Question 1

The central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) is _____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  0 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 2

Which of the following positions are used to demonstrate the hand in the lateral projection?
1)Ulnar surface down, hand extended
2)Radial surface down, hand extended
3)Ulnar surface down, finger in "fan lateral"

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 3

Which of the following should be in contact with the tabletop for a PA projection of the wrist?
1)Arm
2)Axilla
3)Forearm

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 4

What projection and position is demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, medial rotation 
C)  AP oblique, lateral rotation 
D)  AP distal humerus, partial flexion position 
A)  AP 
B)  AP oblique, medial rotation 
C)  AP oblique, lateral rotation 
D)  AP distal humerus, partial flexion position

Question 5

For a lateral projection of the second through fifth digits, the central ray is directed:

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  5 degrees cephalad. 
D)  2 to 5 degrees cephalad. 
A)  0 degrees. 
B)  5 degrees caudad. 
C)  5 degrees cephalad. 
D)  2 to 5 degrees cephalad.

Question 6

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  $1 / 2$ inch 
B)  1 inch 
C)  1 $1 / 4$ inch 
D)  1 $1 / 2$ inch 
A)  $1 / 2$ inch 
B)  1 inch 
C)  1 $1 / 4$ inch 
D)  1 $1 / 2$ inch

Question 7

The most common oblique projection of the second through fifth digits is _____ with _____ rotation.

Accepted Answer

A)  AP; medial 
B)  AP; lateral 
C)  PA; medial 
D)  PA; lateral 
A)  AP; medial 
B)  AP; lateral 
C)  PA; medial 
D)  PA; lateral

Question 8

Which fat pads are seen on a negative lateral elbow radiograph?
1)Anterior
2)Posterior
3)Supinator

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 9

Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP oblique projection, lateral rotation 
B)  AP oblique projection, medial rotation 
C)  AP projection, partial flexion 
D)  AP projection, acute flexion 
A)  AP oblique projection, lateral rotation 
B)  AP oblique projection, medial rotation 
C)  AP projection, partial flexion 
D)  AP projection, acute flexion

Question 10

Which of the following methods can be used to demonstrate the first CMC joint?
1)Robert
2)Burman
3)Stecher

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 11

The carpal located in the distal row, most medial is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hamate. 
B)  capitate. 
C)  pisiform. 
D)  lunate. 
A)  hamate. 
B)  capitate. 
C)  pisiform. 
D)  lunate.

Question 12

What anatomy is labeled as number 1 in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  First metacarpal 
B)  Fifth metacarpal 
C)  Proximal phalange, fifth digit 
D)  Proximal phalange, first digit 
A)  First metacarpal 
B)  Fifth metacarpal 
C)  Proximal phalange, fifth digit 
D)  Proximal phalange, first digit

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Letter B in the image below labels the:

Accepted Answer

A)  medial epicondyle of the humerus. 
B)  capitulum. 
C)  radial head. 
D)  trochlea. 
A)  medial epicondyle of the humerus. 
B)  capitulum. 
C)  radial head. 
D)  trochlea.

Question 16

What anatomy is labeled as letter A 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 17

The arm is made up of which of the following bones?
1)Ulna
2)Radius
3)Humerus

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 18

The lateral projection of the forearm should clearly demonstrate which of the following?
1)Elbow joint
2)Radius and ulna
3)Proximal row of carpal bones

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 19

Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Standing 
C)  Lateral decubitus 
D)  Lateral recumbent 
A)  Supine 
B)  Standing 
C)  Lateral decubitus 
D)  Lateral recumbent

Question 20

Which of the following is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capitulum 
B)  Glenoid cavity 
C)  Greater tubercle 
D)  Lesser tubercle 
A)  Capitulum 
B)  Glenoid cavity 
C)  Greater tubercle 
D)  Lesser tubercle

Exam 4: Upper Limb

The central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) is _____ degrees.

Which of the following positions are used to demonstrate the hand in the lateral projection? 1)Ulnar surface down, hand extended 2)Radial surface down, hand extended 3)Ulnar surface down, finger in "fan lateral"

Which of the following should be in contact with the tabletop for a PA projection of the wrist? 1)Arm 2)Axilla 3)Forearm

What projection and position is demonstrated in the image below?

For a lateral projection of the second through fifth digits, the central ray is directed:

How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus?

The most common oblique projection of the second through fifth digits is _____ with _____ rotation.

Which fat pads are seen on a negative lateral elbow radiograph? 1)Anterior 2)Posterior 3)Supinator

Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition?

Which of the following methods can be used to demonstrate the first CMC joint? 1)Robert 2)Burman 3)Stecher

The carpal located in the distal row, most medial is the:

What anatomy is labeled as number 1 in the image below?

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

If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?

Letter B in the image below labels the:

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

The arm is made up of which of the following bones? 1)Ulna 2)Radius 3)Humerus

The lateral projection of the forearm should clearly demonstrate which of the following? 1)Elbow joint 2)Radius and ulna 3)Proximal row of carpal bones

Which of the following positions can be used to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture?

Which of the following is shown in profile on an AP projection of the humerus?

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