Question 1

PA transaxillary (Hobbs modification)requires a 5° to 15° CR cephalic angle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which view and projection of the proximal humerus is represented in the figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  External rotation, anteroposterior (AP) projection 
B)  Neutral rotation, AP projection 
C)  Internal rotation, AP projection 
D)  External rotation, lateral projection 
A)  External rotation, anteroposterior (AP) projection 
B)  Neutral rotation, AP projection 
C)  Internal rotation, AP projection 
D)  External rotation, lateral projection

Question 3

For a Grashey method projection of the shoulder,the CR is centered to the acromion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are _____ to the IR.

Accepted Answer

A)  set at a 45° angle 
B)  parallel 
C)  perpendicular 
D)  slightly oblique 
A)  set at a 45° angle 
B)  parallel 
C)  perpendicular 
D)  slightly oblique

Question 5

MATCHING
Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.)
-Posterior oblique,glenoid cavity projection

Accepted Answer

A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method 
A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method

Question 6

Part 3 refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  scapulohumeral joint. 
B)  glenohumeral joint. 
C)  glenoid cavity or fossa. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  scapulohumeral joint. 
B)  glenohumeral joint. 
C)  glenoid cavity or fossa. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

A patient comes to the emergency department (ED)with a possible right AC joint separation.Right clavicle and AC joint exams are ordered.The clavicle is taken first,and a small linear fracture of the midshaft of the clavicle is discovered.What should the technologist do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform the weight-bearing phase as ordered. 
B)  Reduce the amount of weight that would normally be given to the patient and perform the weight-bearing study. 
C)  Consult with the ED physician before continuing with the AC joint study. 
D)  Slowly give the patient more weight to hold until he begins to complain and then complete the AC joint study. 
A)  Perform the weight-bearing phase as ordered. 
B)  Reduce the amount of weight that would normally be given to the patient and perform the weight-bearing study. 
C)  Consult with the ED physician before continuing with the AC joint study. 
D)  Slowly give the patient more weight to hold until he begins to complain and then complete the AC joint study.

Question 8

Part 3 refers to the greater tubercle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

MATCHING
Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.)
-PA transaxillary projection

Accepted Answer

A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method 
A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method

Question 10

Part 5 refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  coracoid process. 
B)  superior border of scapula. 
C)  lateral angle of scapula. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  coracoid process. 
B)  superior border of scapula. 
C)  lateral angle of scapula. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 11

An orthostatic (breathing)technique can be performed for the AP projection of the scapula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A patient enters the ED with a midshaft humeral fracture.The AP projection taken on the cart demonstrates another fracture near the surgical neck of the humerus.The patient is unable to stand or rotate the humerus because of the extent of the trauma.What other projection should be taken for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scapular Y lateral-AP oblique projection 
B)  Apical oblique projection 
C)  Horizontal beam transthoracic lateral projection for humerus 
D)  Rotational lateral projection for humerus 
A)  Scapular Y lateral-AP oblique projection 
B)  Apical oblique projection 
C)  Horizontal beam transthoracic lateral projection for humerus 
D)  Rotational lateral projection for humerus

Question 13

Which of the following shoulder positions is considered a trauma projection (can be performed safely for a possible fracture or dislocation)?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP apical oblique axial (Garth method) projection 
B)  Inferosuperior axial (Clements modification) projection 
C)  AP projection-internal rotation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  AP apical oblique axial (Garth method) projection 
B)  Inferosuperior axial (Clements modification) projection 
C)  AP projection-internal rotation 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

MATCHING
Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.)
-AP apical oblique axial projection

Accepted Answer

A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method 
A) Clements modification 
B) Neer method 
C) Fisk modification 
D) Hobbs modification 
E) Garth method
F)Grashey method

Question 15

Which AP projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus is created by placing the affected palm of the hand facing inward toward the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal rotation 
B)  Neutral rotation 
C)  External rotation 
D)  AP axial 
A)  Internal rotation 
B)  Neutral rotation 
C)  External rotation 
D)  AP axial

PA transaxillary (Hobbs modification)requires a 5° to 15° CR cephalic angle.

Which view and projection of the proximal humerus is represented in the figure?

For a Grashey method projection of the shoulder,the CR is centered to the acromion.

The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are _____ to the IR.

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -Posterior oblique,glenoid cavity projection

Part 3 refers to the:

A patient comes to the emergency department (ED)with a possible right AC joint separation.Right clavicle and AC joint exams are ordered.The clavicle is taken first,and a small linear fracture of the midshaft of the clavicle is discovered.What should the technologist do in this situation?

Part 3 refers to the greater tubercle.

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -PA transaxillary projection

Part 5 refers to the:

An orthostatic (breathing)technique can be performed for the AP projection of the scapula.

Which of the following shoulder positions is considered a trauma projection (can be performed safely for a possible fracture or dislocation)?

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -AP apical oblique axial projection

Which AP projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus is created by placing the affected palm of the hand facing inward toward the thigh?

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

Exam 5: Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

PA transaxillary (Hobbs modification)requires a 5° to 15° CR cephalic angle.

Which view and projection of the proximal humerus is represented in the figure?

For a Grashey method projection of the shoulder,the CR is centered to the acromion.

The AP humerus requires that the humeral epicondyles are _____ to the IR.

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -Posterior oblique,glenoid cavity projection

Part 3 refers to the:

A patient comes to the emergency department (ED)with a possible right AC joint separation.Right clavicle and AC joint exams are ordered.The clavicle is taken first,and a small linear fracture of the midshaft of the clavicle is discovered.What should the technologist do in this situation?

Part 3 refers to the greater tubercle.

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -PA transaxillary projection

Part 5 refers to the:

An orthostatic (breathing)technique can be performed for the AP projection of the scapula.

Which of the following shoulder positions is considered a trauma projection (can be performed safely for a possible fracture or dislocation)?

MATCHING Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -AP apical oblique axial projection

Which AP projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus is created by placing the affected palm of the hand facing inward toward the thigh?

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