Question 1

In radiography of the forearm,it is important to:

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A)   give proper breathing instructions.
B)   make sure the patient's hand is pronated.
C)   keep the shoulder joint in external rotation.
D)   include both bones in their entirety and their articulations.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following positioning strategies helps demonstrate the interphalangeal joints on the PA oblique projection of the hand?

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A)   The "modified teacup" position
B)   Use of a stair-step sponge to support the fingers
C)   Placing the coronal plane of the hand perpendicular to the IR
D)   Placing the coronal plane of the hand parallel to the IRE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which surface of the wrist is in contact with the IR for the PA projection of the wrist?

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A)   Anterior
B)   Posterior
C)   Lateral
D)   MedialE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

What is the center point of the CR for the PA projection of the hand?

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A)   Third MCP joint
B)   Second MCP joint
C)   Third proximal interphalangeal joint
D)   Base of the third metacarpalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which portion of the humerus is most susceptible to fracture?

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A)   The greater tubercle
B)   The shaft or body
C)   The surgical neck
D)   The distal portion just superior to the epicondylesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?

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A)   Perpendicular to a point 2 inches medial and 2 inches superior to the superolateral border of the shoulder
B)   Perpendicular to a point 2 inches lateral and 2 inches superior to the superolateral border of the shoulder
C)   Perpendicular to a point 2 inches medial and 2 inches inferior to the superolateral border of the shoulder
D)   Perpendicular to a point 2 inches lateral and 2 inches inferior to the superolateral border of the shoulderE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following special projections can be used to demonstrate the scaphoid carpal bone?
1)  PA projection (ulnar deviation position) 
2)  PA axial projection (Stecher method) 
3)  Tangential projection (Gaynor-Hart method)

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A)   1 and 2 only
B)   1 and 3 only
C)   2 and 3 only
D)   1, 2, and 3E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface?

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A)   Hamate
B)   Scaphoid
C)   Pisiform
D)   CapitateE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Where is the olecranon process located?

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A)   At the distal end of the ulna
B)   At the distal end of the radius
C)   At the proximal end of the ulna
D)   At the proximal end of the radiusE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which projection and position demonstrates the coronoid process of the ulna without superimposition?

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A)   AP projection; anatomic position
B)   AP oblique projection; 45-degree medial rotation position
C)   AP oblique projection; 45-degree lateral rotation position
D)   Lateral projection; lateral positionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 11

What term is applied to a common fracture of the fifth metacarpal?

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A)   Colles fracture
B)   Compression fracture
C)   Boxer's fracture
D)   Monteggia fractureE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What term is used to denote inflammation of the bone,especially in the marrow,caused by a pathogenic organism?

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A)   Tendonitis
B)   Fat pad sign
C)   Osteoarthritis
D)   OsteomyelitisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 13

What is the proper patient position for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?

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A)   Patient's coronal plane is placed 35 to 45 degrees to the IR with the posterolateral aspect of shoulder in contact with table or upright Bucky.
B)   Patient's MSP is placed 35 to 45 degrees to the IR with the posterolateral aspect of shoulder in contact with table or upright Bucky.
C)   Patient's coronal plane is placed 35 to 45 degrees to the IR with the anterolateral aspect of shoulder in contact with table or upright Bucky.
D)   Patient's MSP is placed 35 to 45 degrees to the IR with the anterolateral aspect of shoulder in contact with table or upright Bucky.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?

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A)   Greater tubercle of the humerus in profile
B)   Lesser tubercle of the humerus in profile
C)   Coracoid process free of superimposition
D)   AcromionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 15

Which carpal bone is located in the proximal row on the lateral side?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hamate
B)   Pisiform
C)   Trapezium
D)   ScaphoidE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What is the proper patient position for the AP projection of the forearm?

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A)   Elbow extended, wrist and elbow parallel to IR, hand supinated
B)   Elbow extended, wrist and elbow parallel to IR, hand pronated
C)   Elbow flexed, wrist and elbow perpendicular to IR, hand in lateral position
D)   Elbow flexed, wrist and elbow perpendicular to IR, hand pronatedE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Where is the humerus located?

Accepted Answer

A)   At the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle
B)   At the posterior portion of the shoulder girdle
C)   On the lateral side of the forearm
D)   In the upper portion of the armE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the purpose of radiographic examination of the AC joints?

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A)   To image the ligaments to check for rupture
B)   To check the bones for erosion
C)   To visualize the position of the bones as an indicator of ligament integrity
D)   To visualize the position of the ligaments as an indicator of bone instabilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

To demonstrate the blade (body) of the scapula,how should the patient's arm be positioned?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient's forearm behind back with elbow flexed 90 degrees
B)   Humerus abducted to right angle from body
C)   Arm positioned across chest
D)   Humerus adducted with epicondyles positioned parallel to IRE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which surface of the elbow is in contact with the IR when taking an AP projection of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medial surface
B)   Lateral surface
C)   Posterior surface
D)   Anterior surfaceE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Upper Extremity and Shoulder Girdle

In radiography of the forearm,it is important to:

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Which of the following positioning strategies helps demonstrate the interphalangeal joints on the PA oblique projection of the hand?

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Which surface of the wrist is in contact with the IR for the PA projection of the wrist?

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What is the center point of the CR for the PA projection of the hand?

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Which portion of the humerus is most susceptible to fracture?

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Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?

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Which of the following special projections can be used to demonstrate the scaphoid carpal bone? 1) PA projection (ulnar deviation position) 2) PA axial projection (Stecher method) 3) Tangential projection (Gaynor-Hart method)

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Which carpal bone has a characteristic hooklike process on its anterior surface?

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Where is the olecranon process located?

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Which projection and position demonstrates the coronoid process of the ulna without superimposition?

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What term is applied to a common fracture of the fifth metacarpal?

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What term is used to denote inflammation of the bone,especially in the marrow,caused by a pathogenic organism?

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What is the proper patient position for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder?

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What anatomy is best demonstrated in the AP projection of the shoulder in internal rotation?

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Which carpal bone is located in the proximal row on the lateral side?

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What is the proper patient position for the AP projection of the forearm?

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Where is the humerus located?

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What is the purpose of radiographic examination of the AC joints?

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To demonstrate the blade (body) of the scapula,how should the patient's arm be positioned?

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Which surface of the elbow is in contact with the IR when taking an AP projection of the elbow?

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