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| How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for a lateral projection of the humerus? |
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| Which end of the clavicle articulates with part of the scapula? |
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| When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury, which of the following methods can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder? |
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| How is the arm positioned for an AP scapula? |
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| abducted 90 degrees, forearm flexed |
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| Where should the center of the IR be positioned for a transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) projection of the shoulder? |
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| The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a patient in the supine position is: |
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| Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for an AP projection of the humerus? |
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| If the patient places the palm of the hand against the thigh, the humerus will be in: |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position? |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position? |
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| Where is the scapular notch located? |
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| PA oblique projection of the shoulder (scapular Y) is performed to evaluate: |
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Males have more sharply curved clavicles than females.
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| inferosuperior axial (Lawrence) |
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| A plane passing through the body parallel with the midsagittal plane is termed: |
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| The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a: |
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| synovial joint, ball and socket type |
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| For a transthoracic lateral projection, the proximal humerus should be projected: |
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| between the vertebral column and sternum |
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| The clavicle is classified as a(n): |
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Which of the following bones makes up the shoulder girdle? 1.) humerus
2.) scapula
3.) clavicle |
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| The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be: |
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| If the patient places the back of the hand against the hip, the humerus will be in: |
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| Which portion of the scapula articulates with the humeral head? |
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| Rotating the arm medially for a lateral projection of the humerus will place the epicondyles: |
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| perpendicular with the plane of the IR |
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| How many pounds of weight should be affixed to each wrist for the AP projection of the AC joint? |
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| For the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder, the body is rotated so that the midcoronal plane is how many degrees from the IR? |
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| The AP projection of the AC joints places the joints at an increased OID. Which of the following is the recommended SID to compensate for this distance? |
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| If the patient can be positioned properly, the central-ray angle for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder is: |
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| For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be directed: |
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| For a PA projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the: |
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| For delineation of the acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula in the lateral projection, the arm is positioned as follows: |
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| flex the elbow and place the hand on the posterior thorax |
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| Two exposures are commonly made of the AC joints—one without weights and one with weights. How are the weights applied? |
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| How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint? |
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| 35 to 45 degrees toward the affected side |
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| What is the central-ray angulation for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint? |
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| The respiration phase for an AP projection of the scapula to blurr out the lungs and ribs is: |
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| The area of the proximal humerus located directly below the tubercles, which is the site of many fractures, is called the: |
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| All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are: |
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| The central-ray angulation for a lateral scapula is: |
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| The clavicle is classified as a(n |
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Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when performing an AP projection of the shoulder?
1.) external rotation
2.) neutral rotation
3.) internal rotation |
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| What is the central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection (scapular Y) of the shoulder joint? |
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Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on an AP projection of the humerus?
1.) elbow joint
2.) glenoid cavity
3.) shoulder joint |
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| The small, synovial fluid–filled sacs, which relieve pressure and reduce friction in joint tissues, are called: |
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| Patients often arrive in the radiology department with trauma to the shoulder. Which of the following positions is the most common for x-ray examination of the shoulder on these patients? |
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| How should the central ray be angled for the AP projection (Pearson method) of the AC joints? |
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| How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be placed for an AP humerus? |
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| If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the shoulder, the exposure should be made using: |
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| The PA oblique projection of the shoulder joint (scapular Y) is performed in which of the following positions? |
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| Which end of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium? |
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All radiographs must be identified with which of the following?
1) radiographer’s name
2) patient’s name or ID number
3) right or left marker |
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| If a breathing technique cannot be used for the transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus, the exposure should be made using: |
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Which of the following bones connects the upper limb to the trunk?
1.) clavicle
2.) scapula
3.) humerus |
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| The scapula is classified as a(n): |
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When performing shoulder x-rays; you should use a 10 x 12 CW IR for the neutral, internal and external views.
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| How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm? |
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| Where is the central ray directed for a lateral projection of the humerus? |
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| For an AP projection of the clavicle, the IR should be centered to the level of the: |
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| Which position of the hand will place the humerus in internal rotation? |
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| back of the hand against the thigh |
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| Where is the central ray directed for an AP projection of the humerus? |
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| Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the "Y" on the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection? |
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| Which of the following breathing techniques should be used for a lateral projection of the humerus? |
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| For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should enter: |
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| 1 inch inferior to the coracoid process |
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| For a transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus, lung detail may be blurred to better visualize the humerus. Which of the following techniques "minimally" can be used to blur the lung structures? |
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| How many degrees and in which direction should the CR be directed if it cannot be directed perpendicular to the IR because the patient is unable to elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic (Lawrence method)? |
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| 10 to 15 degrees cephalad |
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| Which of the following positions is most common to perform a lateral projection of the humerus on a patient who has a suspected fracture? |
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Which of the following projections can be used to demonstrate the clavicle?
1.) AP or PA
2.) AP axial
3.) PA axial |
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| Which of the following projections clearly demonstrates the glenoid cavity? |
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| For a lateral projection of the hand, the central ray is directed to the: |
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| The most common position used for performing an AP humerus radiograph is: |
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| For the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position? |
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| Which of the following is the most common position to place the patient in for a transthoracic lateral projection of the proximal humerus? |
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