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| For a lateral projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the: |
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| Which of the following devices is necessary to demonstrate the IP joints with a PA oblique projection of the hand |
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| For the lateral projection of the forearm, the elbow should be flexed |
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| The hand consists of how many bones? |
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| The IR must be elevated how many degrees for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method)? |
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| The first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist is called the |
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| Which items would be needed for radiographic examinations of the upper limb? |
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lead apron
sandbags
foam wedges |
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| For a lateral projection of the second through fifth digits, the central ray is |
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| Soft tissue radiographs of the elbow in the lateral position are often ordered to demonstrate: |
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| The PA oblique projection of the wrist in lateral rotation requires a wrist angulation of: |
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Which of the following objects would be needed to perform a PA oblique projection of a finger?
1.) 2-inch block 2.) lead shield 3.) 45-degree foam wedge |
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| lead shield and 45-degree foam wedge |
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| Which of the following is the primary projection used to demonstrate anterior or posterior displacement of fractures of the hand or wrist? |
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| Which of the following projections of the elbow will demonstrate the radial head and neck free of superimposition? |
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| AP oblique projection, lateral rotation |
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| How many phalanges are there in the hand? |
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| The central-ray angulation for the PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) is: |
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| At the lateral (thumb) side of the hand, the digit is called the: |
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| 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 |
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| The PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation clearly demonstrates the: |
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| For a PA oblique projection of the first digit (thumb) the hand is placed in the: |
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| For a PA projection of the second digit, the central ray is directed to the: |
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| proximal interphalangeal joint |
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| 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: |
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| For the lateral projection of the elbow, the elbow joint should be flexed |
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| The "Coyle" method is a projection devised for obtaining images of the radial head and coronoid process on patients who cannot fully extend the elbow for medial and lateral oblique projections of the elbow |
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| Which of the following is demonstrated free of superimposition on an AP oblique projection of the elbow in lateral rotation? |
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| [image]what bone is this? |
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| The only saddle joint in the human body is the: |
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| first digit, carpometacarpal joint |
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| For the AP projection of the forearm, the hand is: |
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| ALARA means As Low As Reasonably Achievable? |
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| Which of the following central-ray angles is used for the lateral projection of the wrist? |
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| A fracture of the distal radius with posterior displacement is known as a ____ fracture |
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| How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in lateral rotation? |
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| Flexing the fingers for a PA projection of the wrist causes which of the following |
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| placement of the carpal bones closer to the IR |
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Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP projection of the forearm?
1.) wrist
2.) elbow
3.) proximal humerus |
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| The most common oblique projection of the third through fifth digits is: |
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| The patient position most commonly used to perform a radiograph of a finger (digit) is: |
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| Sitting at the end of the table |
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| The central ray for a PA projection of the wrist is directed to the: |
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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 |
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| 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? |
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| What is the central-ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is partially flexed? |
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| The PA axial projection of the wrist (Stecher method) clearly demonstrates the: |
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| The central-ray angle for a PA oblique projection of the wrist is: |
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| For exact positioning of the PA oblique wrist, and to ensure duplication in follow-up examinations, which of the following is required? |
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| The central-ray angulation for the PA projection of the hand is: |
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| A fracture of the metacarpal neck is known as a ____ fracture. |
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| For the AP projection of the elbow, the humeral epicondyles are: |
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The forearm consists of which of the following bones?
1.) ulna
2.) radius
3.) humerus |
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| For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is angled: |
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| How many degrees is the hand rotated for a PA oblique projection of the digit? |
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| For the AP projection of the elbow, the hand is: |
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| How many degrees should the elbow be angled for an AP oblique projection in medial rotation? |
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| For a PA projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the: |
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Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the scaphoid?
1.) PA in ulnar flexion
2.) PA oblique in lateral rotation
3.) PA axial (Stecher method) |
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| How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm? |
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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" |
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| How many phalanges are there in the thumb? |
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| For the PA projection of the wrist in ulnar deviation, the central ray is directed to the: |
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| For a lateral projection of the wrist, the elbow must be flexed: |
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| Which of the following is the largest carpal bone? |
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The SID for upper extremities is 72"
True or False |
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Which of the following should be in contact with the tabletop for a PA projection of the wrist?
1.) arm
2.) axilla
3.) forearm |
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Which fat pads are seen on a normal lateral elbow radiograph?
1.) anterior
2.) posterior
3.) supinator |
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