Positioning Review for ARRT Kettering Questions & Answers Correctly Answered.

Positioning Review for ARRT Kettering
Where is the CR directed in an AP Hip view? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perpendicular to
the IR at a point 2.5" distal to the midpoint of the line drawn between the pubic
symphysis and ASIS

What is the purpose of rotating the feet 15-20* internally during an AP Pelvis exam? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To place the femoral necks parallel to the IR

Where is the CR directed for an AP Pelvis view? - CORRECT ANSWER-Perpendicular
to the IR at a point 2" inferior to ASIS on the midline of the body

What is demonstrated on an AP Pelvis Outlet (Taylor Method) view? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Pubic and Ischial rami without foreshortening
2. Symmetrical obturator foramen
3. Hip joints

What is demonstrated on an AP Pelvis Inlet (Bridgeman Method) view? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Symmetrical pubic bones and ischial spines
2. Anterior pelvic bones
3. Hip joints

What is the difference in tube angulation in an AP Pelvis Inlet or Outlet view? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Outlet: 20-35* (males) / 30-45* (females) cephalic, centered 2"
distal to pubic symphysis
- Inlet: 40* caudal entering at level of ASIS

What is a hysterosalpingogram? - CORRECT ANSWER-A radiographic procedure that
uses contrast media to outline the inner contours of the uterus to check the patency of
the fallopian tubes and to detect any tubal problems (adhesions or occlusions, uterine
abnormalities such as fibroids or fistulas) that could be causing infertility.



Where are the petrous ridges in a mesocephalic (typical) skull? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Petrous ridges project anteriorly and medially at a 47* angle from the midsagittal plane.

Where are the petrous ridges in a brachycephalic (short form front to back) skull? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Petrous ridges lie at an average angle of 54*

Where are the petrous ridges in a dolichocephalic (long from front to back) skull? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Petrous ridges form a narrow angle of 40*

, In an AP Axial (Towne) projection of the skull, what baseline is perpendicular to the IR?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The OML

What is the CR angulation for an AP Axial (Towne) projection of the skull? - CORRECT
ANSWER-30* caudal angle, directed through the foramen magnum to the OML

Where does the CR enter in an AP Axial (Towne) projection of the skull? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Approximately 2.5" above the glabella, and passes through the level of the
EAM

What parts are demonstrated in an AP Axial (Towne) projection of the skull? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. The occipital bone/posterior region of the skull.
2. Dorsum sella and posterior clinoid processes projected within the foramen magnum.

Where is the CR directed in a lateral projection of the skull? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Perpendicular to the IR to a point 2" superior to the EAM

What is visualized in a lateral projection of the skull? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. The
sella turcica in profile
2. Superimposed TMJ's and orbital roofs

Where is the CR directed in a PA Axial (Caldwell) projection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
15* caudal to the MSP, exiting the nasion

Where are the petrous ridges projected in a PA Axial (Caldwell)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-In the lower one third of the orbits.


At what level is the thyroid cartilage located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level of C4-
C5

At what level is the sternal (jugular) notch located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level
of T2-T3

At what level is the sternal angle located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level of T4-T5

At what level is the inferior angle of the scapula located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the
level of T7

At what level is the xiphoid process located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level of T10

At what level is the umbilicus located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level of L3-L4

At what level is the iliac crest located? - CORRECT ANSWER-At the level of L4-L5