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29 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following barium-filled anatomic structures is best demonstrated in the left anterior oblique (LAO)?
A. HEPATIC FLEXURE B. SPLENIC FLEXURE C. SIGMOID COLON D. ILIOCECAL VALVE |
B. SPLENIC FLEXURE
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If your patient is unable to stay erect for a paranasal sinus examination, which of the following alternatives should be chosen?
A. RECUMBENT AP B. LATERAL RECUMBENT C. LATERAL CROSS-TABLE RECUMBENT D. RECUMBENT WATERS |
C. LATERAL CROSS-TABLE RECUMBENT
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The greater tubercle should be visualized in profile in which of the following?
A. AP SHOULDER, EXTERNAL ROTATION B. AP SHOULDER, INTERNAL ROTATIONS C. AP ELBOW D. LATERAL ELBOW |
A. AP SHOULDER, EXTERNAL ROATATION
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Which of the following positions may be used to effectively demonstrate the right posterior axillary ribs?
A. LAO B. RAO C. RPO D. LPO |
C. RPO
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Which of the following is (are) demonstrate in the lateral projection of the cervical spine?
1. Intervertebral joints 2. Apophyseal joints 3. Intervertebral foramina A. 1 ONLY B. 1 & 2 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
B. 1 & 2
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An accurately positioned oblique projection of the first through fourth lumbar vertebrae will demonstrate the classic "scotty dog". What bony structure does the scotty dog's neck represent?
A. SUPERIOR ARTICULAR PROCESS B. PEDICLE C. TRANSVERSE PROCESS D. PARS INTERARTICULARIS |
D. PARS INTERARTICULARIS
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The AP projection of the sacrum requires the central ray to be directed
A. PERPENDICULAR TO THE MIDLINE MIDWAY BETWEEN THE ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ILIAC SPINE (ASIS) AND THE PUBIS B. TO THE MIDLINE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES SUPERIOR TO THE PUBIS C. 15 DEGREES CEPHALAD TO A POINT APPROX 2 INCHES SUPERIOR TO THE PUBIS D. 15 DEGREES CAUDAD TO A POINT APPROX 2 INCHES SUPERIOR TO THE PUBIS |
C. 15 DEGREES CEPHALAD TO A POINT APPROX 2" SUPERIOR TO THE PUBIS
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Which of the following is the preferred scheduling sequence?
A. Lower GI, abdomen ultrasound, upper GI B. Abdomen ultrasound, lower GI, upper GI C. Abdomen ultrasound, upper GI, lower GI D. Upper GI, lower GI, abdomen ultrasound |
B. Abdomen ultrasound, lower GI, upper GI
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The RAO position is used to project the sternum to the left of the thoracic vertebrae in order to take of advantage of
A. PULMONARY MARKINGS B. HEART SHADOW C. POSTERIOR RIBS D. COSTAL CARTILAGES |
B. HEART SHADOW
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Which of the following is (are) accurate positioning or evaluation criteria for an anteroposterior projection of the normal knee?
1. Femorotibial interspaces equal bilaterally 2. Patella superimposed on distal tibia 3. CR enters 1/2 in distal to base of patella A. 1 ONLY B. 1 & 2 C. 1 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
A. 1 ONLY
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In the 15 degree medial oblique projections of the ankle, the
1. tibiofibular joint 2. talotibial joint is visualized 3. plantar surface should be vertical A. 1 ONLY B. 1 & 2 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
C. 2 & 3
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An axial projection of the clavile is often helpful in demonstrating a fracture that is not visualized using a perpendicular central ray. When examining the clavicle in the AP position, how is the central ray directed for the axial projection?
A. Cephalad B. Caudad C. Medially D. Laterally |
A. Cephalad
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Which of the following structures will usually contain air, in the PA position on a sthenic patient, during a double contrast UGI exam?
A. Duodenal bulb B. Descending duodenum C. Pyloric vestibule D. Gastric fundus |
D. Gatric fundus
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Which of the following may be used as landmarks for an AP projection of the hip?
1. Two inch medial to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) 2. Prominence of the greater trochanter 3. Midway between the iliac crest and pubic symphysis A. 1 ONLY B. 1 AND 2 C. 1 AND 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
B. 1 AND 2
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Which of the following is (are) demonstrate in the AP projection of the thoracic spine?
1. Intervertebral spaces 2. Apophyseal joints 3. Intervertebral foramina A. 1 ONLY B. 2 ONLY C. 1 AND 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
A. 1 ONLY
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What is the best projection/projection to demonstrate the longitudinal arch of the foot?
A. MEDIOLATERAL B. LATEROMEDIAL C. MEDIOLATERAL WEIGHT-BEARING LATERAL D. LATEROMEDIAL WEIGHT-BEARING LATERAL |
D. LATEROMEDIAL WEIGHT BEARING LATERAL
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Which of the following shoulder projections can be used to evaluate the lesser tubercle in profile?
A. External rotation position B. Internal rotation position C. Neutral rotation position D. Inferosuperior axial |
B. Internal rotation position
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Which of the following is (are) valid criteria for a lateral projection of the forearm?
1. The radius and ulna should be superimposed proximally and distally 2. The coronoid process and radial head should be superimposed 3. The radial tuberosity should face anteriorly A. 1 ONLY B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 |
C. 2 and 3
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Which of the following projections or positions will best demonstrate subacromial or subcoracoid dislocation?
A. Tangential B. AP Axial C. Transthoracic D. PA oblique scapular Y |
D. PA oblique scapular Y
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In which projection of the foot are the sinus tarsi, cuboid, and tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal best demonstrated?
A. Lateral oblique foot B. Medial oblique foot C. Lateral foot D. Weight-bearing foot |
B. Medial oblique foot
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Which of the following will seperate the radial head, neck and tuberosity from superimpostion on the ulna?
A. AP B. Lateral C. Medial oblique D. Lateral oblique |
D. Lateral oblique
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The following procedure can be employed to better demonstrate the carpal scaphoid:
1. elevate hand and wrist 20 degrees 2. place wrist n ulnar deviation 3. angle CR 20 degrees distally toward fingers A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3 |
B. 1 and 2
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Which of the following is recommended to better demonstrate the tarsometatarsal joints in the dorsoplantar projection of the foot?
A. Invert the foot B. Evert the foot C. Angle the central ray 10 posteriorly D. Angle the central ray 10 degree anteriorly |
C. Angle the central ray 10 degree posteriorly
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Whic of the following will best demonstrate acromioclavicular separation?
A. AP recumbent, affected shoulder B. AP recumbent, both shoulders C. AP erect, affected shoulder D. AP erect, both shoulders |
D. AP erect both shoulders
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Whic of the following is (are) associated with a Colles' fracture?
1. Transverse fracture of the radial head 2. Chip fracture of the ulnar styloid 3. Posterior or backward displacement A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3 |
C. 2 and 3
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In the AP projection of the ankle, the
1. plantar surface of the foot is vertical 2. fibula projects more distally than the tibia 3. calcaneus is well visulaized A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, and 3 |
B. 1 and 2
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Which of the following statements is (are) correct regarsding the parietoacanthial projections (Waters' method) of the skull?
1. The head is rested on the extended chin 2. The orbitomeatal line (OML) is perpendicular to the IR 3. The maxillary antra should be projected above the petrosa A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 |
C. 1 and 3 only
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All of the following statements regarding an exact PA projection of the skull, with the central ray perpendicular to the IR, are true except
A. the orbitomeatal line is perpendicular to the IR B. the petrous pyramids fill the orbits C. The midsagitall plane (MSP) is parallel to the IR D. The central ray exits at the nasion. |
C. The midsagitall plane is parallel to the IR
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To better demonstrate the mandibular rami in the PA position, the
A. skull is obliqued toward the affected side B. skull is obliqued away from the affected side C. Central ray is angled cephalad D. central ray is angled caudad |
C. central ray is angled cephalad.
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