RAD 112 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

RAD 112 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED

Which projection of the colon best demonstrates the lateral aspect of the ascending
colon and the medial aspect of the descending colon, when the colon is inflated with
air? - Answer-AP, left lateral decubitus

The articulating surfaces of the articular processes of the vertebrae are covered with
fibrocartilage. These surfaces are called: - Answer-Facets

How many degrees and in which direction should the central ray be directed if it cannot
be directed perpendicular to the IR because the patient is unable to elevate the
unaffected shoulder for the transthoracic projection? - Answer-10-15 degrees cephalad

What type of joint are sternoclavicular joints and acromioclavicular joints? - Answer-
Gliding

With reference from the thorax, where should the scapular body be demonstrated in the
image of the PA oblique projection of the shoulder(scapular Y)? - Answer-Along the
lateral aspect, but not superimposed


For an AP projection of the scapula, the IR size and its position should be - Answer-
24x30 cm lengthwise

On which border of the scapula is the scapular notch located? - Answer-Superior

For the scapular Y position, the patient should be slightly rotated to place the affected
shoulder in contact with the cassette holder with the scapula parallel to the film T/F -
Answer-False

Which of the following is prominently shown "in profile" on an AP projection of the
shoulder with the humerus in external rotation? - Answer-Greater tubercle

For the inferosuperior axial projection with the patient recumbent, the head and upper
torso should be elevated 3 or 4 inches. T/F - Answer-True

, For the lateral projection of the scapula, the body is placed in which position? - Answer-
RAO/LAO

Which of the following bones makes up the shoulder girdle?
1. humerus
2. scapula
3. clavicle - Answer-2 and 3

If the patient cannot elevate the unaffected shoulder for a transthoracic lateral projection
of the shoulder, the CR should be angled: - Answer-10-15 degrees

For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should be directed perpendicular to
the image receptor and centered 1 inch inferior to the: - Answer-Coracoid process

The greater tubercle should be visualized in profile in which of the following? - Answer-
AP shoulder, external rotation

How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection(Grashey method)
of the shoulder joint? - Answer-35-45 degrees toward the affected side

An anteroposterior projection of the shoulder in internal rotation will place the greater
tubercle: - Answer-Superimposed over the humeral head

The respiration phase for an AP projection of the shoulder should be: - Answer-
Suspended

The articulation between the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus is called the: -
Answer-Scapulohumeral joint

A lateral projection of the shoulder and proximal humerus can be obtained with which of
the following: - Answer-Transthoracic lateral(Lawrence)

When radiographing the proximal humerus using the transthoracic(Lawrence) method,
the plane of the epicondyles should be _______ to the plane of the cassette. - Answer-
Perpendicular

In performing the inferosuperior axial projection(Lawrence method) when the patient is
recumbent, into which rotational position should the humerus be placed? - Answer-
External

In performing the inferosuperior axial projection(Lawrence method) when the patient is
recumbent, which area of the body should the central ray enter? - Answer-Axilla of the
affected arm