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BONTRAGER SELF-TEST CHAPTER 4 | QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
Where is the CR centered for an AP projection of the thumb?
A. First interphalangeal (IP) joint
B. Mid-aspect of proximal phalanx
C. First metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
D. First proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint - ANS ✓C. First
metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
A Bennett's fracture involves:
A. Base of first metacarpal
B. Trapezium bone
C. Scaphoid bone
D. Fracture extending through first IP joint - ANS ✓A. Base of first metacarpal
A. Which special positioning method can be performed to demonstrate a
Bennett's fracture?
B. What degree of CR angulation is required for this projection? - ANS ✓A.
Modified Robert's Method
B. 15 degrees proximal
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Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?
A. Third MCP joint
B. Mid-aspect of third metacarpal
C. Second MCP joint
D. Third PIP joint - ANS ✓A. Third MCP joint
A minimum of _______ inches of the forearm should be included
radiographically for a PA projection of the hand. - ANS ✓1"
True/False: Slight superimposition of the distal third, fourth, and fifth
metacarpals may occur with a well positioned PA oblique projection of the
hand. - ANS ✓True
Which preferred lateral position of the hand best demonstrates the
phalanges without excessive superimposition? - ANS ✓Fan lateral
Which lateral projection of the hand best demonstrates a possible foreign
body in the palm of the hand? - ANS ✓Lateral in extension
What is the proper name for the position referred to as the "ball-catcher's
position"? - ANS ✓Norgaard method
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The "ball-catcher's position" is commonly used to evaluate for early signs
of:
A. Osteoporosis
B. Osteomyelitis
C. Osteopetrosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - ANS ✓D. Rheumatoid arthritis
The elbow generally should be flexed _______ degrees for the routine
positions of the wrist. - ANS ✓90
How much rotation is required for an oblique projection of the wrist? - ANS
✓45 degrees
Which alternative projection to the routine PA wrist best demonstrates the
intercarpal joint spaces and wrist joint? - ANS ✓AP projection (with the hand
slightly arched)
Which positioning error is involved if a majority of the carpal bones are
superimposed in a PA oblique wrist projection? - ANS ✓Excessive lateral
rotation from PA
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Which of the following fractures is not demonstrated in a wrist routine?
A. Barton's
B. Pott's
C. Smith's
D. Colles' - ANS ✓B. Pott's
During the PA axial scaphoid projection with CR angle and ulnar flexion, the
CR must be angled ________ degrees _______ (proximally or distally). - ANS ✓10
to 15, proximally
How much are the hand and wrist elevated from the IR for the modified
Stecher method?
A. None
B. 10 degrees
C. 20 degrees
D. 15 degrees - ANS ✓C. 20 degrees
How much CR angulation to the long axis of the hand is required for the
carpal canal (tunnel) projection? - ANS ✓25 to 30 degrees
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BONTRAGER SELF-TEST CHAPTER 4 | QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
Where is the CR centered for an AP projection of the thumb?
A. First interphalangeal (IP) joint
B. Mid-aspect of proximal phalanx
C. First metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
D. First proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint - ANS ✓C. First
metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint
A Bennett's fracture involves:
A. Base of first metacarpal
B. Trapezium bone
C. Scaphoid bone
D. Fracture extending through first IP joint - ANS ✓A. Base of first metacarpal
A. Which special positioning method can be performed to demonstrate a
Bennett's fracture?
B. What degree of CR angulation is required for this projection? - ANS ✓A.
Modified Robert's Method
B. 15 degrees proximal
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Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?
A. Third MCP joint
B. Mid-aspect of third metacarpal
C. Second MCP joint
D. Third PIP joint - ANS ✓A. Third MCP joint
A minimum of _______ inches of the forearm should be included
radiographically for a PA projection of the hand. - ANS ✓1"
True/False: Slight superimposition of the distal third, fourth, and fifth
metacarpals may occur with a well positioned PA oblique projection of the
hand. - ANS ✓True
Which preferred lateral position of the hand best demonstrates the
phalanges without excessive superimposition? - ANS ✓Fan lateral
Which lateral projection of the hand best demonstrates a possible foreign
body in the palm of the hand? - ANS ✓Lateral in extension
What is the proper name for the position referred to as the "ball-catcher's
position"? - ANS ✓Norgaard method
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The "ball-catcher's position" is commonly used to evaluate for early signs
of:
A. Osteoporosis
B. Osteomyelitis
C. Osteopetrosis
D. Rheumatoid arthritis - ANS ✓D. Rheumatoid arthritis
The elbow generally should be flexed _______ degrees for the routine
positions of the wrist. - ANS ✓90
How much rotation is required for an oblique projection of the wrist? - ANS
✓45 degrees
Which alternative projection to the routine PA wrist best demonstrates the
intercarpal joint spaces and wrist joint? - ANS ✓AP projection (with the hand
slightly arched)
Which positioning error is involved if a majority of the carpal bones are
superimposed in a PA oblique wrist projection? - ANS ✓Excessive lateral
rotation from PA
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Which of the following fractures is not demonstrated in a wrist routine?
A. Barton's
B. Pott's
C. Smith's
D. Colles' - ANS ✓B. Pott's
During the PA axial scaphoid projection with CR angle and ulnar flexion, the
CR must be angled ________ degrees _______ (proximally or distally). - ANS ✓10
to 15, proximally
How much are the hand and wrist elevated from the IR for the modified
Stecher method?
A. None
B. 10 degrees
C. 20 degrees
D. 15 degrees - ANS ✓C. 20 degrees
How much CR angulation to the long axis of the hand is required for the
carpal canal (tunnel) projection? - ANS ✓25 to 30 degrees
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