RAD 112 Procedures Final Exam | Actual
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List another technologist option if a perpendicular CR doesn't open the L5-S1 interspace during a lateral
projection. - ANSW-Angle the tube 5-8* caudad
When positioning for an AP lumbar spine, the patient flexes the knees in order to>>> - ANSW-Reduce the
lordotic curvature
reduce back pain for patient
open the lumbar disc spaces
The outer portion of a disc is called? - ANSW-Annulus fibrosis
The inner portion of a disc is called? - ANSW-nucleas pulposis
The two processes extending laterally from each side of the vertebra are called - ANSW-transverse
processes
Which topographical landmark is located at the level of ASIS? - ANSW-S1-2
Spina Bifida is caused by what? - ANSW-Laminae failing to unite posteriorly
How many lumbar vertebrae are there in normal L-spine? - ANSW-5
Which topographical landmark is located at the level of crest? - ANSW-L4-5
The inferior tip of the coccyx is called the ____ and the broader superior portion is called the ___ -
ANSW-Apex
Base
Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the neck of the scotty dog? - ANSW-pars
interarticularis
The LPO postition for the SI joints will best demonstrate? - ANSW-right SI joint
The RPO postition for a lumbar supine will best demonstrate? - ANSW-Right zygapophyseal joint
The lumbar spine has what kind of curvature? - ANSW-lordotic
The spinal cord terminates at which vertebrea? - ANSW-T10 or L1
Which bone in the vertebral column is 5 vertebrae fused together? - ANSW-sacrum
Which projection/postition of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral disc spaces? -
ANSW-lateral
The most dorsal portion of a typical vertebrae is called? - ANSW-Spinous process
Which projection/position of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral foramina? -
ANSW-lateral
The anatomy located between the two articular processes of the laminae is the` - ANSW-pars
A lateral curve of the spine is called - ANSW-scoliosis
The amount of obliquity needed to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine is - ANSW-
45*
Topographical landmark located at the level of the lower costal margin? - ANSW-L2-3
The anatomical name for the posterior bony ring of the lumbar vertebrae? - ANSW-vertebral arch
, What is the anatomical term for the opening through which the spinal cord passes? - ANSW-vertebral
foramen
Which projection/position would best demonstrate the transverse process of the lumbar spine? - ANSW-
AP
Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the ear of the scotty dog on an oblique projection? -
ANSW-superior articular process
What degree of obliquity is required to demonstrate an open SI joint? - ANSW-30*
The vertebral arch consists of? - ANSW-laminae and pedicle
The appropriate breathing instructions for a lateral lumbar spine are? - ANSW-hold on expiration
How much of the vertebral column should be demonstrated on the Ferguson scoliosis series? - ANSW-T1
to 1" of crest
The articular surface of the sacrum articulates with the? - ANSW-ilium of the hip bone
If the pedicle is situated posterior on the vertebral body for an oblique postion of the lumbar spine, the
patient is? - ANSW-over obliqued
A right AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine best demonstrates? - ANSW-Right Z joint
What is the name of the spongy pad that lies between the vertebrae? - ANSW-intervertebral disc
Why is a radiolucent sponge placed under the patients waist for a lateral lumbar spine exam? - ANSW-
keeps the spine horizontal
Spondylolisthesis is - ANSW-the slipping of a vertebral body over the body below it.
A herniated nucleus pulposis is? - ANSW-a rupture or prolapse of a vertebral disc
How much/which direction should the technologist angle the tube to open the L5-S1 joint space? -
ANSW-5* caudad
how will a technologist evaluare a lateral lumbar spine image for rotation? - ANSW-evaluate
superimpostition of posterior ribs
Who requires a greater angle for AP axial SI joints? - ANSW-females
What will occur when the technologist uses too much angle for the AP SI joints? - ANSW-symph will
superimpose the lower portion of the sacrum
Which marker should be used when performing an RPO SI joint? - ANSW-left
What is the name of the process that projects upward from the body of the second cervical vertebrae? -
ANSW-odontoid process
What anatomy is best demonstrated on an LPO position of the cervical spine? - ANSW-right
intervertebral foramina
What type of natural curve is found in the thoracic spine? - ANSW-kyphotic
Which vertebra has no body - ANSW-first cervical
What is the preferred distance for a lateral cervical spine position? - ANSW-72"
When performing the AP open mouth position, the base of the skull superimposed the upper dens.
What positioning error occurred? - ANSW-head was tilted back to far
What evaluation criteria is used to determine whether a patient was in a true lateral position? - ANSW-
alignment of the posterior ribs
study | Questions and verified Answers
List another technologist option if a perpendicular CR doesn't open the L5-S1 interspace during a lateral
projection. - ANSW-Angle the tube 5-8* caudad
When positioning for an AP lumbar spine, the patient flexes the knees in order to>>> - ANSW-Reduce the
lordotic curvature
reduce back pain for patient
open the lumbar disc spaces
The outer portion of a disc is called? - ANSW-Annulus fibrosis
The inner portion of a disc is called? - ANSW-nucleas pulposis
The two processes extending laterally from each side of the vertebra are called - ANSW-transverse
processes
Which topographical landmark is located at the level of ASIS? - ANSW-S1-2
Spina Bifida is caused by what? - ANSW-Laminae failing to unite posteriorly
How many lumbar vertebrae are there in normal L-spine? - ANSW-5
Which topographical landmark is located at the level of crest? - ANSW-L4-5
The inferior tip of the coccyx is called the ____ and the broader superior portion is called the ___ -
ANSW-Apex
Base
Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the neck of the scotty dog? - ANSW-pars
interarticularis
The LPO postition for the SI joints will best demonstrate? - ANSW-right SI joint
The RPO postition for a lumbar supine will best demonstrate? - ANSW-Right zygapophyseal joint
The lumbar spine has what kind of curvature? - ANSW-lordotic
The spinal cord terminates at which vertebrea? - ANSW-T10 or L1
Which bone in the vertebral column is 5 vertebrae fused together? - ANSW-sacrum
Which projection/postition of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral disc spaces? -
ANSW-lateral
The most dorsal portion of a typical vertebrae is called? - ANSW-Spinous process
Which projection/position of the lumbar spine will best demonstrate the intervertebral foramina? -
ANSW-lateral
The anatomy located between the two articular processes of the laminae is the` - ANSW-pars
A lateral curve of the spine is called - ANSW-scoliosis
The amount of obliquity needed to demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints of the lumbar spine is - ANSW-
45*
Topographical landmark located at the level of the lower costal margin? - ANSW-L2-3
The anatomical name for the posterior bony ring of the lumbar vertebrae? - ANSW-vertebral arch
, What is the anatomical term for the opening through which the spinal cord passes? - ANSW-vertebral
foramen
Which projection/position would best demonstrate the transverse process of the lumbar spine? - ANSW-
AP
Which anatomical structure of a lumbar vertebrae is the ear of the scotty dog on an oblique projection? -
ANSW-superior articular process
What degree of obliquity is required to demonstrate an open SI joint? - ANSW-30*
The vertebral arch consists of? - ANSW-laminae and pedicle
The appropriate breathing instructions for a lateral lumbar spine are? - ANSW-hold on expiration
How much of the vertebral column should be demonstrated on the Ferguson scoliosis series? - ANSW-T1
to 1" of crest
The articular surface of the sacrum articulates with the? - ANSW-ilium of the hip bone
If the pedicle is situated posterior on the vertebral body for an oblique postion of the lumbar spine, the
patient is? - ANSW-over obliqued
A right AP oblique projection of the lumbar spine best demonstrates? - ANSW-Right Z joint
What is the name of the spongy pad that lies between the vertebrae? - ANSW-intervertebral disc
Why is a radiolucent sponge placed under the patients waist for a lateral lumbar spine exam? - ANSW-
keeps the spine horizontal
Spondylolisthesis is - ANSW-the slipping of a vertebral body over the body below it.
A herniated nucleus pulposis is? - ANSW-a rupture or prolapse of a vertebral disc
How much/which direction should the technologist angle the tube to open the L5-S1 joint space? -
ANSW-5* caudad
how will a technologist evaluare a lateral lumbar spine image for rotation? - ANSW-evaluate
superimpostition of posterior ribs
Who requires a greater angle for AP axial SI joints? - ANSW-females
What will occur when the technologist uses too much angle for the AP SI joints? - ANSW-symph will
superimpose the lower portion of the sacrum
Which marker should be used when performing an RPO SI joint? - ANSW-left
What is the name of the process that projects upward from the body of the second cervical vertebrae? -
ANSW-odontoid process
What anatomy is best demonstrated on an LPO position of the cervical spine? - ANSW-right
intervertebral foramina
What type of natural curve is found in the thoracic spine? - ANSW-kyphotic
Which vertebra has no body - ANSW-first cervical
What is the preferred distance for a lateral cervical spine position? - ANSW-72"
When performing the AP open mouth position, the base of the skull superimposed the upper dens.
What positioning error occurred? - ANSW-head was tilted back to far
What evaluation criteria is used to determine whether a patient was in a true lateral position? - ANSW-
alignment of the posterior ribs
