X-ray Fundamentals and
Imaging/Positioning Exam 1 Radiologic
Physics RADT 100 With Correct Answers
What are the routine views for the shoulder?
- AP internal rotation
- AP external rotation
- AP w/ abduction (baby arm)
What structures are shown on an AP shoulder with internal rotation?
Lesser tubercle & profile image of subscapular tendon
What film size would you use for all of your shoulder projections?
10x12 (cross-wise)
What is your focal film distance for all shoulder projections?
40" from the Bucky
What is the kVp setting for all your routine shoulder projections (AP internal, external, and abduction)?
70
What is your measurement for all your routine shoulder projections (AP internal, external, and
abduction)?
Through the Sagittal plane at the coracoid process
What structures should you include in your collimation for all your routine shoulder projections?
Clavicle, Acromian, greater tubercle, & surgical neck
What breathing instructions would you give your patient for all the routine views of the shoulder (AP
internal, external, and abduction)?
Suspend respiration
What special instructions would you give a patient for all your routine shoulder views (AP internal,
external, and abduction)?
Turn head away from side of interest & ask patient not to move
What are your contraindications for no young a routine shoulder view (AP internal, external, and
abduction)?
If you suspect a fix or dislocation
Imaging/Positioning Exam 1 Radiologic
Physics RADT 100 With Correct Answers
What are the routine views for the shoulder?
- AP internal rotation
- AP external rotation
- AP w/ abduction (baby arm)
What structures are shown on an AP shoulder with internal rotation?
Lesser tubercle & profile image of subscapular tendon
What film size would you use for all of your shoulder projections?
10x12 (cross-wise)
What is your focal film distance for all shoulder projections?
40" from the Bucky
What is the kVp setting for all your routine shoulder projections (AP internal, external, and abduction)?
70
What is your measurement for all your routine shoulder projections (AP internal, external, and
abduction)?
Through the Sagittal plane at the coracoid process
What structures should you include in your collimation for all your routine shoulder projections?
Clavicle, Acromian, greater tubercle, & surgical neck
What breathing instructions would you give your patient for all the routine views of the shoulder (AP
internal, external, and abduction)?
Suspend respiration
What special instructions would you give a patient for all your routine shoulder views (AP internal,
external, and abduction)?
Turn head away from side of interest & ask patient not to move
What are your contraindications for no young a routine shoulder view (AP internal, external, and
abduction)?
If you suspect a fix or dislocation
