Radiography podiatry Practice Exam
Questions and Answers
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,Question 1
Which projection shows the lateral cuneiform, cuboid and navicular bones
Correct Answer
AP oblique medial rotation
Question 2
AP oblique projection of the ankle is rotated 45 degree to what direction
Correct Answer
Medially
Question 3
On a lateral projection the knee is flexed at what angle
Correct Answer
30-45degrees
Question 4
What are the 3 routine projections for the foot
Correct Answer
AP, Medial AP oblique, Lateral
Question 5
On any projection of the toes would you see the head of the metatarsal bone or
the base of the metatarsal bones
Correct Answer
Head
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,Question 6
Routine projection of the toes' include whay
Correct Answer
AP, AP oblique, lateral projections
Question 7
To prevent overexposed toes and distal metatarsal where is the thicker portion of
the wedge filter place.
Correct Answer
Toes
Question 8
On a AP and AP projection of the foot is the leg flexed or extended
Correct Answer
Flexed
Question 9
On a axial plantodorsal projection of the calcaneus is the leg flexed or extended
Correct Answer
Extended
Question 10
When imagine the calcaneus what projection or projections are used
Correct Answer
Axial plantodorsal and lateral projection
Question 11
AP oblique mortise projection the entire leg is rotated what way
Correct Answer
15 to 20 degree Medially
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, Question 12
A dorsoplantar projection may be used with a patient standing. The central Ray
enters and exits where?
Correct Answer
Angling at 45 degrees the central Ray goes through the,dorsal side of the ankle
joint and exiting through the base of the fifth metatarsal joint
Question 13
What are the only two projection In a podiatric projection that is not weight
bearing
Correct Answer
Medial and lateral oblique projections of the feet and toes
Question 14
On an AP projection the Sagital plane is positioned how to the IR
Correct Answer
Perpindicular
Question 15
What kind of filter would be used on both AP axial and AP oblique to produce
more density.
Correct Answer
Wedge filter
Question 16
What is the angle of the central ray for AP projection of the foot
Correct Answer
10 degrees
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