Radiographic Procedures 2 Test 2

Front 1

A patient comes into the emergency room with an injury to the distal femur. Which of the following imaging procedure routine would be indicated when a femur is requested?

A. AP and lateral distal femur to include area of injury on 14x17 IRs

B.AP and lateral proximal femur on 14x17s plus AP and lateral knee images on 10x12 IRs

C.AP and Lateral distal femurs on 14x17's plus AP and lateral hip on 10x12 IRs

D.AP distal femur to include knee and lateral femur to include hip

Back 1

C. AP and Lateral distal femurs on 14x17's plus AP and lateral hip on 10x12 IRs

Front 2

A patient has a pelvis x-ray which is questionable for a fractured acetabulum. Which projection (s) would you perform to demonstrate this area?

Back 2

Judet Method

Front 3

A patient with hip pain from a fall comes into the emergency room. The physician orders a left hip study. The patient states they have a great deal of pain in the hip and cannot stand on the leg. Which of the following is the best initial imaging routine for this patient?

A. AP Pelvis with internal rotation and frog lateral hip

B.AP Pelvis without leg rotation and frog lateral hip

C.AP Pelvis with internal leg rotation and axiolateral hip

D.AP Pelvis without leg rotation and axiolateral hip

Back 3

D. AP Pelvis without leg rotation and axiolateral hip

Front 4

An AP pelvis image is underexposed (underpenetrated). The technique factors used were 80 kV, 40 inch SID, Grid (table bucky) and AEC with the center chamber active. What change would improve the image?

Back 4

Activate outer AEC chambers, deactivate center chamber

Front 5

An elderly patient with an externally rotated lower limb may have:

Back 5

A. Fracture of the proximal femur

Front 6

Back 6

A. base of patella

B. Apex of patella

C. tibial tuberosity

D. Neck of fibula

E. head of fibula

F. apex of head of fibula (styloid process)

G. superimposed medial and lateral condyles

H. Intercondylar sulcus (patellar surface)

Front 7

Back 7

A. medial condyle of tibia

B. Body or shaft of tibia

C. Medial malleolus

D. Lateral malleolus

E. body or shaft of fibula

F. Neck of fibula

G. Head of fibula

H. Styloid process of head of fibula

I. lateral condyle of tibia

J. Intercondylar eminence

Front 8

The arrow in this picture denotes what structure?

Back 8

Intercondylar Fossa

Front 9

This image represents which knee projection?

Back 9

Medial (internal) oblique

Front 10

What is the cassette placement for an axiolateral (inferio-superior) projection of the hip?

Back 10

Parallel to femoral neck

Front 11

What is the foot/leg position for this image of the pelvis?

Back 11

Internal (medial) rotation

Front 12

Where is the central ray placed for an AP projection of the knee?

Back 12

1/2 inch distal to apex of the patella

Front 13

Which of these descriptions best describes the image shown?

A. Lateral knee, over-rotated to IR

B.Lateral Knee, under-rotated to IR

C.Lateral knee with incorrect tube angle

D.Acceptable lateral knee

Back 13

A. Lateral knee, over-rotated to IR

Front 14

How much knee flexion is required for the weight-bearing PA axial projection (Rosenberg method) of the knee?

Back 14

45° flexion

Front 15

Another term for the intercondylar sulcus is the:

Back 15

patellar surface

Front 16

The best method of evaluating injuries to the menisci and ligaments of the knee joint involves:

Back 16

an MRI procedure

Front 17

Which one of the labeled structures is the medial condyle?

Back 17

A

Front 18

What CR angulation is required for an AP projection of the knee on a patient with an ASIS-to-tabletop measurement of 18 cm?

Back 18

3° to 5° caudad

Front 19

What is the major disadvantage of using 45° of flexion for the mediolateral projection of the knee?

Back 19

Draws the patella into the intercondylar sulcus

Front 20

How much flexion of the knee is recommended for the lateral projection of the patella?

Back 20

5° to 10° or less

Front 21

Situation: A radiograph of an AP knee reveals rotation with almost total superimposition of the fibular head and the proximal tibia. What must the technologist do to correct this positioning error on the repeat exposure?

Back 21

Rotate the knee medially slightly.

Front 22

Situation: A radiograph of a PA axial projection for the intercondylar fossa does not demonstrate the fossa well. It is foreshortened. The following positioning factors were used: patient prone, knee flexed 40° to 45°, CR angled to be perpendicular to the femur, 40-inch SID, and no rotation of the lower limb. Based on the factors used, what changes need to be made to produce a more diagnostic image?

Back 22

CR must be perpendicular to lower leg

Front 23

Situation: A patent enters the ER with a possible transverse fracture of the patella. Which of the following routines would safely provide the best images of the patella?

Back 23

AP and horizontal beam lateral, no flexion

Front 24

Which of the following knee projection requires the use of a special IR holding device

1.Hughston method

2.Béclere method

3.Bilateral Merchant method

4.Camp-Coventry method

Back 24

3. Bilateral Merchant method

Front 25

For the AP weight-bearing knee projection on an average patient, the CR should be:

Back 25

perpendicular to the image receptor

Front 26

Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease

1.Plantodorsal (axial) and lateral calcaneus

2.AP bilateral weight-bearing knees

3.AP, lateral, and oblique ankle

perpendicular to the image receptor

4. AP and Lateral Knee

Back 26

4. AP and Lateral Knee

Front 27

A malformation of the acetabulum causing displacement of the femoral head is known as:

Back 27

congenital hip dysplasia

Front 28

A radiograph of an AP pelvis demonstrates that the right obturator foramen is foreshortened but the left foramen is open. Which one of the following positioning errors is present on this radiograph?

a.Left rotation

b.Excessive CR angle

c.Right rotation

d.Right tilt

Back 28

c.Right rotation

Front 29

A radiograph of an axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection reveals that there is an excessive amount of grid lines present. A 6:1 linear grid was used. Which of the following points will correct this problem on the repeat exposure?a.Decrease the SID.

b.Keep the image receptor parallel to the femoral neck and perpendicular to CR.

c.Keep the image receptor perpendicular to the femoral neck.

d.Use a screen rather than a grid.

Back 29

b.Keep the image receptor parallel to the femoral neck and perpendicular to CR.

Front 30

Flattening of the femoral head due to a vascular interruption is known as:

Back 30

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Front 31

The tibial plateaus slope:

Back 31

posteriorly 10 to 20 degrees

Front 32

How much should the thighs be abducted for the AP oblique projection of the femoral necks (modified Cleaves method)?

Back 32

45 degrees

Front 33

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

Back 33

15 to 20 degrees

Front 34

Which bones fuse to form the acetabulum?

Back 34

Ischium, pubis, and ilium

Front 35

Which projection of the hip is shown in the figure?

Back 35

axiolateral

Front 36

What view of the Tib/Fib is this and what are its parts?

Back 36

Anterior View

A- Anterior crest

B- Articular facets (tibialplateau)

C- Body of fibula

D- Fibular notch (of tibia)

E- Intercondylareminence (medial and distal intercondylartubercles)

F- Lateral condyle

G- Lateral malleolus

H- Medial condyle

I- Body or shaft of Tibia

J- Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

K- Distal Tibiofibular Joint

L- Medial Malleolus

Front 37

What view is this of the Tib/Fib and what are its parts?

Back 37

Lateral View

A- Articular facets (tibialplateau) (10°-20° )

B- Apex of styloidprocess

C- Body (shaft) of fibula

D- Body (shaft) of tibia

E- Fibular head

F- Lateral malleolus

G- Medial malleolus

H- Fibular neck

I- Tibial tuberosity

Front 38

Back 38

A- Medial Condyle of the Tibia

B- Body or shaft of Tibia

C- Medial Malleolus

D- Lateral Malleolus

E- Body or shaft of Fibula

F- Neck of Fibula

G- Head of Fibula

H- Apex (styloid process) of head of Fibula

I- Lateral Condyle of Tibia

J- Intercondylar eminence ( tibial spine)

Front 39

Back 39

A- Intercondylar Eminence (tibial spine)

B- Tibial Tuberosity

C- Body or shaft of Tibia

D- Body or shaft of Fibula

E- Medial Malleolus

F- Lateral Malleolus

Front 40

What view of the Patella is this and what are its parts?

Back 40

Lateral View

A- Patellar Surface

B- Patella (Sesamoid Bone)

C- Popliteal Surface

Front 41

What view of the Patella is this and what are its parts?

Back 41

Inferior View

A- Patellofemoral Joint

B- Medial Epicondyle

C- Medial Condyle

D- Intercondylar Fossa (notch)

E- Lateral Condyle

F- Lateral Epicondyle

G- Patellar Surface (intercondylar sulcus) (trochlear groove)

Front 42

What are the 4 major ligaments of the knee joint?

Back 42

•Posteriorcruciate

•Anteriorcruciate

•Fibularcollateral

•Tibialcollateral

Front 43

What view of the Knee Joint is this and what are its parts?

Back 43

Oblique

A- Femur

B- Posterior Cruciate Ligament

C- Fibular Collateral Ligament

D- Tendon of Popliteus Muscle

E- Lateral Meniscus

F- Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

G- Fibula

H- Tibia

I- Patellar Ligament

J- Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Front 44

What view of the Knee Joint is this and what are its parts?

Back 44

Anterior View

A- Patellar Surface

B- Femur

C- Posterior Cruciate Ligament

D- Medial Condyle

E- Medial Meniscus

F- Transverse Ligament

G- Tibial (medial) Collateral Ligament

H- Tibia

I- Fibula

J- Fibular Collateral Ligament

K- Lateral Meniscus

L- Lateral Condyle

M- Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Front 45

Back 45

A- Medial and Lateral Intercondylar Tubercles

B- Lateral Epicondyle of Femur

C- Lateral Condyle of Femur

D- Lateral Condyle of Tibia

E- Articular Facets of Tibia

F- Medial Condyle of Tibia

G- Medial Condyle of Femur

H- Medial Epicondyle of Femur

I- Patella

Front 46

Back 46

A- Patella

B- Femoropatellar Joint

C- Lateral Condyle

D- Patellar Surface

E- Medial Condyle

Front 47

What x-ray is being taken?

Back 47

AP TIB/FIB

Front 48

What x-ray is being taken?

Back 48

Lateral TIB/FIB

Front 49

What x-ray is being taken?

Back 49

AP Knee

Front 50

For an AP TIB/FIB, where is the CR?

Back 50

CR to midpoint of leg

Front 51

For an Lateral TIB/FIB, where is the CR?

Back 51

CR to midpoint of leg

Front 52

For an AP Knee, where is the CR?

Back 52

CR parallel to tibialplateaus

CR ½ inch (1.25 cm) distal to apex ofpatella

Front 53

AP Knee CR Angle-

What is the CR angle for 18 cm and below?

What is the CR angle for 19-24 cm?

What is the CR angle for 25 cm and above?

Back 53

18 cm and below- 5 degrees caudad

19-24 cm- perpendicular

25 cm and above- 5 degrees cephalad

Front 54

What pathology is demonstrated in this picture?

Back 54

Benign Bone Lesion

Front 55

What x-ray is being performed?

Back 55

AP Medial Oblique Knee

Front 56

For an Medial Oblique Knee, where is the CR?

Back 56

CR ½ inch (1.25 cm) distal apex ofpatella

Front 57

What x-ray is being taken?

Back 57

Lateral Knee

Front 58

For a Lateral Knee, where is the CR?

Back 58

CR 5°-7° cephalad

CR 1 inch (2.5 cm) distal to medialepicondyle

Front 59

Do you angle for a Cross Table Lateral of the knee?

Back 59

No

Front 60

For weight bearing knees, where is the CR?

Back 60

Perpendicular

Front 61

PA Axial Weight-Bearing Bilateral KneeProjection is also known as the __________.

Back 61

Rosenberg Method

Front 62

What is the name of this x-ray method?

Back 62

Camp-Coventry Method (PA AxialProjection)

Front 63

What is the name of this x-ray method?

Back 63

HolmbladMethod

Front 64

What is the name of this x-ray method?

Back 64

AP Axial (BÉclere)

Front 65

What are the different ways to view a "sunrise" projection?

Back 65

Merchant Bilateral Method

InferosuperiorProjection

HughstonMethod

SettegastMethod

Hobbs ModificationSuperoinferiorSitting Tangential

Front 66

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 66

Calcified Popliteal artery

Front 67

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 67

Fabella

Front 68

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 68

Calcifications in bakers cyst

Front 69

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 69

Osgood Schlatters

Front 70

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 70

Spiral Fracture

Front 71

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 71

Giant Cell Tumor

Front 72

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 72

Ricketts

Front 73

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 73

Sarcoma

Front 74

What pathology is seen on this picture?

Back 74

Avulsion Fracture

Front 75

What are the repeatable error(s) onthis image?

Back 75

Improper Flexion

Over Rotated

Front 76

What are the repeatable error(s) on this image?

Back 76

Under Rotation- the Fibula is almost covered by the Tibia

Front 77

What are the repeatable error(s) on this image?

Back 77

Improper Tuber Angle

Front 78

What is the most likely diagnosis forthis image? Is it malignant?

Back 78

Non Malignant Osteochondroma

Front 79

What is the most likely diagnosis forthis image? Is it malignant?

Back 79

Malignant Osteogenic Sarcoma

Front 80

What are the repeatable error(s) on this image?

Back 80

Over Rotation

Front 81

What are the repeatable error(s) on this image?

Back 81

Hardware cutoff

Front 82

What kind of fracture is this?

Back 82

Compound

Front 83

Label the parts

Back 83

A- Sacroiliac Joint

B- Hip Joint

C- Symphysis Pubis

D- Foot

E- Leg

F- Femur

G- Pelvic Girdle

Front 84

Femur

Back 84

Classifiedas a long bone

Largestbone in the body

Front 85

Head of Femur

Back 85

Proximal,rounded end

Articulateswith acetabulum of pelvis to form hip joint

Front 86

What aspect of the Femur is this and what are its parts?

Back 86

Anterior Aspect

A- Head

B- Neck

C- Lesser Trochanter

D- Medial Epicondyle

E- Medial Condyle

F- Patellar Surface

G- Lateral Condyle

H- Lateral Epicondyle

I- 5-15 degree of medial angle of body

J- Body

K- Greater Trochanter

Front 87

What aspect of the Femur is this and what are its parts?

Back 87

Posterior Aspect

A- Head

B- Neck

C- Lesser Trochanter

D- Body

E- Popliteal Surface

F- Adductor Tubercle

G- Medial Epicondyle

H- Medial Condyle

I- Intercondylar Fossa

J- Lateral Condyle

K- Lateral Epicondyle

L- Greater Trochanter

Front 88

Back 88

A- Greater Trochanter

B- Neck

C- Head

D- Fovea Capitis

E- Greater Trochanter

F- Intertrochanteric Crest

G- Lesser Trochanter

H- Body or Shaft

Front 89

Back 89

A- Ossa Coxae/ Innominate Bones

B- Sacrum

C- Coccyx

Front 90

What is the Pelvis composed of?

Back 90

Innominate Bones

Sacrum

Coccyx

Front 91

What are the 3 parts of the Hip (innominate) bone?

Back 91

Ilium

Pubis

Ischium

Front 92

Back 92

A- Ilium

B- Acetabulum

C- Pubis

D- Ischium

Front 93

What body part is this and what are its parts?

Back 93

Ilium

A- Iliac Crest

B- Ala (wing)

C- Body

D- Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS)

E- Posterioer Inferior Iliac Spine

F- Acetabulum

G- Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

H- Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

Front 94

What body part is this and what are its parts?

Back 94

Ischium

A- Upper Body

B- Acetabulum

C- Ramus

D- Lower Body

E- Ischial Tuberosity

F- Lesser Sciatic Notch

G- Ischial Spine

H- Greater Sciatic Notch

Front 95

What body part is this and what are its parts?

Back 95

Pubis/Pubic Bone

A- Symphysis Pubis

B- Ischial Spine

C- Obturator Foramina

D- Body

E- Superior Ramus

F- Inferior Ramus

G- Obturator Foramen

Front 96

What is this an image of and what are its parts?

Back 96

Bony landmarks of the pelvis

A- Crest of Ilium

B- Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

C- Crest of Ilium

D- Symphysis Pubis

E- Greater Trochanter

F- Ischial Tuberosity

G- Ischial Tuberosity

H- Symphysis Pubis

Front 97

Label these parts

Back 97

A- Greater or False Pelvis

B- Lesser or True Pelvis

C- Brim of Pelvis

Front 98

Name the 3 gender differences of the pelvis

Back 98

•Generalshape

•Angleof pubic arch

•Shapeof inlet

Front 99

What is the angle of the pubic arch for a female?

Back 99

> 90 degrees (obtuse angle)

Front 100

What is the angle of the pubic arch for a male?

Back 100

< 90 degrees (acute angle)

Front 101

What is this an image of and what are its parts?

Back 101

Birth Canal

A- Inlet

B- Outlet

C- Plane of Inlet

D- Cavity

E- Plane of Outlet

Front 102

What is this an image of and what are its parts?

Back 102

AP PELVIS

A- Iliac Crest

B- ASIS

C- Body of Left Ischium

D- Ischial Tuberosity

E- Symphysis Pubis

F- Inferior Ramus of Right Pubis

G- Superior Ramus of Right Pubis

H- Right Ischial Spine

I- Acetabulum of Right Hip

J- Neck of Right Femur

K- Greater Trochanter of Right Femur

L- Head of Right Femur

M- Ala (wing) of Right Ilium

Front 103

Label these joints

Back 103

A- Sacroiliac Joints

B- Union of Acetabulum

C- Hip Joints

D- Pubis Symphysis

Front 104

Sacroiliac Joint

What is its classification?

What is its movement?

What is its mobility?

Back 104

Synovial

Amphiarthrodial

Limited

Front 105

Hip Joint

What is its classification?

What is its movement?

What is its mobility?

Back 105

Synovial

Diarthrodial

Spheroidal

Front 106

Symphysis Pubis

What is its classification?

What is its movement?

What is its mobility?

Back 106

Cartilaginous

Amphiarthrodial

Limited

Front 107

Union of Acetabulum

What is its classification?

What is its movement?

What is its mobility?

Back 107

Cartilaginous

Synarthrodial

Immovable

Front 108

What rotation is this?

Back 108

Internal

Front 109

What rotation is this?

Back 109

External

Front 110

FemurPositioning Considerations

Back 110

-Include both joints on initial exam

-Dependingon site of injury/other factors: you include an additional AP/Lat ofjoint (knee, hip)that is not included onAP femur

-Hardwareor area of injury should always be on contiguous film

Front 111

What position is this?

Back 111

AP (mid and distal) Femur

Front 112

What is the leg rotation and position of CR on an AP (mid and distal) Femur?

Back 112

Rotateleg 5° internally

CR tomidpoint of IR

Front 113

What is this position?

Back 113

Lateral (mid and distal) Femur

Front 114

What is the leg rotation and position of CR on an Lateral (mid and distal) Femur?

Back 114

•Truelateral

•CR tomidpoint of IR

Front 115

What is this position?

Back 115

AP Pelvis

Front 116

What is the leg rotation and position of CR on an AP Pelvis?

Back 116

•Rotatelimbs internally (nontrauma)

•CRmidway between level of ASIS and symphysis pubis

•Checkiliac crest and trochanter

Front 117

In what position is the Lesser Trochanter visible for a Pelvis?

Back 117

Anatomic

Front 118

In what position is the Lesser Trochanter in Profile for a Pelvis?

Back 118

External Rotation, relaxed position

Front 119

For an APAxial Outlet Projection (Taylor Method), how is the CR positioned?

Back 119

-CR20°-35° cephalad (males), 30°-45° cephalad (females)

-CRcentered to 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) distal to symphysis pubis

Front 120

For an APAxial Inlet Projection, how is the CR positioned?

Back 120

CR40° caudad at level of ASIS

Front 121

What projection is this?

Back 121

PosteriorOblique—Acetabulum (JudetMethod)

Front 122

What position is this?

Back 122

AP Hip

Front 123

Back 123

A- Ilium

B- Acetabulum

C- Femoral Head

D- Greater Trochanter

E- Femoral Neck

F- Pubic Symphysis

G- Lesser Trochanter

H- Femoral Body

Front 124

ModifiedCleaves Method is also known as...

Back 124

Unilateral Frog-Leg Projection

Front 125

What method is this?

Back 125

Axiolateral (Inferosuperior) (Danelius-MillerMethod)

Front 126

Identify an obvious repeatable positioning error

Back 126

Legs not inverted

Front 127

•Identifyone obvious repeatable positioning error.

•Wasthe gonadal shield correctly placed?

Back 127

- hand in picture

- no its not even on the gonads

Front 128

Whereis the CR centered for an AP pelvis projection?

Back 128

Level of ASIS

Front 129

Tominimize distortion of the femoral neck for an AP bilateral frog-legprojection, the lower limbs should be abducted:

Back 129

45 degrees

Front 130

Howis the cassette aligned for an axiolateral (Danelius-Miller method) projection?

Back 130

Parallel to femoral neck

Front 131

Describe this fracture

Back 131

pelvic ring fracture of pubis

Front 132

What is the recommended collimated field size for an AP hip?

Back 132

10 X 12 in

Front 133

A common condition of the femur that develops in elderly patients, leading to frequent fractures of the hip is:

Back 133

Osteoporosis

Front 134

The incomplete or avulsion of the tibial tuberosity is known as:

Back 134

Osgood Schlatter Disease

Front 135

Paget's Disease

Back 135

disrupts new bone growth resulting in overproduction of very dense yet soft bone

Front 136

Osteomalacia

Back 136

"rickets"

bone softening caused by lack of bone mineralization secondary to deficiency of calcium, phosphorus, or vitamin D in diet or inability to absorb these minerals

Front 137

Osteosarcoma

Back 137

highly malignant primary bone tumors that occur from childhood to young adulthood

-usually seen in long bones and may cause gross destruction of bones

Front 138

Where is the central ray directed for the tangential projection (settegast method) of the patella?

Back 138

through the patellofemoral joint space

Front 139

A patient with hip pain from a fall comes into the emergency room. The physician orders a left hip study. The patient states they have a great deal of pain in the hip and cannot stand on the leg. Which of the following is the best initial imaging routine for this patient?

A. AP Pelvis with internal rotation and frog lateral hip

B. AP Pelvis with out leg rotation and frog lateral hip

C. AP Pelvis with internal leg rotation and axiolateral hip

D. AP Pelvis without leg rotation and axiolateral hip

Back 139

D. AP Pelvis without leg rotation and axiolateral hip

Front 140

The symphysis pubis provides limited movement during pelvic trauma and during:

Back 140

Labor and Delivery

Front 141

A radiographic appearance of a highly malignant and extensive destructive lesion that usually occurs in long bones and produces a sunburst pattern describes:

Back 141

Osteogenic Sarcoma

Front 142

How much should the thighs be abducted for the AP Oblique projection of the femoral neck (modified Cleaves method)?

Back 142

45 degrees

Front 143

Which projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Back 143

AP and Lateral Knee

Front 144

Which bones fuse to form the acetabulum?

Back 144

Ischium, Pubis, Ilium

Front 145

Which of the following will be shown "in profile" if the lower limbs are in correct position for an AP pelvis?

A. lesser trochanters

B. anterior superior iliac spines

C. greater trochanters

D. anterior inferior iliac spines

Back 145

C. greater trochanters

Front 146

What is the cassette placement for an axiolateral (inferio-superior) projection of the hip?

Back 146

Parallel to Femoral neck

Front 147

Which of the following methods demonstrates the hip in an axiolateral projection?

Back 147

Danelius-Miller

Front 148

Which of the following projections of the knee best demonstrates the narrowing of joint space?

Back 148

AP of both knees with weight-bearing

Front 149

When the ASIS to tabletop measurements is greater than 24 cm, the central ray angulation for an AP knee is:

Back 149

5 degrees cephalad

Front 150

How much flexion of the knee is recommended for the lateral projection of the patella?

Back 150

5 to 10 degrees or less

Front 151

Where is the central ray placed for an AP projection of the knee?

Back 151

1/2 inch distal to apex of the patella

Front 152

Another term for osteochondroma is:

Back 152

Exostosis

Front 153

The most common routine projection(s) for the pelvis include:

Back 153

AP only

Front 154

Situation: A patient comes to the radiology department for a knee study with special interest in the region of the proximal tibiofibular joint and the lateral condyle of the tibia. Which of the following positioning routines should the technologist obtain?

Back 154

AP, Lateral, and Medial Oblique

Front 155

A radiograph of an AP pelvis reveals that the lesser trochanters are not visualized. This pelvis projection was performed for nontraumatic reasons. What should the technologist do (if anything) to correct this on the repeat exposure?

Back 155

DO nothing. Accept the radiograph and do not repeat the exposure.

Front 156

Which of the following knee projection requires the use of a special IR holding device?

Back 156

Bilateral Merchant Method

Front 157

How many degrees should the feet and lower limbs be internally rotated for an AP pelvis radiograph?

Back 157

15-20 degrees