
a. peritoneum
b. mesentery
c. omentum
d. peritoneal cavity
What is a. peritoneum
200
How many phalanges are there in the thumb?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
What is b. 2
200
Which projections of the foot will best demonstrate the structural status of the longitudinal arch?
a. AP axial
b. AP oblique medial rotation
c. lateral (lateromedial)
d. lateral (lateromedial) weight-bearing
What is d. lateral (lateromedial) weight-bearing
200
How is the central ray directed for an inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder joint?
a. 5 degrees horizontally
b. 15 to 30 degrees horizontally
c. 5 degrees cephalad
d. 15 to 30 degrees cephalad
What is b. 15 to 30 degrees horizontally
200
Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum?
(1) inspiration
(2) expiration
(3) slow, shallow breathing
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
What is c. 2 and 3
200
A properly exposed abdominal radiograph will exhibit the:
(1) psoas muscles
(2) lower border of the liver
(3) transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
What is d. 1, 2, and 3
300
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
a. radial head
b. trochlea
c. lateral epicondyle
d. ulnar coronoid process
What is a. radial head
300
The central-ray angulation for a lateral projection of the calcaneus is:
a. 0 degrees
b. 5 degrees cephalad
c. 10 degrees cephalad
d. 5 to 10 degrees cephalad
What is a. 0 degrees
300
oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y) is performed to evaluate:
a. carcinoma
b. fractures
c. dislocations
d. soft tissue swelling
What is c. dislocations
300
How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum?
a. 10 degrees
b. 20 degrees
c. 5 to 10 degrees
d. 15 to 20 degrees
What is d. 15 to 20 degrees
300
Where is the center of the IR positioned for an AP abdominal radiograph done in the left lateral decubitus position?
a. L3
b. xiphoid
c. 2 inches above the iliac crests
d. iliac crests
What is C. 2" above iliac crest
400
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
a. radial head
b. trochlea
c. lateral epicondyle
d. ulnar coronoid process
What is c. lateral epicondyle
400
For an AP projection of the ankle, the central ray must enter the:
a. talus
b. subtalar joint
c. talofibular joint
d. ankle joint, midway between the malleoli
What is d. midway between the malleoli
400
How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint?
a. 20 degrees toward the affected side
b. 20 degrees away from the affected side
c. 35 to 45 degrees away from the affected side
d. 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side
What is d. 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side
400
Which of the following projections would be used to demonstrate the sternum on a trauma patient who must remain relatively supine?
a. AP projection
b. PA projection, RAO
c. AP projection, LPO
d. AP projection, RPO
What is c. AP projection, LPO
400
For which of the following projections of the abdomen is the x-ray beam placed in the horizontal position?
(1) lateral
(2) PA, upright
(3) AP, lateral decubitus
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3
What is c. 2 and 3
500
Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate:
a. veins
b. nerves
c. fat pads
d. fractures
What is c. fat pads
500
What is the position of the femoral condyles when the leg is properly positioned for an AP projection?
a. perpendicular to the IR
b. parallel to the IR
c. at a 15- to 20-degree oblique position (laterally)
d. at a 15- to 20-degree oblique position (medially)
What is . b. parallel to the IR
500
The Pearson method is an AP projection of the:
a. shoulder joint
b. proximal humerus
c. scapulohumeral joint
d. acromioclavicular articulation
What is d. acromioclavicular articulation
500
Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?
a. fifth thoracic vertebra
b. seventh thoracic vertebra
c. manubrium sterni
d. jugular notch
What is b. seventh thoracic vertebra
500
Which of the following are clearly shown on a lateral abdomen projection done in the dorsal decubitus position?
(1) prevertebral space
(2) air-fluid levels
(3) urinary bladder
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, and 3