Exam 7: Femur and Pelvic Girdle

The use of the 80 to 90 kV (analog) technique (as opposed to 70 kV) with a corresponding mAs change for an AP pelvis projection will result in:

Select the correct gender to correspond with the following pelvic characteristics.Round and large pelvic inlet:

Which of the labeled structures is the obturator foramen?

Match the correct disease or condition with the corresponding pathologic description. (Use each choice only once.) -A degenerative joint disease

The proper name of the method used for the unilateral frog-leg projection is the _____ method.

A radiograph of an AP axial (Taylor) "outlet" projection reveals that the obturator foramina are not symmetric.What type of positioning error is present on this radiograph?

If a patient has excessive external rotation of one foot, a fractured hip may be indicated.

Which of the following lateral hip projections cannot be performed on a trauma patient with a possible hip fracture?

A radiograph of an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection reveals that there is an excessive amount of grid lines present.A 6:1 linear grid was used.Which of the following points will correct this problem on the repeat exposure?

Select the correct gender to correspond with the following pelvic characteristics.An 80° to 85° angle of pubic arch:

Which of the following structures is considered to be most inferior or distal?

The posterior oblique (Judet method) for the acetabulum requires a 10° to 15° rotation of the body.

The two bony landmarks that are palpated using the hip localization method are the:

A study of a prosthetic hip demonstrates that the end of the prosthesis is cut off on the AP projection, but the entire device is demonstrated on the lateral projection.What should the technologist do next?

Which bone of the pelvis forms the anterior inferior aspect?

During a repeat study of the AP axial (Taylor) outlet projection, both obturator foramina are symmetric but foreshortened.Which of the following positioning modifications must be performed to correct this error?

A radiograph of an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of the hip reveals a soft tissue artifact seen across the affected hip.This artifact prevents a clear view of the femoral head and neck.What must the technologist do to eliminate this artifact or its effect during the repeat exposure?

A patient enters the ER with a possible pelvic ring fracture due to an MVA.The initial pelvis projections do not reveal any fracture or dislocation, but the ER physician is concerned about a possible right acetabular fracture.Which of the following projections will best demonstrate the right acetabulum?

Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate a lateral oblique view of the femoral head and neck for the patient with limited movement in both lower limbs?

Which of the following imaging modalities will best detect early signs of bone infection of the pelvis?