Question 1

The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle is within the midaspect of the lung apices.What should the technologist do to correct this error?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do nothing; this is an acceptable AP axial clavicle projection. 
B)  Increase the caudal CR angle during repeat exposure. 
C)  Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure. 
D)  Make the exposure upon complete inspiration. 
A)  Do nothing; this is an acceptable AP axial clavicle projection. 
B)  Increase the caudal CR angle during repeat exposure. 
C)  Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure. 
D)  Make the exposure upon complete inspiration. C

Question 4

The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  scapular surface. 
B)  dorsal surface. 
C)  supraspinous and infraspinous fossa. 
D)  costal surface. 
A)  scapular surface. 
B)  dorsal surface. 
C)  supraspinous and infraspinous fossa. 
D)  costal surface.

Question 5

What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supraspinous fossa 
B)  Infraspinous fossa 
C)  Subscapular fossa 
D)  Glenoid fossa 
A)  Supraspinous fossa 
B)  Infraspinous fossa 
C)  Subscapular fossa 
D)  Glenoid fossa

Question 6

Which of the following structures is not part of the proximal humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesser tubercle 
B)  Glenoid process 
C)  Intertubercular groove 
D)  Anatomic neck 
A)  Lesser tubercle 
B)  Glenoid process 
C)  Intertubercular groove 
D)  Anatomic neck

Question 7

Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal rotation (epicondyles perpendicular to image receptor) 
B)  Neutral rotation (epicondyles 45° to the image receptor) 
C)  External rotation (epicondyles parallel to the image receptor) 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Internal rotation (epicondyles perpendicular to image receptor) 
B)  Neutral rotation (epicondyles 45° to the image receptor) 
C)  External rotation (epicondyles parallel to the image receptor) 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

A patient enters the ED with a dislocated shoulder.The technologist attempts to position the patient into the transthoracic lateral projection,but the patient is unable to raise the unaffected arm over his head completely.What can the technologist do to compensate for the patient's inability to raise his arm completely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform the Grashey method instead. 
B)  Use a breathing technique. 
C)  Increase kV to penetrate through both shoulders. 
D)  Angle the CR 10° to 15° cephalad. 
A)  Perform the Grashey method instead. 
B)  Use a breathing technique. 
C)  Increase kV to penetrate through both shoulders. 
D)  Angle the CR 10° to 15° cephalad.

Question 9

A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior dislocation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The recommended SID for AC joints is 72 inches (183 cm).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following joints is considered to have a spheroidal type of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromioclavicular joints 
B)  Sternoclavicular joints 
C)  Bicipital joint 
D)  Scapulohumeral joint 
A)  Acromioclavicular joints 
B)  Sternoclavicular joints 
C)  Bicipital joint 
D)  Scapulohumeral joint

Question 12

Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially?

Accepted Answer

A)  External rotation 
B)  Internal rotation 
C)  Neutral rotation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  External rotation 
B)  Internal rotation 
C)  Neutral rotation 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

What type of CR angle is required for the superoinferior axial projection (Hobbs modification)?

Accepted Answer

A)  CR is perpendicular to IR 
B)  5° to 15° toward axilla 
C)  25° away from axilla 
D)  10° toward shoulder 
A)  CR is perpendicular to IR 
B)  5° to 15° toward axilla 
C)  25° away from axilla 
D)  10° toward shoulder

Question 14

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are diarthrodial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification)requires a CR angle of ____ toward axilla if a patient cannot fully abduct extremity 90°.

Accepted Answer

A)  35° 
B)  none 
C)  40° to 45° 
D)  5° to 15° 
A)  35° 
B)  none 
C)  40° to 45° 
D)  5° to 15°

Question 16

How much CR angulation should be used for a scapular Y projection?

Accepted Answer

A)  No CR angle should be used. 
B)  10° to 15° 
C)  20° to 30° 
D)  35° to 45° 
A)  No CR angle should be used. 
B)  10° to 15° 
C)  20° to 30° 
D)  35° to 45°

Question 17

What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bankart lesion 
B)  Tendinitis 
C)  Bursitis 
D)  Frozen shoulder 
A)  Bankart lesion 
B)  Tendinitis 
C)  Bursitis 
D)  Frozen shoulder

Question 18

A radiograph of an AP clavicle reveals that the sternal extremity is partially collimated off.What should the technologist do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeat the AP projection and correct collimation. 
B)  Make sure the sternal extremity is included on the AP axial projection. 
C)  Only repeat it if the patient's pain/symptoms involve the sternal extremity. 
D)  Ask the radiologist whether he or she wants the projection repeated. 
A)  Repeat the AP projection and correct collimation. 
B)  Make sure the sternal extremity is included on the AP axial projection. 
C)  Only repeat it if the patient's pain/symptoms involve the sternal extremity. 
D)  Ask the radiologist whether he or she wants the projection repeated.

Question 19

What medial central ray (CR)angle is required for the inferosuperior axial shoulder (Lawrence method)?

Accepted Answer

A)  5° to 10° 
B)  40° to 45° 
C)  25° to 30° 
D)  10° to 15° 
A)  5° to 10° 
B)  40° to 45° 
C)  25° to 30° 
D)  10° to 15°

Question 20

A radiograph of the inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method)demonstrates the acromion process of the shoulder to be located most superiorly (anteriorly).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male.

Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint.

A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle is within the midaspect of the lung apices.What should the technologist do to correct this error?

The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the:

What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?

Which of the following structures is not part of the proximal humerus?

Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus?

A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior dislocation.

The recommended SID for AC joints is 72 inches (183 cm).

Which of the following joints is considered to have a spheroidal type of movement?

Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially?

What type of CR angle is required for the superoinferior axial projection (Hobbs modification)?

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are diarthrodial.

The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification)requires a CR angle of ____ toward axilla if a patient cannot fully abduct extremity 90°.

How much CR angulation should be used for a scapular Y projection?

What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?

A radiograph of an AP clavicle reveals that the sternal extremity is partially collimated off.What should the technologist do?

What medial central ray (CR)angle is required for the inferosuperior axial shoulder (Lawrence method)?

A radiograph of the inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method)demonstrates the acromion process of the shoulder to be located most superiorly (anteriorly).

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

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 5: Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male.

Sonography is an effective diagnostic tool in studying the shoulder joint.

A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle is within the midaspect of the lung apices.What should the technologist do to correct this error?

The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as the:

What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?

Which of the following structures is not part of the proximal humerus?

Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus?

A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior dislocation.

The recommended SID for AC joints is 72 inches (183 cm).

Which of the following joints is considered to have a spheroidal type of movement?

Which of the following AP shoulder projections demonstrates the lesser tubercle in profile medially?

What type of CR angle is required for the superoinferior axial projection (Hobbs modification)?

All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are diarthrodial.

The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements modification)requires a CR angle of ____ toward axilla if a patient cannot fully abduct extremity 90°.

How much CR angulation should be used for a scapular Y projection?

What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?

A radiograph of an AP clavicle reveals that the sternal extremity is partially collimated off.What should the technologist do?

What medial central ray (CR)angle is required for the inferosuperior axial shoulder (Lawrence method)?

A radiograph of the inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method)demonstrates the acromion process of the shoulder to be located most superiorly (anteriorly).

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

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