Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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 pads 
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 pads C

Question 3

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. 
A)  process. 
B)  fossa. 
C)  depression. 
D)  sulcus. D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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)  parallel 
A)  perpendicular 
B)  adjacent 
C)  axial 
D)  parallel

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  Lateral 
C)  Medial rotation oblique 
D)  Lateral rotation oblique

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  plane 
B)  sellar 
C)  ellipsoidal 
D)  ginglymus 
A)  plane 
B)  sellar 
C)  ellipsoidal 
D)  ginglymus

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial head 
B)  Styloid process 
C)  Radial tuberosity 
D)  Capitulum 
A)  Radial head 
B)  Styloid process 
C)  Radial tuberosity 
D)  Capitulum

Question 12

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 wrist 
A)  Carpal bridge 
B)  Carpal canal 
C)  Ulnar deviation 
D)  Lateral wrist

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ellipsoidal 
B)  ginglymus 
C)  plane 
D)  trochoidal 
A)  ellipsoidal 
B)  ginglymus 
C)  plane 
D)  trochoidal

Question 15

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 bridge 
A)  Radial deviation 
B)  Ulnar deviation 
C)  Carpal canal 
D)  Carpal bridge

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triquetrum 
B)  Scaphoid 
C)  Pisiform 
D)  Hamate 
A)  Triquetrum 
B)  Scaphoid 
C)  Pisiform 
D)  Hamate

Question 18

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 kV 
A)  No change 
B)  Increase 3 to 4 kV 
C)  Increase 5 to 7 kV 
D)  Increase 8 to 10 kV

Question 19

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 projection 
A)  anteroposterior (AP) thumb, modified Robert's method 
B)  PA oblique thumb 
C)  Norgaard method 
D)  PA scaphoid, ulnar deviation wrist projection

Question 20

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 tuberosity 
A)  Head of ulna 
B)  Coronoid process 
C)  Olecranon process 
D)  Radial tuberosity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

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

Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpometacarpal joint?

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

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 4: Upper Limb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following carpals articulates with the radius?

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

Which projection best demonstrates pathology involving the first carpometacarpal joint?

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

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters