RAD 112 EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position? - Answer-Palm
against the thigh
The Pearson method is an AP projection of the: - Answer-Acromioclavicular articulation
Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when performing
an AP projection of the shoulder?
1. external rotation
2. neutral rotation
3. internal rotation - Answer-1,2, and 3
PA oblique projection of the shoulder(scapular Y) is performed to evaluate: - Answer-
Dislocations
If the patient's condition permits, which joint should be demonstrated with the patient in
the upright position? - Answer-AC joint
The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates
1. an oblique projection of the shoulder
2. anterior or posterior dislocation
3. a lateral projection of the shoulder - Answer-1 and 2 only
The CR angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a patient in
the supine position is: - Answer-15-30 degrees
Shoulder radiographs have been ordered on a patient who is suspected of having a
fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus. Which of the following projections should
be obtained? - Answer-AP shoulder with humerus in a neutral position and transthoracic
lateral
The sternoclavicular articulation is formed by the sternal extremity of the clavicle and
the:
1. manubrium
2. sternum
3. first rib cartilage - Answer-1 and 3
, A Hill-Sachs defect is a: - Answer-wedge-shaped compression fracture of the articular
surface of the humeral head
Which of the following is true when using computed radiography for AP projections of
the shoulder? - Answer-the kVp must penetrate the most dense area
If the patient places the palm of the hand against the thigh, the humerus will be in: -
Answer-Neutral position
Which of the following projection(s) require(s) that the shoulder be placed in internal
rotation?
1. AP humerus
2. Lateral forearm
3. Lateral humerus - Answer-3 only
Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the "Y" on the
PA oblique(scapular Y) projection? - Answer-Humeral head
For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should enter: - Answer-1-in inferior
to the coracoid process
The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a: - Answer-Synovial joint, ball and
socket type
For an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position, the epicondyles
of the humerus should be: - Answer-45 degrees with the plane of the IR
When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury, which of the following
methods can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder? - Answer-
Lawrence
To demonstrate a profile view of the glenoid fossa, the patient is AP recumbent and
obliqued 45 degrees - Answer-Toward the affected side
For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection, the arm is positioned
as follows: - Answer-extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head
For the scapular Y position, in an image of a normal shoulder, the humeral head should
be directly superimposed over the junction of the scapular Y. T/F - Answer-True
When the patient is positioned properly for a lateral projection of the scapula, the body
of the scapula will be: - Answer-Perpendicular to the plane of the IR
The supraspinatus muscle inserts into? - Answer-The greater tubercle
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which position of the hand will place the humerus in neutral position? - Answer-Palm
against the thigh
The Pearson method is an AP projection of the: - Answer-Acromioclavicular articulation
Which of the following positions of the humerus are commonly used when performing
an AP projection of the shoulder?
1. external rotation
2. neutral rotation
3. internal rotation - Answer-1,2, and 3
PA oblique projection of the shoulder(scapular Y) is performed to evaluate: - Answer-
Dislocations
If the patient's condition permits, which joint should be demonstrated with the patient in
the upright position? - Answer-AC joint
The scapular Y projection of the shoulder demonstrates
1. an oblique projection of the shoulder
2. anterior or posterior dislocation
3. a lateral projection of the shoulder - Answer-1 and 2 only
The CR angle for an AP axial projection of the clavicle when performed on a patient in
the supine position is: - Answer-15-30 degrees
Shoulder radiographs have been ordered on a patient who is suspected of having a
fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus. Which of the following projections should
be obtained? - Answer-AP shoulder with humerus in a neutral position and transthoracic
lateral
The sternoclavicular articulation is formed by the sternal extremity of the clavicle and
the:
1. manubrium
2. sternum
3. first rib cartilage - Answer-1 and 3
, A Hill-Sachs defect is a: - Answer-wedge-shaped compression fracture of the articular
surface of the humeral head
Which of the following is true when using computed radiography for AP projections of
the shoulder? - Answer-the kVp must penetrate the most dense area
If the patient places the palm of the hand against the thigh, the humerus will be in: -
Answer-Neutral position
Which of the following projection(s) require(s) that the shoulder be placed in internal
rotation?
1. AP humerus
2. Lateral forearm
3. Lateral humerus - Answer-3 only
Which of the following will be directly superimposed over the junction of the "Y" on the
PA oblique(scapular Y) projection? - Answer-Humeral head
For an AP projection of the shoulder, the central ray should enter: - Answer-1-in inferior
to the coracoid process
The scapulohumeral articulation is classified as a: - Answer-Synovial joint, ball and
socket type
For an AP projection of the shoulder with the arm in a neutral position, the epicondyles
of the humerus should be: - Answer-45 degrees with the plane of the IR
When the arm cannot be rotated or abducted due to injury, which of the following
methods can be used to perform a lateral projection of the shoulder? - Answer-
Lawrence
To demonstrate a profile view of the glenoid fossa, the patient is AP recumbent and
obliqued 45 degrees - Answer-Toward the affected side
For delineation of the body of the scapula for the lateral projection, the arm is positioned
as follows: - Answer-extend the arm upward and rest the forearm on the head
For the scapular Y position, in an image of a normal shoulder, the humeral head should
be directly superimposed over the junction of the scapular Y. T/F - Answer-True
When the patient is positioned properly for a lateral projection of the scapula, the body
of the scapula will be: - Answer-Perpendicular to the plane of the IR
The supraspinatus muscle inserts into? - Answer-The greater tubercle
