Question 1

The CR placement for an AP projection (modified Robert's method)of the thumb is at the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first carpometacarpal joint. 
B)  first proximal interphalangeal joint. 
C)  first distal interphalangeal joint. 
D)  midproximal phalanx of the first digit. 
A)  first carpometacarpal joint. 
B)  first proximal interphalangeal joint. 
C)  first distal interphalangeal joint. 
D)  midproximal phalanx of the first digit.

Question 2

The two fat stripes of the wrist demonstrated radiographically are known as the scaphoid fat stripe and the _____ fat stripe.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronator 
B)  pisiform 
C)  abductor 
D)  anterior 
A)  pronator 
B)  pisiform 
C)  abductor 
D)  anterior

Question 3

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accept the radiograph. Carpals and distal radius and ulna are not part of a hand study. 
B)  Make sure the carpals, distal radius, and ulna are included on the lateral projection. 
C)  If the injury to the patient did not involve the carpal region and distal forearm, do not repeat it. 
D)  Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna. 
A)  Accept the radiograph. Carpals and distal radius and ulna are not part of a hand study. 
B)  Make sure the carpals, distal radius, and ulna are included on the lateral projection. 
C)  If the injury to the patient did not involve the carpal region and distal forearm, do not repeat it. 
D)  Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna.

Question 4

MATCHING
Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition.
-Bursitis

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triquetrum 
B)  Capitate 
C)  Hamate 
D)  Trapezoid 
A)  Triquetrum 
B)  Capitate 
C)  Hamate 
D)  Trapezoid

Question 6

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult upper limb study using an analog (film-screen)system?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 sec, large focal spot, high-speed screens 
B)  64 kV, 200 mA, 1/20 sec, large focal spot, detail-speed screens 
C)  78 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 sec, large focal spot, detail-speed screens 
D)  64 kV, 300 mA, 1/30 sec, small focal spot, detail-speed screens 
A)  80 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 sec, large focal spot, high-speed screens 
B)  64 kV, 200 mA, 1/20 sec, large focal spot, detail-speed screens 
C)  78 kV, 600 mA, 1/60 sec, large focal spot, detail-speed screens 
D)  64 kV, 300 mA, 1/30 sec, small focal spot, detail-speed screens

Question 7

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the third proximal interphalangeal joint 
B)  At the third metacarpophalangeal joint 
C)  At the base of the third metacarpal 
D)  At the third distal interphalangeal joint 
A)  At the third proximal interphalangeal joint 
B)  At the third metacarpophalangeal joint 
C)  At the base of the third metacarpal 
D)  At the third distal interphalangeal joint

Question 8

Which carpal bone is 1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following projections of the wrist will best demonstrate the wrist joint and intercarpal spaces if the patient can assume this position?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Gaynor-Hart 
D)  30° PA oblique 
A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  Gaynor-Hart 
D)  30° PA oblique

Question 10

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A radiograph of the PA scaphoid projection reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals.Which of the following factors can lead to this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevation of the hand and wrist 
B)  Insufficient ulnar deviation 
C)  Insufficient CR angle distally 
D)  Slight flexion of the phalanges 
A)  Elevation of the hand and wrist 
B)  Insufficient ulnar deviation 
C)  Insufficient CR angle distally 
D)  Slight flexion of the phalanges

Question 12

A radiograph of an AP projection of the elbow reveals that there is complete separation of the proximal radius and ulna.What positioning error has been committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive medial rotation 
B)  Partial flexion of the joint 
C)  Excessive lateral rotation 
D)  Incorrect CR location and angle 
A)  Excessive medial rotation 
B)  Partial flexion of the joint 
C)  Excessive lateral rotation 
D)  Incorrect CR location and angle

Question 13

What is the name of the two small depressions found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trochlea and capitulum 
B)  Olecranon and coronoid fossa 
C)  Radial and coronoid fossa 
D)  Olecranon and radial fossa 
A)  Trochlea and capitulum 
B)  Olecranon and coronoid fossa 
C)  Radial and coronoid fossa 
D)  Olecranon and radial fossa

Question 14

Which one of the following is the most common primary malignant bone tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple myeloma 
B)  Osteochondroma 
C)  Osteosarcoma 
D)  Osteocarcinoma 
A)  Multiple myeloma 
B)  Osteochondroma 
C)  Osteosarcoma 
D)  Osteocarcinoma

Question 15

How should the humeral epicondyles be aligned for a lateral projection of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel to image receptor 
B)  Perpendicular to image receptor 
C)  45° to image receptor 
D)  30° to image receptor 
A)  Parallel to image receptor 
B)  Perpendicular to image receptor 
C)  45° to image receptor 
D)  30° to image receptor

Question 16

A radiograph of a tangential,inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamate is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rotate the wrist and hand 10° internally. 
B)  Increase the CR angle. 
C)  Decrease the CR angle. 
D)  Increase the extension of the hand and/or wrist. 
A)  Rotate the wrist and hand 10° internally. 
B)  Increase the CR angle. 
C)  Decrease the CR angle. 
D)  Increase the extension of the hand and/or wrist.

Question 17

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronoid process 
B)  Head 
C)  Olecranon process 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Coronoid process 
B)  Head 
C)  Olecranon process 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitulum 
B)  Proximal radioulnar joint 
C)  Trochlea 
D)  Coronoid tubercle 
A)  Capitulum 
B)  Proximal radioulnar joint 
C)  Trochlea 
D)  Coronoid tubercle

Question 19

Match each fracture description with the corresponding term.(Use each choice only once.)
-Fracture of distal radius with anterior 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 20

The Folio method is performed to rule out a nondisplaced fracture of the thumb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The CR placement for an AP projection (modified Robert's method)of the thumb is at the:

The two fat stripes of the wrist demonstrated radiographically are known as the scaphoid fat stripe and the _____ fat stripe.

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

MATCHING Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition. -Bursitis

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult upper limb study using an analog (film-screen)system?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Which carpal bone is 1?

Which of the following projections of the wrist will best demonstrate the wrist joint and intercarpal spaces if the patient can assume this position?

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

A radiograph of the PA scaphoid projection reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals.Which of the following factors can lead to this problem?

A radiograph of an AP projection of the elbow reveals that there is complete separation of the proximal radius and ulna.What positioning error has been committed?

What is the name of the two small depressions found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?

Which one of the following is the most common primary malignant bone tumor?

How should the humeral epicondyles be aligned for a lateral projection of the elbow?

A radiograph of a tangential,inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamate is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

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

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

The Folio method is performed to rule out a nondisplaced fracture of the thumb.

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 CR placement for an AP projection (modified Robert's method)of the thumb is at the:

The two fat stripes of the wrist demonstrated radiographically are known as the scaphoid fat stripe and the _____ fat stripe.

A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?

MATCHING Select the correct manual exposure adjustment for each disease or condition. -Bursitis

Which carpal articulates with both the fourth and fifth metacarpals?

Which of the following sets of exposure factors would be best for an adult upper limb study using an analog (film-screen)system?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?

Which carpal bone is 1?

Which of the following projections of the wrist will best demonstrate the wrist joint and intercarpal spaces if the patient can assume this position?

The radiographic criteria for a true lateral finger indicate equal concavity of the anterior and posterior aspects of the phalanges.

A radiograph of the PA scaphoid projection reveals extensive superimposition of the scaphoid and adjacent carpals.Which of the following factors can lead to this problem?

A radiograph of an AP projection of the elbow reveals that there is complete separation of the proximal radius and ulna.What positioning error has been committed?

What is the name of the two small depressions found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?

Which one of the following is the most common primary malignant bone tumor?

How should the humeral epicondyles be aligned for a lateral projection of the elbow?

A radiograph of a tangential,inferosuperior projection of the carpal canal reveals that the hamate is superimposed over the pisiform.Which of the following measures will correct this problem?

Which of the following bony structures is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?

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

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

The Folio method is performed to rule out a nondisplaced fracture of the thumb.

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