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RADT 465
ARRT registry review covering Radiographic Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the difference in degree between to OML baseline and the IOML baseline? | There is a 7 to 8 degrees difference between the two (Lampignano, 2014 pg 405) |
| The auditory, or eustachian, tube extends from the nasopharynx to the | middle ear (Lampignano, 2014 pg 384) |
| The submentovertical (SMV) oblique axial projection of the zygomatic arches requires that the skull be rotated | 15 degrees toward the side to be examined (Lampignano, 2014 pg 425) |
| What angle is formed between the MSP and the IR in the parieto-orbital oblique projection? | 53 degrees (Lampignano, 2014 pg 427) |
| When modifying the PA axial projection of the skull to demonstrate superior orbital fissures, the central ray is directed | 25 to 30 degrees caudad / exits at level of nasion (Lampignano, 2014 pg 413) |
| During an intravenous urogram (IVU), the RPO position is used to demonstrate the | the left kidney parallel to the IR and right kidney perpendicular to the IR (Lampignano, 2014 pg 556) |
| Where does barium settle in the stomach of a patient in a supine position? | the fundus (Lampignano, 2014 pg 455) |
| Where does the barium settle in the stomach of a patient in a RAO recumbent position? | anterior body and pylorus portions of the stomach (Lampignano, 2014 pg 455) |
| Which positions best demonstrate the cervical pedicles? | LPO and RAO: right pedicles are shown in the profile, left pedicles are aligned with anterior vertebral bodies/ RPO and LAO: left pedicles are shown in profile and right pedicles are aligned with anterior vertebral bodies (Martensen, 2015 pg 407) |
| The articular facets of L5-S1 are best demonstrated in a | AP oblique lumbar vertebrae projection (MCP 45 degree angle with IR) (Martensen, 2015 pg 429) |
| How is the obliquity of an oblique lumbar position judged? | the demonstration of five "scottie dogs" stacked on top of one another (Martensen, 2015 pg 429) |
| The right posterior oblique position (Judet method) of the right acetabulum will demonstrate the | anterior rim of the right acetabulum, right iliac wing, and posterior (ilioischial) column (Lampignano, 2014 pg 281) |
| The lumbar lamina is represented by what part of the “Scotty dog” seen in a correctly positioned oblique lumbar spine view? | body (Lampignano, 2014 pg 328) |
| What is demonstrated in a lateral projection of the cervical spine? | Apophyseal joints and Intervertebral joints (Lampignano, 2014 pg 292) |
| The RPO position of the cervical spine requires which of the following combinations of tube angle and direction? | direct CR 15 degrees cephalad to C4 (Lampignano, 2014 pg 311) |
| What are the differences between male and female pelvis radiographs? | Male pelvis: appears more narrower and deeper, has less-flared shape than a female; acute angle is less than 90%of the pubic arch; and inlet of pelvis smaller and less rounded than female (Lampignano, 2014 pg 266) |
| For an AP projection of the knee on a patient whose measurement from ASIS to tabletop is 21 cm, which CR direction will best demonstrate the knee joint? | 0 degrees (perpendicular) The term varus refers to |
| The sternoclavicular joints will be best demonstrated in which of the following positions? | Anterior oblique (RAO/ LAO) SC joints are best demonstrated on the downside. (Lampignano, 2014 pg 365) |
| The term varus refers to | bending of a part inward or towards to midline Lampignano, 2014 pg 26) |
| The secondary center of ossification in long bones is the | epiphysis (Lampignano, 2014 pg 10) |
| What is an example of a sellar (saddle) joint? | First CMC joint (thumb), anle, and calcaneocuboid (Lampignano, 2014 pg 14) |
| What is an example of a bicondylar joint? | knee and temporomandibular joints (Lampignano, 2014 pg 14) |
| In the 15° medial oblique projection of the ankle, the | talotibial joint is visualized and malleoli demonstrated in profile (Lampignano, 2014 pg 238) |
| Where is the CR directed on a PA axial (Caldwell) position of the cranium? | Angle CR 15 degrees caudad, to exit at the nasion (Lampignano, 2014 pg 420) |
| What is the patient position and CR for a PA axial Caldwell projection? | patient prone and OML perpendicular to IR/ CR is angled 15 degrees caudad (Lampignano, 2014 pg 420) |
| Where does the CR enter on a lateral position of the skull? | align CR perpendicular to the IR/ center 2 inches superior to the EAM (Lampignano, 2014 pg 412) |
| What is the CR angle and center point for an axiolateral projection: TMJ (schuller method) | CR is angled 25-30 degrees caudal and enters 1/2 inch anterior and 2 inches superior to the EAM (Lampignano, 2014 pg 435) |
| What is the CR angle and and entry point for an AP axial projection: sacroiliac joints? | Angle CR 30-35 degrees cephalad; CR directed to midline and 2 inches below level of ASIS; center CR to IR (Lampignano, 2014 pg 349) |
| How much is the patient rotated on RAO position of the sternum? | The patient is rotated 15 to 20 degrees towards the right side. (Lampignano, 2014 pg 362) |
| What type of technique adjustment should be made for a patient with osteomalacia? | decrease exposure factors (Lampignano, 2014 pg 224) |