UPPER LIMB RADIOGRAPHY ULITIMATE
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the
elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?
- CorreCt Answers -2
What is the central ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is
partially flexed? - CorreCt Answers -0 degrees; perpendicular
The most common position used for performing an AP humerus radiograph
is: - CorreCt Answers -standing
How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be
placed for an AP humerus? - CorreCt Answers -1.5 inches
What position should the hand be placed in for an AP projection of the
humerus? - CorreCt Answers -supine
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the carpal canal? -
CorreCt Answers -Gaynor-Hart (tangential)
What tangential projections are used to demonstrate the carpal canal? -
CorreCt Answers -axial and inferosuperior
The central ray angulation for the tangential projection of demonstrating
the carpal canal is: - CorreCt Answers -25 to 30 degrees
, For the AP projection of the forearm, the hand is: - CorreCt Answers -
supinated
How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm? - CorreCt
Answers -0
Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP
projection of the forearm? - CorreCt Answers -wrist and elbow
The first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist is
called the: - CorreCt Answers -scaphoid
What is the largest carpal bone? - CorreCt Answers -capitate
The third metacarpal of the hand articulates with the: - CorreCt Answers -
capitate
The forearm consists of what bones? - CorreCt Answers -radius and ulna
How many phalanges are there in the thumb? - CorreCt Answers -2
The carpal bones articulate with the: - CorreCt Answers -radius
Which of the following passes through the carpal tunnel? - CorreCt
Answers -median nerve
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
If a patient is unable to extend the forearm for an AP projection of the
elbow, how many projections are necessary to avoid distortion of the joint?
- CorreCt Answers -2
What is the central ray angulation for the AP elbow when the forearm is
partially flexed? - CorreCt Answers -0 degrees; perpendicular
The most common position used for performing an AP humerus radiograph
is: - CorreCt Answers -standing
How far above the humeral head should the upper margin of the IR be
placed for an AP humerus? - CorreCt Answers -1.5 inches
What position should the hand be placed in for an AP projection of the
humerus? - CorreCt Answers -supine
Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the carpal canal? -
CorreCt Answers -Gaynor-Hart (tangential)
What tangential projections are used to demonstrate the carpal canal? -
CorreCt Answers -axial and inferosuperior
The central ray angulation for the tangential projection of demonstrating
the carpal canal is: - CorreCt Answers -25 to 30 degrees
, For the AP projection of the forearm, the hand is: - CorreCt Answers -
supinated
How many degrees is the central ray angled for the AP forearm? - CorreCt
Answers -0
Which of the following joints should be clearly demonstrated on the AP
projection of the forearm? - CorreCt Answers -wrist and elbow
The first bone located on the proximal row and lateral side of the wrist is
called the: - CorreCt Answers -scaphoid
What is the largest carpal bone? - CorreCt Answers -capitate
The third metacarpal of the hand articulates with the: - CorreCt Answers -
capitate
The forearm consists of what bones? - CorreCt Answers -radius and ulna
How many phalanges are there in the thumb? - CorreCt Answers -2
The carpal bones articulate with the: - CorreCt Answers -radius
Which of the following passes through the carpal tunnel? - CorreCt
Answers -median nerve
