Bontrager Chapter 5 Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
Which projection of the shoulder requires that the patient be rotated 45 to 60 degrees toward
the IR from a PA position? Lateral scapula projection
Which projection will best demonstrate the acromiohumeral space to detect possible spurring?
Apical AP axial projection
What type of CR angle is required for the apical AP axial projection? 30 degrees caudad
Which alternative landmark can be palpated if unable to locate the coracoid process for the
shoulder projection for the obese shoulder? AC joint
What type of compensating filter is recommended for an AP shoulder projection?
Boomerang
, Which of the following modalities best demonstrates shoulder joint pathology such as rotator
cuff tears using dynamic evaluation during joint movements? ultrasound
Which of the following best demonstrates the coracoramial arch? Neer method
The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements) requires a CR angle of ______ toward axilla if a
patient cannot fully adbuct extremity 90 degrees 5 to 15 degrees
How much CR angulation is required for an asthenic patient for an AP axial projection of
clavicle? 30 degrees
Where is the CR centered for the bilateral acromioclavicular (AC) joint projection on a single 35 -
x 43 - cm image receptor? 1 inch (25 cm) above jugular notch
A radiograph of an AP oblique (Grashey method) projection for the glenoid cavity reveals that
the anterior and posterior rims of the glenoid process are not superimposed. Which of the
following modifications should produce a more acceptable image? increase rotation of
the body toward the IR
Complete Solutions
Which projection of the shoulder requires that the patient be rotated 45 to 60 degrees toward
the IR from a PA position? Lateral scapula projection
Which projection will best demonstrate the acromiohumeral space to detect possible spurring?
Apical AP axial projection
What type of CR angle is required for the apical AP axial projection? 30 degrees caudad
Which alternative landmark can be palpated if unable to locate the coracoid process for the
shoulder projection for the obese shoulder? AC joint
What type of compensating filter is recommended for an AP shoulder projection?
Boomerang
, Which of the following modalities best demonstrates shoulder joint pathology such as rotator
cuff tears using dynamic evaluation during joint movements? ultrasound
Which of the following best demonstrates the coracoramial arch? Neer method
The inferosuperior axial projection (Clements) requires a CR angle of ______ toward axilla if a
patient cannot fully adbuct extremity 90 degrees 5 to 15 degrees
How much CR angulation is required for an asthenic patient for an AP axial projection of
clavicle? 30 degrees
Where is the CR centered for the bilateral acromioclavicular (AC) joint projection on a single 35 -
x 43 - cm image receptor? 1 inch (25 cm) above jugular notch
A radiograph of an AP oblique (Grashey method) projection for the glenoid cavity reveals that
the anterior and posterior rims of the glenoid process are not superimposed. Which of the
following modifications should produce a more acceptable image? increase rotation of
the body toward the IR
