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RADT465 Rad. Proced.
ARRT Registry Review Covering Radiographic Procedures Content Area
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The coronoid process is demonstrated in which of the following projections? | Medial oblique elbow (Saia, p39) |
| Which of the following pathological conditions results in widening of the intercostal spaces? | Emphysema (Saia, p41) |
| For best visualization of the lower ribs, the exposure should be made during what stage of breathing? | On expiration (Saia, p42) |
| What method can be used to avoid excessive superimposition of the metacarpophalangeal joints in the oblique projection of the hand? | Oblique the hand no more than 45 degrees (Saia, p43) |
| In which patient position is the right kidney demonstrated parallel to the IR? | Left posterior oblique (LPO) (Saia, p44) |
| A lateral projection of the hand with the phalanges fully extended is often included to evaluate what? | A foreign body and the soft tissue (Saia, p45) |
| In what position is the patient placed in order to visualize the right axillary ribs? | Left anterior oblique (LAO) & right posterior oblique (RPO) (Saia, p46) |
| A small bony fragment being pulled away from a bony process describes what type of fracture? | Avulsion fracture (Saia, p48) |
| In an oblique projection of the lumbar spine, what part of the "Scotty dog" represents the lumbar transverse process? | Nose (Saia, p49) |
| Why would a radiographer perform anteroposterior stress projections of the ankle? | Following inversion or eversion injuries & to demonstrate a ligament tear (Saia, p50) |
| The sphenoid sinuses are demonstrated on which positions? | Modified Waters (mouth open) & lateral (Saia, p51) |
| Which position, during a double-contrast BE, would provide the radiologist with the best double-contrast demonstration of the lateral wall of the descending colon and the medial wall of the ascending colon? | Right lateral decubitus (Saia, p53) |
| Contrast media is introduced through a uterine cannula in what radiographic examination? | Hysterosalpingogram (Saia, p54) |
| The apophyseal joints of the thoracic spine are best demonstrated with the patient in what position? | Midsagittal plane 20 degrees to the IR (Saia, p56) |
| Which direction is the patient obliqued when he or she is AP recumbent and the glenoid cavity is to be demonstrated in profile? | Toward the affected side (Saia, p58) |
| When demonstration of the longitudinal arch of the foot is warranted, which projection of the foot is needed? | Lateral weight-bearing (Saia, p41) |
| The Judet method (RPO position) of the right acetabulum will demonstrate what structures? | The anterior rim of the right acetabulum & the right iliac wing (Saia, p42) |
| Subacromial or subcoracoid dislocation is best demonstrated on what position? | PA oblique scapular Y of the shoulder (Saia, p46) |
| Why is it recommended that a radiolucent sponge be placed under a patient's waist for a lateral projection of the lumbar spine? | To make the vertebral column parallel with the IR & to place the intervertebral disk spaces perpendicular to the IR (Saia, p48) |
| Which position of the foot can the sesamoid bones be visualized without superimposition of the metatarsals or phalanges? | Tangential metatarsals/toes (Saia, p49) |
| What projections of the knee are performed for demonstration of the intercondylar fossa? | Camp coventry method, Holmblad method, & Beclere method (Bontrager, p 249-251) |
| The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are best visualized on what cervical projection? | True lateral projection of the cervical spine (Bontrager, p 292) |
| The AP axial projection of the sacrum is performed with a(n) ______ angle, while the AP axial coccyx projection encompasses the use of a(n) ______ angle. | 15 degree cephalic; 10 degree caudal (Bontrager, p 343) |
| A patient is experiencing right anterior upper rib pain. In what way should the radiographer position the patient for rib x-rays? | With the anterior right ribs closest to the image receptor (PA) (Bontrager, p 357) |
| Which projection of the skull employs a 30 degree caudal angle to the OML or 37 degree caudal angle to the IOML? | AP axial projection (Towne Method) (Bontrager, p 392) |
| What imaginary positioning line is perpendicular to the plane of the image receptor in the parietoacanthial projection (Waters Method) for facial bones? | Mentomeatal line (MML) (Bontrager, p 420) |
| How is the patient's head positioned for the Caldwell Method for demonstration of the facial bones? | PA, chin is tucked, OML perpendicular to the IR with no rotation or tilt (Bontrager, p 421) |
| The IOML is _____ to the IR for a submentovertex projection for the sinuses. | Parallel (Bontrager, p 441) |
| PA projections of the wrist with ulnar deviation demonstrate fractures of the what? | Scaphoid and lateral carpals (Bontrager, p 155) |
| The greater tubercle is visualized in full profile on what type of projection? | AP shoulder projection with external rotation (Bontrager, p 185) |
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