Question 1

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the carpal canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stecher (PA axial) 
B)  Norgaard (AP oblique) 
C)  Lawrence (inferosuperior axial) 
D)  Gaynor-Hart (tangential) 
A)  Stecher (PA axial) 
B)  Norgaard (AP oblique) 
C)  Lawrence (inferosuperior axial) 
D)  Gaynor-Hart (tangential)

Question 2

Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  veins. 
B)  nerves. 
C)  fat pads. 
D)  fractures. 
A)  veins. 
B)  nerves. 
C)  fat pads. 
D)  fractures.

Question 3

For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pronated. 
B)  supinated. 
C)  placed in the lateral position. 
D)  placed in the 45-degree oblique position. 
A)  pronated. 
B)  supinated. 
C)  placed in the lateral position. 
D)  placed in the 45-degree oblique position.

Question 4

For a PA projection of the second digit, the central ray is directed to the _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  distal interphalangeal 
B)  proximal interphalangeal 
C)  metacarpophalangeal 
D)  carpometacarpal 
A)  distal interphalangeal 
B)  proximal interphalangeal 
C)  metacarpophalangeal 
D)  carpometacarpal

Question 5

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateral epicondyle of the humerus 
B)  Medial epicondyle of the humerus 
C)  Coronoid process of the ulna 
D)  Trochlea 
A)  Lateral epicondyle of the humerus 
B)  Medial epicondyle of the humerus 
C)  Coronoid process of the ulna 
D)  Trochlea

Question 6

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shallow breathing 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Full expiration 
D)  Suspended respiration 
A)  Shallow breathing 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Full expiration 
D)  Suspended respiration

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the use of digital radiography (CR or DR) and finger projections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only one exposure can be made on an IR. 
B)  The digit must be placed in the central part of the image area. 
C)  The unexposed side of a split IR does not have to be covered with lead. 
D)  No special considerations are necessary for radiographs of the fingers. 
A)  Only one exposure can be made on an IR. 
B)  The digit must be placed in the central part of the image area. 
C)  The unexposed side of a split IR does not have to be covered with lead. 
D)  No special considerations are necessary for radiographs of the fingers.

Question 8

Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitulum 
B)  Trochlea 
C)  Radial head and neck 
D)  Olecranon process 
A)  Capitulum 
B)  Trochlea 
C)  Radial head and neck 
D)  Olecranon process

Question 9

How many phalanges are there in the thumb?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  One 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 10

For a PA projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the _____ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  second MCP 
B)  third MCP 
C)  fourth MCP 
D)  third PIP 
A)  second MCP 
B)  third MCP 
C)  fourth MCP 
D)  third PIP

Question 11

The carpal bones articulate with the:
1)radius.
2)ulna.
3)phalanges.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 only 
B)  2 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 12

Which of the following central-ray angles is used for the lateral projection of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees 
C)  7 degrees 
D)  0 to 5 degrees 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  5 degrees 
C)  7 degrees 
D)  0 to 5 degrees

Question 13

Flexing the fingers for a PA projection of the wrist causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placement of the carpal bones farther from the IR 
B)  Placement of the carpal bones closer to the IR 
C)  Less pain for the patient when the wrist is broken 
D)  Greater resolution of the carpal interspaces 
A)  Placement of the carpal bones farther from the IR 
B)  Placement of the carpal bones closer to the IR 
C)  Less pain for the patient when the wrist is broken 
D)  Greater resolution of the carpal interspaces

Question 14

How is the hand positioned for the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  30-degree oblique 
D)  45-degree oblique 
A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  30-degree oblique 
D)  45-degree oblique

Question 15

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  radial head. 
B)  trochlea. 
C)  lateral epicondyle. 
D)  ulnar coronoid process. 
A)  radial head. 
B)  trochlea. 
C)  lateral epicondyle. 
D)  ulnar coronoid process.

Question 16

Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm?
1)Wrist
2)Elbow
3)Proximal humerus

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 17

For a lateral projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  second digit MCP joint. 
B)  PIP joint. 
C)  distal PIP joint. 
D)  midmetacarpal area. 
A)  second digit MCP joint. 
B)  PIP joint. 
C)  distal PIP joint. 
D)  midmetacarpal area.

Question 18

Which of the following projections corrects foreshortening of the scaphoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique in lateral rotation 
C)  PA in radial deviation 
D)  PA in ulnar deviation 
A)  PA 
B)  PA oblique in lateral rotation 
C)  PA in radial deviation 
D)  PA in ulnar deviation

Question 19

Which of the following should be on the same plane for a lateral projection of the elbow?
1)Wrist joint
2)Elbow joint
3)Shoulder joint

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 20

If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method), the central ray must be angled _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  15 to 20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  15 to 20

Exam 4: Upper Limb

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the carpal canal?

Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate:

For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is:

For a PA projection of the second digit, the central ray is directed to the _____ joint.

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus?

Which of the following statements is true about the use of digital radiography (CR or DR) and finger projections?

Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation?

How many phalanges are there in the thumb?

For a PA projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the _____ joint.

The carpal bones articulate with the: 1)radius. 2)ulna. 3)phalanges.

Which of the following central-ray angles is used for the lateral projection of the wrist?

Flexing the fingers for a PA projection of the wrist causes which of the following?

How is the hand positioned for the axiolateral projection of the elbow (Coyle method)?

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:

Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm? 1)Wrist 2)Elbow 3)Proximal humerus

For a lateral projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the:

Which of the following projections corrects foreshortening of the scaphoid?

Which of the following should be on the same plane for a lateral projection of the elbow? 1)Wrist joint 2)Elbow joint 3)Shoulder joint

If the IR and wrist are placed flat on the table for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method), the central ray must be angled _____ degrees.

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