Question 1

Where should the cathode end of an x-ray be placed for an AP thoracic spine to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toward the head 
B)  Toward the feet 
C)  Head or foot end 
D)  Variable,depending on body habitus 
A)  Toward the head 
B)  Toward the feet 
C)  Head or foot end 
D)  Variable,depending on body habitus

Question 2

Which two projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  AP axial cervical 
B)  Lateral sacrum/coccyx 
C)  AP thoracic 
D)  Lateral cervicothoracic (swimmer's) 
A)  AP axial cervical 
B)  Lateral sacrum/coccyx 
C)  AP thoracic 
D)  Lateral cervicothoracic (swimmer's)

Question 3

Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  Midsagittal plane 
C)  Longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS 
D)  Longitudinal plane 2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS 
A)  Midcoronal plane 
B)  Midsagittal plane 
C)  Longitudinal plane 1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS 
D)  Longitudinal plane 2 inches medial to the elevated ASIS

Question 4

The part identified on the vertebra above is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pedicle. 
B)  lamina. 
C)  transverse process. 
D)  superior articular process. 
A)  pedicle. 
B)  lamina. 
C)  transverse process. 
D)  superior articular process.

Question 5

Where is a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm)exposure field centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests 
A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests

Question 6

The respiration phase for an AP or PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  shallow breathing. 
B)  suspended respiration. 
C)  full inspiration. 
D)  full expiration. 
A)  shallow breathing. 
B)  suspended respiration. 
C)  full inspiration. 
D)  full expiration.

Question 7

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  AP oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  PA oblique 
D)  AP oblique

Question 8

The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 30 
B)  0 to 35 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  45 to 60 
A)  0 to 30 
B)  0 to 35 
C)  15 to 45 
D)  45 to 60

Question 9

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Accepted Answer

A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace 
A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6-C7 interspace 
D)  C7-T1 interspace

Question 10

Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  AP oblique 
D)  PA oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  AP oblique 
D)  PA oblique

Question 11

Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ottonello 
B)  Grandy 
C)  Twining 
D)  Fuchs 
A)  Ottonello 
B)  Grandy 
C)  Twining 
D)  Fuchs

Question 12

The phase of respiration for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  shallow breathing. 
B)  suspended respiration. 
C)  full expiration. 
D)  full inspiration. 
A)  shallow breathing. 
B)  suspended respiration. 
C)  full expiration. 
D)  full inspiration.

Question 13

Where is the center of the IR positioned for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acanthion 
B)  Mental point 
C)  External acoustic meatus 
D)  Tip of the mastoid process 
A)  Acanthion 
B)  Mental point 
C)  External acoustic meatus 
D)  Tip of the mastoid process

Question 14

What anatomy is labeled with the letter D in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1 
B)  C5 
C)  C7 
D)  T2 
A)  T1 
B)  C5 
C)  C7 
D)  T2

Question 15

What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)when the shoulder can be depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  10 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees caudad 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees caudad 
C)  10 degrees caudad 
D)  15 degrees caudad

Question 16

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests 
A)  L2 
B)  L3 
C)  The ASIS 
D)  The iliac crests

Question 17

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad 
A)  15 to 20 degrees caudad 
B)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad 
C)  30 to 40 degrees caudad 
D)  30 to 40 degrees cephalad

Question 18

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grandy 
B)  Fuchs 
C)  Twining 
D)  Pawlow 
A)  Grandy 
B)  Fuchs 
C)  Twining 
D)  Pawlow

Question 19

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those farthest from the IR 
B)  Those closest to the IR 
C)  Both sides equally demonstrated 
D)  The inferior six closest to the IR 
A)  Those farthest from the IR 
B)  Those closest to the IR 
C)  Both sides equally demonstrated 
D)  The inferior six closest to the IR

Question 20

The zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine form an angle of how many degrees from the posterior midsagittal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 to 60 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  30 to 50 
D)  70 to 75 
A)  40 to 60 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  30 to 50 
D)  70 to 75

Exam 9: Vertebral Column

Where should the cathode end of an x-ray be placed for an AP thoracic spine to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube?

Which two projections of the spine are improved significantly with the use of a compensating filter? (Select all that apply.)

Which plane is centered to the midline of the grid when positioning for an AP oblique sacroiliac joint?

The part identified on the vertebra above is the:

Where is a 14 * 17 inch (35 * 43 cm)exposure field centered for a lateral lumbar spine?

The respiration phase for an AP or PA axial oblique projection of the cervical spine is:

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

The average range of the angle of the L1-L3 zygapophyseal joints are _____ degrees.

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)?

Which of the following is the essential projection used to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine?

Which of the following methods uses a chewing motion of the mandible to demonstrate the cervical spine in an AP projection?

The phase of respiration for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine is:

Where is the center of the IR positioned for the AP projection of the dens,Fuchs method?

What anatomy is labeled with the letter D in the image below?

What is the central-ray angulation for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer's technique)when the shoulder can be depressed?

Where is the IR centered for an AP projection of the lumbosacral spine?

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

The zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine form an angle of how many degrees from the posterior midsagittal plane?

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