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A plane that divides the body into upper & lower proportions is called: | show 🗑
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The most common body habitus consisting of nearly 50% of the population is called the: | show 🗑
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show | Crainal & Cephalic
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a body position defined as a person standing erect with palms facing fowrward is termed: | show 🗑
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A longitudinal angulation of the CR with the long axis of the body describes a(n): | show 🗑
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show | Prone
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The general size, shape, & position of the internal organs can be, to a large degree, predicted by the classifications of a person's: | show 🗑
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A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior & posterior is called a: | show 🗑
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show | Distal
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show | inversion
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Which of the following terms refers to the front surface of the body?1. Anterior 2. Posterior 3. Ventral | show 🗑
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show | Extension
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Which of the following is NOT located in the pelvic cavity? | show 🗑
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A projection in which visualization of a structure is improved by directing the CR to skim the profiled body part is termed a(n): | show 🗑
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show | 3rd cervical vertebra
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show | lateral
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show | Astenic
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show | Xiphoid tip
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show | Anterior surface
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show | the path of the radiation from the x-ray tube
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show | Adduction
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show | Frontal projection
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The dorsum of the foot refers to the: | show 🗑
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show | L4
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show | Pronation
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show | Hypersthenic
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show | PA obl. position
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show | Mid-sagittal plane
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The turning of the foot outward at the ankle would be an example of: | show 🗑
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show | Syphysis & Greater trochanters
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The ant. superior iliac spine (ASIS) is found at the same lvl as: | show 🗑
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The division of the abd into 4 major quadrants involves a transvers & midsagittal plane which intersects at the: | show 🗑
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show | Supine & Dorsal decubitus
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The torso is divided into 2 major subdivisions called the: | show 🗑
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In the PA projection of the abd., the gallbladder of a sthenic pt. is normally located at a lvl near the: | show 🗑
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The term applied to a position in which the body is rotated so that it is NOT in a frontal or lateral position is called a(n): | show 🗑
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show | Malleolus
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Which of the following is NOT located within the pelvic cavity? 1. Bladder 2. Duodenum 3. Rectum 4. Reproductive organs | show 🗑
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show | RAO
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show | Foramen
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show | 45° to the plane of the IR
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Which radiographic projection of the shoulder will demonstrate the humerus in true anatomic position? | show 🗑
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During radiography of the clavicle, which projection is used to reduce the amount of focal spot blur? | show 🗑
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show | all of the above
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show | Decrease the part-to-IR distance
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When bilateral hands or wrists are requested, it is important to radiograph each side separately to prevent: | show 🗑
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Radiographic images of the acromioclavicular articulations are normally performed: 1. In the decubitus position 2. W/pt holding weights 3. Bilaterally | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the shoulder is obtained in the AP projection w/a medial rotation. This will place the humerus in the: | show 🗑
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To avoid crossing the radius & ulna during the radiographic evaluation of the forearm in the AP projection, the hand should be: | show 🗑
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Which of the following radiographic projections will best deomstrate the carpal interspace? | show 🗑
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show | Proximal interphalangeal jt
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show | Vertebral & axillary boarders
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When radiographing the proximal humerus using the transthoracic (Lawrence) projection, the plane of the epicondyle should be: | show 🗑
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A bony outgrowth at the base of the 3rd metacarpocarpal jt. (carpe bossu) is best demonstrated in the: | show 🗑
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Which radiographic projection is most commonly used to provide a profile image of the olecranon process? | show 🗑
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show | Palmer & Ventral
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show | AP projection of the scapula
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show | Lateral position w/fingers extended
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show | continued w/quiet breathing
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In order to obtain a radiographic image of the humerus (non-trauma) in the lateral projection, the arm should be placed in: | show 🗑
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show | Anterior wrist bone & the carpal canal
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show | 35°
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In order to obtain a radoigraphic image of the 1st finger in the AP projection, the hand should be placed in the: | show 🗑
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show | the acromion & coracoid processes
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A radiographic image of the humerus is obtained in the AP projection. This will require that a plane passing between the epicondyles be placed parallel to the plane of the IR in order to obtain a profile view of the: | show 🗑
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show | PA projection w/ulnar deviation
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show | laterally rotated 45°
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show | 3rd metacarpophalangeal jt
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In order to obtain a radiographic image of the clavicle in the PA axial projection, the CR should be directed at a: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the shoulder is obtained in the AP projection. If the pt's arm is medially rotated this will provide a: | show 🗑
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show | Carpal bridge method
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A radiographic image of the elbow is obtained in the AP oblique projection w/medial rotation. This projection is most often used to provide an unobstructed view of the: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the 1st digit is obtained in the AP projection w/CR directed at an angle of 45° to the elbow. This projection is most often used for the demonstration of the: | show 🗑
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show | Scapular spine
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show | 15-25° caudal to the humerus head
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A radiographic image of the wrist is obtained in the tangential (Gaynor Hart) projection (inferosuperior). The only carpal bone demonstrated free of all bony superimposition is the: | show 🗑
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For the demonstration of the entire circumference of the radial head, how many lateral radiographic projections are required? | show 🗑
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The early changes of rheumatoid arthritis can best be demonstrated on radoigraphic images of the hands in the: | show 🗑
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A radiogrphic image of the scapula is obtained in the PA oblique (Lorenz & Lilenfeld) projection. This projection is most commonly used to demonstrate the: | show 🗑
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show | 35-45°
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All of the following projections may be used for the radiographic evaluation of the scaphoid or navicular bone EXCEPT: | show 🗑
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show | Olecranon process
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show | PA obl projection
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A radiographic image of the shoulder in the PA oblique (scapular Y) projection is obtained to rule out a dislocation of the humeral head. The pt should be rotated so the midcoronal plane forms an angle of: | show 🗑
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The maximum relaxation of the fat pads of the elbow is seen w/jt flexed to an angle of about: | show 🗑
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show | 15° posterior to the horizontal to skim the anterior aspect of the humerus
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A radiographic image of the hand is obtained in the PA projection. This will provide a: | show 🗑
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show | 25° anteriorly & 25° medially
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A radiographic image of the foot is to be obtained in the true lateral projection. This is more consistently obtained when the: | show 🗑
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During radiography of the knee, in order to relax the muscles & demonstrate the maximum volume of the knee jt a: | show 🗑
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show | 15° medial rotation of the legs
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show | 4cm beyond each jt
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A radiogragphic image of the calcaneus is obtained in the lateral projection. The CR is directed to enter perpendicular to a point: | show 🗑
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show | AP axiolateral Cleaves & Lateral Lauenstein-Hickey
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show | 4th & 5th metatarsal bases, & cuboid bone
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show | Cephalic angle of 90° to the IR
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show | 40° from the vertical plane
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A radiographic image of the ankle is obtained in the mediolateral lateral projection. Doriflextion of the foot is required to help prevent: | show 🗑
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show | Vertical fx of the patella
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show | 1, 2 & 3
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A radiograph of the foot is obtained in AP obl proj. If the foot is lat rotated so the planter surface forms an angle of 30° w/plane of the IR, which structure is best demonstrated? | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the knee is obtained in the lateral projection. What will prevent the the medial femoral codyle from obscuring the jt space? | show 🗑
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A xray of the hip is obtained in the axiolateral (shoot-thru) proj. If a grid is used to reduce scattered, it is important to place the grid strips: 1. parallel to the neck of the femur 2. ┴ to the neck of the femur 3. ┴ to the plane of the table | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the ankle if obtained in the AP obl projection. In order to maximaize the opening of the tibiofibular jt space the leg should be rotated: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the calcaneus is obtained in the axial (plantodorsal) projection. In order to demonstrate the subtalar jt the CR should be directed at an angle of: | show 🗑
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show | Femoral head & neck
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show | The AP oblique projection w/medial rotation
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show | Transverse fx of the patella
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A radiographic image of the hip is obtained in the AP projection. The CR is directed about 6cm distal to a line drawn perpendicular to the midpoint between the: | show 🗑
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When a radiographic image is obtained of the ankle in the lateral projection, which position of the ankle will place the jt closest to the IR? | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the 3rd toe is obtained in the AP projection. The CR should be directed perpendicular to the: | show 🗑
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show | AP projection of the ankle jt
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show | 30° to the plane of the IR
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A radiographic image obtained in the PA axial (Camp-Coventry) projection may be used to demonstrate: | show 🗑
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show | Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
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A radiographic image of the os calsis or calcaneus is obtained in the axial dorsoplanter projection. The CR should be directed at a caudal angle of 40° to enter at the dorsal surface of the ankle parallel with the: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the ankle is obtained in the AP obl projection. In order to maximize the openiing of the moritse jt, the ankle & leg should be rotated: | show 🗑
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The magnification on a radiogaphic image of the ant pelvic bones can be reduced by obtaining images in the: | show 🗑
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A radiograhpic image of the anterior pelvic bones is obtained in the AP zxial (Taylor) projection on a female pt. The CR should be directed to enter a 0.5cm distal to the pubic symphysis at a: | show 🗑
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show | 10° toward the heel to pass thru the base of the 3rd metatarsal
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A radiographic image of the knee is obtained in the AP projection on a pt measuring 22cm from the ASIS to the table top. The CR should be directed perpendicular to a point: | show 🗑
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show | Lower limb should be laterally rotated 15-20°
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show | Lateral collateral ligament
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show | Cephalic angulagion of 15°
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show | 15° posteriorly
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show | 10° to the heel
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A radiographic image of the patellofemoral jt is obtained in the tangential (Hughston) proj. If the knee is flexed to form a 55° angle w/IR, the CR should be directed thru the jt space at a cephalic angle of: | show 🗑
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show | Ischial tuberosity
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show | Sesamoid bones
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show | AP projection of the leg
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show | Medially 45°
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show | Perpendicular to the knee jt
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show | Talipes equinovarus
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show | 25-45° cephalic
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A radiographic image of the ankle is obtained in the AP projection. The CR should be directed: | show 🗑
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show | AP axial obl projection of the ankle
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A radiographic image of the knee is obtained in the AP axial (Beclere) projection to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa. The CR should be directed to enter the knee jt: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the ilium is obtained to evaluate the broad surface wing w/o rotation. The AP obl projection that is used for this purpose will require that the: | show 🗑
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A radiographic iamge of the intercondyloid fossa is obtained in the PA axial (Holmblad) projection. If the long axis of the femur forms an angle of 70° to the plane of the IR, the CR should be directed thru the knee jt: | show 🗑
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show | Longitudinal arch
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show | 15° posterior & 25° anterior
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show | Make 3 exposures over the jts w/o moving the pt
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show | Lunate & pisiform bones
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show | Lateral projection
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show | the chin lowered toward the chest
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show | Absorb scattered radiation produced in the pt
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A radiographic image of the T-spine is obtained in the AP projection. With the pt supine, the normal degree of kyphosis can be reduced by: | show 🗑
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In a radiographic image of the L-spine, which projection will best demonstrate the transverse processes of the L-spine? | show 🗑
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If a pt is in traction for a C-spine injury, the radiographic image should be normally be obtained: | show 🗑
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show | a PA projection w/the pt erect
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show | Cervicothoracic region of the spine
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A radiographic image of the C-spine is obtained in the AP axial obl projection to demonstrate open intervertebral foramina. This projection requires the C-spine be rotated: | show 🗑
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show | Over the shadow of the heart
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Which radiographic projection of the C-spine should be obtained to demonstrate articulations between th esuperior & inferior articulating processes of the C-spine? | show 🗑
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A study of the L-spine is ordered to determine motion in the area of the spinal fusion. Which of the following is indicated? 1. AP proj taken w/legs flex & ext 2. AP proj taken w/pt in the R&L bending position 3. Lat proj taken w/pt in flex & ext | show 🗑
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show | Caudal angle of 20-30°
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If a radiographic image of the sacrum is obtained in the lateral projection, the CR should be directed perpendicular to enter at a point: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the upper thoracic & lower C-spine is obtained in the lateral (Twining) projection. The CR is directed 5° caudal w/the arm closest to the IR: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the sternum is obtained in the lateral projection. In order to improve contrast in the resulting image, what should be employed? | show 🗑
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show | Dependent zygapophyseal articulations
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show | 10-15° rotation
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show | Adjusting the arms to the Rt angles
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show | Pedicles farthest from the IR
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show | A lateralprojection in the dorsal decubitus position
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In a radiographic image of the L-spine in the AP obl projection, the "Scotty dogs" are seen when the pt is properly positioned. The front feet of the "dog" corresponds to the: | show 🗑
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Which radiographic projection of the T-spine is most commonly employed to demonstrate the intervertebral disc spaces? | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the Rt sacroiliac (SI) jt is to be obtained in the AP obl projection. The pt should be placed in the: | show 🗑
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An image of T-spine is obtained in the AP obl proj. The pt should be placed w/: 1. Anode placed over the region having the greatest thickness 2. Anode placed over the bucky side of the table 3. Cathode placed over the region having the greatest thickness | show 🗑
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show | An AP axial projection
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A radiographic image of the C-spine is obtained in the lateral projection. A SID of 180cm (72") should be employed to: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the coccyx is obtained in the PA axial projection. The CR is directed to tip of the coccyx at a: | show 🗑
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Which projection of the spinal column will most likely demonstrate a kyphotic curve of the spine? | show 🗑
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show | AP 45° oblique projection
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A radiographic image of the odontoid process is obtained in the AP projection open-mouth position. The pt should open the mouth as wide as possible w/a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisor to the: | show 🗑
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show | 15° Cephalic
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An image of the T-spine is obtained in the lat proj. The pt's arms should be elevated no more than 90°. Any more causes: 1. The correction of an abnormal amount of kyphosis 2. The scapulae to obscure the upper T-spine 3. Unwanted discomfort to the pt. | show 🗑
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show | Intervertebral foraminal closest to the IR
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show | 70° w/the plane of the image receptor
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A radiographic image of the odontoid process (dens) is obtained in the AP proj open mouth position. The resultant radiograph demonstrated the occipital bone obscuring the dens. In order to correct for this positioning error, the radiographer should: | show 🗑
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show | 25° to the plane of the IR
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show | 7th thoracic vertebra
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show | 30-35° cephalic
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show | Lateral
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Which of the following positions should be employed to obtain a radiographic image on a pt that has injured their ant 5th rib? 1. Erect PA 2. AP w/inspiration 3. Prone w/expiration | show 🗑
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show | Intervertebral foramina farthest from the IR
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show | 2 & 3
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A radiographic image of the T-spine is obtained in the lat proj. If the lower vertebral column is not elevated to the horizontal position, the CR should be directed to the lvl of T7 at a: | show 🗑
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A radiograhpic image of the odontoid process is obtained in the AP(Fuchs) proj. The chin should be extended until: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the costal jts is obtained in the AP axial proj for the demonstration of rheumatoid spondylitis. The CR is directed to enter the midsagittal plane 5 cm above the xiphoid process at a: | show 🗑
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An image of the sternoclavicular jts is obtained in the axiolateral (Kurz Bauer) proj. The pt is placed in the lat recumbent position on their affected side w/the arm raised. The CR is directed thru the sternoclavicular jt closest to the IR at a: | show 🗑
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show | From the use of the natural air gap
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A radiographic image of the C-spine is obtained in the AP axial proj. A 15-20° cephalic angulation of the CR should be employed to better define the: | show 🗑
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In an AP axial proj of the T-spine. The pt is placed in the rt lat recumbent position & rotated ant 20°. The CR is directed through T7. The structures best demonstrated would be the: | show 🗑
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show | L5-S1 interspace
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show | The entire C-spine
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A radiographic image of the symphysis pubis is taken in the PA (Chamberlain) proj w/the pt erect. This weight-bearing position is used to evaluate abnormal slippage of the: | show 🗑
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A radiographic image of the C-spine is obained in the AP axial proj to demonstrate the lower cervical vertebrae. The CR should be directed 15° cephalic to enter at the: | show 🗑
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What projection is most commonly used to more closely align the intervertebral disk spaces of the L-spine w/the divergence of the x-ray beam? | show 🗑
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show | PA proj
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show | Softly phonate the "ah" during the exposure
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A radiographic image of the L-spine is obtained on a female pt in the lateral proj. If the spine is not adjusted to the horizontal plane for the exposure, the CR shoudl be directed: | show 🗑
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show | PA obl (LAO) proj
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