RAD 140 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following projections would best demonstrate the pisiform free of
superimposition? - Answers - AP oblique
Which of the following correctly describes positioning for a lateral projection of the 4th
digit? - Answers - rest the hand on the ulnar surface
when performing an oblique hand projection, how many degrees should the hand be
rotated? - Answers - 45 degrees
A pt with a history of trauma to the PIP joint of the 5th finger comes to your facility with a
request for hand radiographs. Which of the following would be the correct images for
this pt? - Answers - PA, oblique with hand and fingers resting on sponge, lateral with
fingers fanned
Which of the following projections of the hand would be most beneficial in evaluating
early changes associated with rheumatoid arthritis? - Answers - AP oblique
Which of the following would be seen on an appropriately positioned PA projection of
the hand? - Answers - equal concavity of the metacarpal bodies
Which of the following describes the correct arm position for a lateral projection of the
humerus? - Answers - Internally rotated until the epicondyles are perp to the IR
T/F: The capitulum is lateral to the trochlea - Answers - true
Which projection of the elbow will demonstrate the humeral epicondyles in profile? -
Answers - AP
Correct positioning for the lateral elbow projection requires that the pt is adjusted so
that: - Answers - the humeral epicondyles are perp to the IR
An elbow radiograph demonstrates the olecranon process superimposing the humeral
condyle, elongation of the medial humeral epicondyle, and the coronoid process free of
superimpositon. Which projection is described? - Answers - Medial (internal) oblique
Which bones articulate with the cuboid? - Answers - 4th and 5th metatarsals,
calcaneous
What is the rationale for angulation of the central ray when performing an AP foot
radiograph? - Answers - reduces foreshortening of the metatarsals
Which of the following projections would best demonstrate the pisiform free of
superimposition? - Answers - AP oblique
Which of the following correctly describes positioning for a lateral projection of the 4th
digit? - Answers - rest the hand on the ulnar surface
when performing an oblique hand projection, how many degrees should the hand be
rotated? - Answers - 45 degrees
A pt with a history of trauma to the PIP joint of the 5th finger comes to your facility with a
request for hand radiographs. Which of the following would be the correct images for
this pt? - Answers - PA, oblique with hand and fingers resting on sponge, lateral with
fingers fanned
Which of the following projections of the hand would be most beneficial in evaluating
early changes associated with rheumatoid arthritis? - Answers - AP oblique
Which of the following would be seen on an appropriately positioned PA projection of
the hand? - Answers - equal concavity of the metacarpal bodies
Which of the following describes the correct arm position for a lateral projection of the
humerus? - Answers - Internally rotated until the epicondyles are perp to the IR
T/F: The capitulum is lateral to the trochlea - Answers - true
Which projection of the elbow will demonstrate the humeral epicondyles in profile? -
Answers - AP
Correct positioning for the lateral elbow projection requires that the pt is adjusted so
that: - Answers - the humeral epicondyles are perp to the IR
An elbow radiograph demonstrates the olecranon process superimposing the humeral
condyle, elongation of the medial humeral epicondyle, and the coronoid process free of
superimpositon. Which projection is described? - Answers - Medial (internal) oblique
Which bones articulate with the cuboid? - Answers - 4th and 5th metatarsals,
calcaneous
What is the rationale for angulation of the central ray when performing an AP foot
radiograph? - Answers - reduces foreshortening of the metatarsals
