Question 1

What is the recommended SID for the superoinferior sitting tangential (Hobbs modification) method?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 inches (77 cm) 
B) 40 inches (102 cm) 
C) 48 to 50 inches (123 to 128 cm) 
D) 72 inches (183 cm) 
A) 30 inches (77 cm) 
B) 40 inches (102 cm) 
C) 48 to 50 inches (123 to 128 cm) 
D) 72 inches (183 cm)

Question 2

A radiograph of an AP ankle projection reveals that the lateral joint space is not open (lateral malleolus is partially superimposed by the talus).The superior and medial joint spaces are open.What should the technologist do to correct this problem and improve the image?

Accepted Answer

A) Rotate the ankle more laterally. 
B) Rotate the ankle more medially. 
C) Nothing; this is an acceptable image. 
D) Dorsiflex the foot. 
A) Rotate the ankle more laterally. 
B) Rotate the ankle more medially. 
C) Nothing; this is an acceptable image. 
D) Dorsiflex the foot.

Question 3

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.)
-Malignant tumor of the cartilage usually occurring in men older than age 45 in the pelvis and long bones

Accepted Answer

A) Chondrosarcoma 
B) Joint effusion 
C) Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D) Reiter's syndrome 
E) Lisfranc joint injury
F)Ewing's sarcoma
G)Gout
H)Paget's disease
I)Bone cyst
J)Exostosis 
A) Chondrosarcoma 
B) Joint effusion 
C) Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D) Reiter's syndrome 
E) Lisfranc joint injury
F)Ewing's sarcoma
G)Gout
H)Paget's disease
I)Bone cyst
J)Exostosis

Question 4

Which of these labeled structures or bones identifies the metatarsophalangeal joint?

Accepted Answer

A) E 
B) F 
C) G 
D) H 
A) E 
B) F 
C) G 
D) H

Question 5

A mediolateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The fibular head will appear more superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. 
B) The fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. 
C) The medial condyle of the femur will appear more posterior. 
D) Both A and C are correct. 
A) The fibular head will appear more superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. 
B) The fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. 
C) The medial condyle of the femur will appear more posterior. 
D) Both A and C are correct.

Question 6

How much CR angulation to the long axis of the foot is required for the plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus?

Accepted Answer

A) 45° to 50° 
B) 15° to 20° 
C) 30° to 35° 
D) 40° 
A) 45° to 50° 
B) 15° to 20° 
C) 30° to 35° 
D) 40°

Question 7

The radiographic hallmark of Reiter's syndrome seen in young men is:

Accepted Answer

A) asymmetrical narrowing of femoropatellar joint. 
B) destruction of the patella. 
C) fluid in the joints of the foot. 
D) erosion of the Achilles tendon insertion. 
A) asymmetrical narrowing of femoropatellar joint. 
B) destruction of the patella. 
C) fluid in the joints of the foot. 
D) erosion of the Achilles tendon insertion.

Question 8

The ankle joint is a ____ joint with a ____ type of movement.

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous; plane 
B) synovial; saddle 
C) fibrous; ginglymus 
D) synovial; ginglymus 
A) fibrous; plane 
B) synovial; saddle 
C) fibrous; ginglymus 
D) synovial; ginglymus

Question 9

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.)
-Common primary bone malignancy in pediatric and young adult patients

Accepted Answer

A) Chondrosarcoma 
B) Joint effusion 
C) Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D) Reiter's syndrome 
E) Lisfranc joint injury
F)Ewing's sarcoma
G)Gout
H)Paget's disease
I)Bone cyst
J)Exostosis 
A) Chondrosarcoma 
B) Joint effusion 
C) Osgood-Schlatter disease 
D) Reiter's syndrome 
E) Lisfranc joint injury
F)Ewing's sarcoma
G)Gout
H)Paget's disease
I)Bone cyst
J)Exostosis

Question 10

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible transverse fracture of the patella.Which of the following routines would safely provide the best images of the patella?

Accepted Answer

A) AP and horizontal beam lateral, no flexion of knee 
B) AP and 5° to 10° flexion lateral 
C) AP and Merchant method (tangential projection) 
D) PA and 45° PA oblique with medial rotation 
A) AP and horizontal beam lateral, no flexion of knee 
B) AP and 5° to 10° flexion lateral 
C) AP and Merchant method (tangential projection) 
D) PA and 45° PA oblique with medial rotation

Question 11

The foot must be force dorsiflexed so that the long axis of the foot is perpendicular to the image receptor for AP and mortise projections of the ankle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For the AP weight-bearing feet projection, the CR should be:

Accepted Answer

A) perpendicular to the image receptor. 
B) angled 15° posteriorly. 
C) directed horizontal. 
D) angled 5° posteriorly. 
A) perpendicular to the image receptor. 
B) angled 15° posteriorly. 
C) directed horizontal. 
D) angled 5° posteriorly.

Question 13

The calcaneus articulates with the talus and the:

Accepted Answer

A) cuboid. 
B) navicular. 
C) medial cuneiform. 
D) lateral cuneiform. 
A) cuboid. 
B) navicular. 
C) medial cuneiform. 
D) lateral cuneiform.

Question 14

Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Plantodorsal (axial) and lateral calcaneus 
B) AP, lateral, and oblique ankle 
C) AP bilateral weight-bearing knees 
D) AP and lateral knee 
A) Plantodorsal (axial) and lateral calcaneus 
B) AP, lateral, and oblique ankle 
C) AP bilateral weight-bearing knees 
D) AP and lateral knee

Question 15

What CR angle should be used for a mediolateral projection of the knee on a short, wide-pelvis patient?

Accepted Answer

A) No CR angle is required. 
B) 5° cephalad 
C) 7° to 10° cephalad 
D) 5° to 10° caudad 
A) No CR angle is required. 
B) 5° cephalad 
C) 7° to 10° cephalad 
D) 5° to 10° caudad

Question 16

A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal arch of the foot.Which of the following projections would provide the best information about the arch?

Accepted Answer

A) Routine foot series 
B) Plantodorsal (axial) projection 
C) AP and lateral weight-bearing projections of foot 
D) Sesamoid bone series projection 
A) Routine foot series 
B) Plantodorsal (axial) projection 
C) AP and lateral weight-bearing projections of foot 
D) Sesamoid bone series projection

Question 17

The profile appearance of the adductor tubercle and excessive superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a mediolateral knee projection indicate:

Accepted Answer

A) overrotation of the knee toward the IR. 
B) underrotation of the knee toward the IR. 
C) a true lateral knee. 
D) the CR should be angled 5° to 7° cephalad. 
A) overrotation of the knee toward the IR. 
B) underrotation of the knee toward the IR. 
C) a true lateral knee. 
D) the CR should be angled 5° to 7° cephalad.

Question 18

The best method of evaluating injuries to the menisci and ligaments of the knee joint involves:

Accepted Answer

A) stress views of the knee. 
B) anteroposterior (AP), AP oblique, and lateral projections of the knee. 
C) intercondylar fossa projections. 
D) a magnetic resonance imaging procedure. 
A) stress views of the knee. 
B) anteroposterior (AP), AP oblique, and lateral projections of the knee. 
C) intercondylar fossa projections. 
D) a magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Question 19

Which metatarsal bone of the foot has a prominent tuberosity most frequently fractured?

Accepted Answer

A) First 
B) Third 
C) Fourth 
D) Fifth 
A) First 
B) Third 
C) Fourth 
D) Fifth

Question 20

What type of CR angle is required for the PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method)?

Accepted Answer

A) 10° caudad 
B) 5° to 7° cephalad 
C) 20° to 25° caudad 
D) None.CR is perpendicular to IR. 
A) 10° caudad 
B) 5° to 7° cephalad 
C) 20° to 25° caudad 
D) None.CR is perpendicular to IR.

What is the recommended SID for the superoinferior sitting tangential (Hobbs modification) method?

A radiograph of an AP ankle projection reveals that the lateral joint space is not open (lateral malleolus is partially superimposed by the talus).The superior and medial joint spaces are open.What should the technologist do to correct this problem and improve the image?

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.) -Malignant tumor of the cartilage usually occurring in men older than age 45 in the pelvis and long bones

Which of these labeled structures or bones identifies the metatarsophalangeal joint?

A mediolateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by which of the following?

How much CR angulation to the long axis of the foot is required for the plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus?

The radiographic hallmark of Reiter's syndrome seen in young men is:

The ankle joint is a joint with a type of movement.

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.) -Common primary bone malignancy in pediatric and young adult patients

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible transverse fracture of the patella.Which of the following routines would safely provide the best images of the patella?

The foot must be force dorsiflexed so that the long axis of the foot is perpendicular to the image receptor for AP and mortise projections of the ankle.

For the AP weight-bearing feet projection, the CR should be:

The calcaneus articulates with the talus and the:

Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

What CR angle should be used for a mediolateral projection of the knee on a short, wide-pelvis patient?

A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal arch of the foot.Which of the following projections would provide the best information about the arch?

The profile appearance of the adductor tubercle and excessive superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a mediolateral knee projection indicate:

The best method of evaluating injuries to the menisci and ligaments of the knee joint involves:

Which metatarsal bone of the foot has a prominent tuberosity most frequently fractured?

What type of CR angle is required for the PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method)?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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 6: Lower Limb

What is the recommended SID for the superoinferior sitting tangential (Hobbs modification) method?

A radiograph of an AP ankle projection reveals that the lateral joint space is not open (lateral malleolus is partially superimposed by the talus).The superior and medial joint spaces are open.What should the technologist do to correct this problem and improve the image?

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.) -Malignant tumor of the cartilage usually occurring in men older than age 45 in the pelvis and long bones

Which of these labeled structures or bones identifies the metatarsophalangeal joint?

A mediolateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by which of the following?

How much CR angulation to the long axis of the foot is required for the plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus?

The radiographic hallmark of Reiter's syndrome seen in young men is:

The ankle joint is a ____ joint with a ____ type of movement.

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description.(Use each choice only once.) -Common primary bone malignancy in pediatric and young adult patients

A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible transverse fracture of the patella.Which of the following routines would safely provide the best images of the patella?

The foot must be force dorsiflexed so that the long axis of the foot is perpendicular to the image receptor for AP and mortise projections of the ankle.

For the AP weight-bearing feet projection, the CR should be:

The calcaneus articulates with the talus and the:

Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

What CR angle should be used for a mediolateral projection of the knee on a short, wide-pelvis patient?

A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal arch of the foot.Which of the following projections would provide the best information about the arch?

The profile appearance of the adductor tubercle and excessive superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a mediolateral knee projection indicate:

The best method of evaluating injuries to the menisci and ligaments of the knee joint involves:

Which metatarsal bone of the foot has a prominent tuberosity most frequently fractured?

What type of CR angle is required for the PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method)?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi 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

The ankle joint is a joint with a type of movement.