The PA chest radiograph seen in Figure 2-11 demonstrates
1. rotation.
2. scapulae removed from lung fields.
3. excessively high contrast.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(Cornuelle & Gronefeld, p 46)
, 1) Rotation
2) Scapulae Removed From Lung Fields.
(1 and 2 only)
(Rotation of the chest is demonstrated by unequal distance between the
sternum and medial extremities of the clavicles.)
Which of the following is recommended in order to better demonstrate the tarso-
metatarsal joints in the dorsoplantar projection of the foot?
(A) Invert the foot
(B) Evert the foot
(C) Angle the central ray 10º posteriorly
(D) Angle the central ray 10º anteriorly
(C) Angle the central ray 10º posteriorly
Posterior displacement of a tibial fracture would be best demonstrated in the
(A) AP projection.
(B) lateral projection.
(C) medial oblique projection.
(D) lateral oblique projection.
(B) lateral projection.
,The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights.
In a Slight Oblique Position, Affected Side Adjacent To The Image Recorder.
All of the following statements regarding an exact PA projection of the skull, with the
central ray perpendicular to the film, are true except
(A) The orbitomeatal line is perpendicular to the film.
(B) The petrous pyramids fill the orbits.
(C) The midsagittal plane (MSP) is parallel to the film.
(D) The central ray exits at the nasion.
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 242)
(C) The midsagittal plane (MSP) is parallel to the film.
Which of the following is (are) accurate criticism(s) of the open-mouth projection of C1-2
seen in Figure 2-22?
1. The MSP is not centered and perpendicular to the midline of the table.
2. The neck should be flexed more.
3. The neck should be extended more.
(A) 1 only
, (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only
[xray shows the odontoid process superimposed on the base of the skull]
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 388-389)
1) The MSP is not centered and Perpendicular To The Middline of the Table.
2) The Neck Should Be Flexed More.
(1 and 2 only)
The uppermost portion of the iliac crest is at approximately the same level as the
(A) costal margin.
(B) umbilicus.
(C) xiphoid tip.
(D) fourth lumbar vertebra.
Give this one a try later!
(D) fourth lumbar vertebra.
The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates
1. an oblique projection of the shoulder.
2. anterior or posterior dislocation.
3. a lateral projection of the shoulder.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
1. rotation.
2. scapulae removed from lung fields.
3. excessively high contrast.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2, and 3
(Cornuelle & Gronefeld, p 46)
, 1) Rotation
2) Scapulae Removed From Lung Fields.
(1 and 2 only)
(Rotation of the chest is demonstrated by unequal distance between the
sternum and medial extremities of the clavicles.)
Which of the following is recommended in order to better demonstrate the tarso-
metatarsal joints in the dorsoplantar projection of the foot?
(A) Invert the foot
(B) Evert the foot
(C) Angle the central ray 10º posteriorly
(D) Angle the central ray 10º anteriorly
(C) Angle the central ray 10º posteriorly
Posterior displacement of a tibial fracture would be best demonstrated in the
(A) AP projection.
(B) lateral projection.
(C) medial oblique projection.
(D) lateral oblique projection.
(B) lateral projection.
,The sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
(A) in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to the image recorder.
(B) in a slight oblique position, affected side away from the image recorder.
(C) erect and weight-bearing.
(D) erect, with and without weights.
In a Slight Oblique Position, Affected Side Adjacent To The Image Recorder.
All of the following statements regarding an exact PA projection of the skull, with the
central ray perpendicular to the film, are true except
(A) The orbitomeatal line is perpendicular to the film.
(B) The petrous pyramids fill the orbits.
(C) The midsagittal plane (MSP) is parallel to the film.
(D) The central ray exits at the nasion.
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 242)
(C) The midsagittal plane (MSP) is parallel to the film.
Which of the following is (are) accurate criticism(s) of the open-mouth projection of C1-2
seen in Figure 2-22?
1. The MSP is not centered and perpendicular to the midline of the table.
2. The neck should be flexed more.
3. The neck should be extended more.
(A) 1 only
, (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1 and 3 only
[xray shows the odontoid process superimposed on the base of the skull]
(Ballinger & Frank, vol 1, pp 388-389)
1) The MSP is not centered and Perpendicular To The Middline of the Table.
2) The Neck Should Be Flexed More.
(1 and 2 only)
The uppermost portion of the iliac crest is at approximately the same level as the
(A) costal margin.
(B) umbilicus.
(C) xiphoid tip.
(D) fourth lumbar vertebra.
Give this one a try later!
(D) fourth lumbar vertebra.
The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates
1. an oblique projection of the shoulder.
2. anterior or posterior dislocation.
3. a lateral projection of the shoulder.
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
