RTE 1513 Final Review Questions With Complete Solutions
A lateral knee radiograph that is over rotated toward the IR can
be recognized by which of the following? Correct Answers The
fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a
true lateral
A non-visible posterior fat pad on a well exposed, correctly
positioned lateral elbow generally suggest? Correct Answers
Negative study
A patient enters the ER having sustained trauma to the pelvis.
Whats the first projection you would perform? Correct Answers
AP Pelvis
A radiograph of an AP medial oblique projection of the foot, if
positioned correctly, should demonstrate: Correct Answers
Third through fifth metatarsals free of superimposition
A radiograph of an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of a
hip demonstrates soft tissue density that is visible across the
affected hip and acetablulum. What would you do to correct this
error? Correct Answers Raise the unaffected leg out of the way
to get rid of unneeded soft tissue
An AP Mortise projection reveals that the lateral malleolus is
slightly superimposed over the talus and the lateral joint space is
not open. What is most likely causing this? Correct Answers
The foot is not rotated enough
, An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in _____ directions
Correct Answers 4
Are you ready to die from this final? Correct Answers
ABSOLUTELY
For AP weight-bearing feet projections, the CR should be
where? Correct Answers Angled 15 degrees posteriorly
From a pronated position, what is required for a PA oblique of
the 4th digit of the hand? Correct Answers Rotated 45 degrees
laterally
How are the humeral epicondyles aligned for a lateral projection
of the elbow? Correct Answers Perpindicular
How many carpal bones are there? Correct Answers 8
How many tarsal bones are in the foot? Correct Answers 7
How much do you angle the tube for the scapula Y projection?
Correct Answers none
How much rotation is needed to produce an AP Mortise
projection of the ankle? Correct Answers 15-20
If a patient comes into the ER with a prosthetic hip, on an AP
projection the distal end is cut off but you have it all on the
lateral projection. What should you do to correct this error?
Correct Answers Repeat only the AP projection
A lateral knee radiograph that is over rotated toward the IR can
be recognized by which of the following? Correct Answers The
fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a
true lateral
A non-visible posterior fat pad on a well exposed, correctly
positioned lateral elbow generally suggest? Correct Answers
Negative study
A patient enters the ER having sustained trauma to the pelvis.
Whats the first projection you would perform? Correct Answers
AP Pelvis
A radiograph of an AP medial oblique projection of the foot, if
positioned correctly, should demonstrate: Correct Answers
Third through fifth metatarsals free of superimposition
A radiograph of an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection of a
hip demonstrates soft tissue density that is visible across the
affected hip and acetablulum. What would you do to correct this
error? Correct Answers Raise the unaffected leg out of the way
to get rid of unneeded soft tissue
An AP Mortise projection reveals that the lateral malleolus is
slightly superimposed over the talus and the lateral joint space is
not open. What is most likely causing this? Correct Answers
The foot is not rotated enough
, An ellipsoidal joint allows movement in _____ directions
Correct Answers 4
Are you ready to die from this final? Correct Answers
ABSOLUTELY
For AP weight-bearing feet projections, the CR should be
where? Correct Answers Angled 15 degrees posteriorly
From a pronated position, what is required for a PA oblique of
the 4th digit of the hand? Correct Answers Rotated 45 degrees
laterally
How are the humeral epicondyles aligned for a lateral projection
of the elbow? Correct Answers Perpindicular
How many carpal bones are there? Correct Answers 8
How many tarsal bones are in the foot? Correct Answers 7
How much do you angle the tube for the scapula Y projection?
Correct Answers none
How much rotation is needed to produce an AP Mortise
projection of the ankle? Correct Answers 15-20
If a patient comes into the ER with a prosthetic hip, on an AP
projection the distal end is cut off but you have it all on the
lateral projection. What should you do to correct this error?
Correct Answers Repeat only the AP projection
