Question 1

What is the purpose of performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   To provide a view of the radial head and capitulum
B)   To separate the radial head from the ulna
C)   To provide an AP perspective if patient cannot fully extend elbow
D)   To demonstrate any possible elevated fat padsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

The Folio method requires a bilateral projection of the thumbs be taken with one single exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   Lateral
C)   Medial rotation oblique
D)   Lateral rotation obliqueE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following structures is considered to be most distal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial head
B)   Styloid process
C)   Radial tuberosity
D)   CapitulumE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

One of the early signs of rheumatoid arthritis is soft tissue swelling near the ulnar styloid process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part ____ to the long axis of the image receptor.

Accepted Answer

A)   perpendicular
B)   adjacent
C)   axial
D)   parallelE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The second most common type of primary cancerous bone tumor is:

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple myeloma.
B)   chondrosarcoma.
C)   Ewing's sarcoma.
D)   osteogenic sarcoma.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following structures is considered to be most proximal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Head of ulna
B)   Coronoid process
C)   Olecranon process
D)   Radial tuberosityE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How should the original kV range be changed with a fiberglass cast applied for a wrist or forearm radiographic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)   No change
B)   Increase 3 to 4 kV
C)   Increase 5 to 7 kV
D)   Increase 8 to 10 kVE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) 
-Fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement

Accepted Answer

A)  Smith fracture
B)  Barton fracture
C)  Colles' fracture
D)  Bennett's fracture
E)  Boxer's fractureF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

MATCHING
Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition.
-Small joint effusion

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase (+) 
B)  Decrease (-) 
C)  No change (0) D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 12

Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radial deviation
B)   Ulnar deviation
C)   Carpal canal
D)   Carpal bridgeE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

Accepted Answer

A)   Triquetrum
B)   Scaphoid
C)   Pisiform
D)   HamateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The radiocarpal (wrist) joint possesses a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

Accepted Answer

A)   ellipsoidal
B)   ginglymus
C)   plane
D)   trochoidalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which special projection of the wrist is ideal for demonstrating possible calcification in the dorsal aspect of the carpals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carpal bridge
B)   Carpal canal
C)   Ulnar deviation
D)   Lateral wristE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

Accepted Answer

A)   AP
B)   Lateral
C)   AP oblique with medial rotation
D)   AP oblique with lateral rotationE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpometacarpal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   anteroposterior (AP)  thumb, modified Robert's method
B)   PA oblique thumb
C)   Norgaard method
D)   PA scaphoid, ulnar deviation wrist projectionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The smooth,depressed,center portion of the trochlea used for evaluating rotation on a lateral elbow is termed the trochlear:

Accepted Answer

A)   process.
B)   fossa.
C)   depression.
D)   sulcus.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 19

Rheumatoid arthritis is three times more common in men than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The interphalangeal joints have a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

Accepted Answer

A)   plane
B)   sellar
C)   ellipsoidal
D)   ginglymusE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 4: Upper Limb

What is the purpose of performing the AP partially flexed projections of the elbow?

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The Folio method requires a bilateral projection of the thumbs be taken with one single exposure.

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Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?

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Which of the following structures is considered to be most distal?

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One of the early signs of rheumatoid arthritis is soft tissue swelling near the ulnar styloid process.

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A general positioning rule is to place the long axis of the part ____ to the long axis of the image receptor.

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The second most common type of primary cancerous bone tumor is:

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Which of the following structures is considered to be most proximal?

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How should the original kV range be changed with a fiberglass cast applied for a wrist or forearm radiographic procedure?

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Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.) -Fracture of distal radius with posterior displacement

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MATCHING Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition. -Small joint effusion

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Which special projection of the wrist will open up the interspaces on the ulnar side of the wrist?

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Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

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The radiocarpal (wrist) joint possesses a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

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Which special projection of the wrist is ideal for demonstrating possible calcification in the dorsal aspect of the carpals?

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Which routine projection of the elbow best demonstrates the radial head and tuberosity free of superimposition?

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Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpometacarpal joint?

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The smooth,depressed,center portion of the trochlea used for evaluating rotation on a lateral elbow is termed the trochlear:

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Rheumatoid arthritis is three times more common in men than women.

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The interphalangeal joints have a(n) ____ type of joint movement.

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