| Question | Answer |
| what position or projection will best demonstrate subacromial or subcoracoid dislocation?
a. tangential B. AP Axial
C. transthoracic lateral Y
D. PA oblique scapular Y | D. PA oblique scapular Y |
| the sternoclavicular joints are best demonstrated with the patient PA and
A. in a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to ir
B. in a slight oblique position, affected side away from IR
C. erect and weight bearing
D. erect,w & w/o weights | A. In a slight oblique position, affected side adjacent to IR |
| what position/projection will the talocalcaneal joint be visualized?
A. Dorsoplantar proj of foot
B. Plantodorsal proj of os calcis
C. medial oblique pos of foot
D. lateral foot | B.. Plantodorsal projection of os calcis |
| what projection is most likely to demonstrate the carpal pisiform free of superimposition?
A. radial flexion
B. ulnar flexion
C. AP oblique
D. AP | C. AP oblique |
| angulation of the central ray may be required:
1. to avoid superimposition of overlying structures
2. to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition
3. in order to project through certain articulations
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 3
D. all | D. 1, 2 and 3. |
| which of the following are part of the bony thorax?
1. 12 thoracic vertebrae 2. scapulae 3. 24 ribs
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 | C. 1 and 3 only the scapula is part of the shoulder girdle |
| All of the following statements regarding an exact PA projection of the skull, with the central ray perp to film, are true EXCEPT:
A. the orbitomeateal line is perp to the film
B. the petrous pyramids fill the orbits
C. the MSP is parallel to film | C. the MSP is parallel to film (the lateral projection is obtained with this) |
| which of the following articulations may be described as diathrotic?
1. Knee 2. intervertebral joints 3. temporomandibular joint (tmj)
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1,2 and 3 | C. 1 and 3 only |
| Flattening of the hemidiaphragms is characteristic of which of the following conditions?
A. pneumothorax B. Emphysema C. pleural effusion D. pneumonia | B.. emphysema |
| which of the following structures is (are) located in the RLQ?
1. gallbladder 2. hepatic flexure 3. cecum
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3 | C. 3 only gallbladder and hepatic flexure are in RUQ |
| during a GI exam, the AP recumbent projection of a stomach of average shape will usually demonstrate:
1. anterior and posterior aspects of the stomach
2. barium filled fundus
3. double contrast body and antral portions | 2 and 3 only |
