RADT465/Procedures Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Which three important fat pads are associated with the elbow? | Anterior, Posterior, and Supinator |
| In what positioning of the lumbar spine are the zygapophyseal articulations demonstrated? | RPO or LPO (Scottie dogs) |
| In what projection of the skull is the OML perpendicular to the IR, the petrous pyramids fill the orbits, and the CR is perpendicular to the IR and exits the nasion? | PA Projection of the Skull |
| What is the term used to describe the congenital defect in which the sternum is depressed posteriorly? | Pectus Excavatum |
| What position can be used to demonstrate vertical patellar fractures and the patellofemoral articulation? | Tangential Patella |
| What are double-contrast examinations useful for visualizing within the stomach or large bowel? | Gastric or Bowel Mucosa |
| Voluntary striated muscle falls into which muscle category? | Skeletal Muscle |
| How should you obtain a chest x-ray for air-fluid levels on a patient with traumatic spine injuries? | Lateral Dorsal Decubitus |
| When obtaining an oblique hand x-ray, what can you do to better visualize the interphalangeal joints? | Support the phalanges with a sponge |
| In a lateral chest x-ray, in what order are the trachea, esophagus, and the cardiac apex visualized anterior to posterior? | Cardiac Apex, Trachea, Esophagus |
| When obtaining a knee x-ray, what angle would you use for a patient with an ASIS to tabletop measurement between 19 and 24 cm? | No Angle |
| Failure to achieve sufficient internal rotation of the lower leg for an AP hip x-ray would result in what visualization error of the femoral neck? | The femoral neck would appear foreshortened |
| What structures are demonstrated in a Coyle method axial trauma lateral of the elbow? | Radial Head and Capitulum |
| What bones comprise the cranial floor? | Two Temporal bones, Ethmoid, and Sphenoid |
| What two positions may be used to demonstrate the hepatic flexure and ascending colon free of self-superimposition during a double-contrast study of the large bowel? | LPO and RAO |
| When imaging a foot, the interspaces between the first and second cuneiforms may best be visualized in which projection? | Lateral Oblique Foot |
| At what thoracic level may the sternal angle be found? | T5 |
| Is the intertrochanteric line located on the anterior or posterior femur? | Anterior |
| When obtaining a lateral projection of the humerus, how should the epicondyles appear, and which tubercle should appear in profile on the medial aspect of the humerus? | The epicondyles should be superimposed, and the lesser tubercle should appear in profile medially |
| What structures are comprised within the mediastinum? | Heart, Great Vessels, Trachea, Esophagus, and Thymus Gland |
| What portion of the humerus articulates with the ulna? | Trochlea |
| When imaging a forearm in the lateral projection, What evaluation criteria must be met? | The humeral epicondyles must be superimposed perpendicular to the IR, the radius and ulna should be superimposed at their distal aspects, and the radial tuberosity should face anteriorly |
| What is the term used to define the junction of the sagittal and coronal sutures? | Bregma |
| When imaging an oblique lumbar spine, what anatomy should correspond with the ear of the "Scottie dog"? | Transverse Process |
| What degree of obliquity is used to demonstrate the lumbosacral zygapophyseal joint ? | 30 Degrees RPO or LPO |
| What bones comprise the bony thorax? | 12 Pairs of Ribs, Sternum (Manubrium, Body, and Xiphoid Process), and 12 Thoracic Vertebrae |
| What degree of obliquity demonstrates the thoracic zygapophyseal joints? | 20 Degrees RPO or LPO |
| What structure is located midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis? | Acetabulum |
| When imaging a medial oblique foot, what structure should be demonstrated to articulate with the talus? | Navicular |
| What degree of obliquity best demonstrates the zygapophyseal articulations of L1-L4? | 45 Degrees RPO or LPO |
| What is the term used to describe the portion of the long bone from which it grows? | Metaphysis |
| What is the term used to describe the presence of blood in vomit? | Hematemesis |
| What is the term used to describe the outermost wall of the digestive tract? | Serosa |
| When reviewing an oblique image of the lumbar spine, the pedicles are demonstrated on the anterior portion of the vertebral body. What positioning error is observed? | Insufficient Rotation |
| What image should be obtained on a patient with cervical trauma to rule out fracture or subluxation? | Horizontal beam lateral |
| When imaging the mandible, what anatomy is best visualized with the patient placed in a PA position and the CR directed 20 degrees cephalad? | Rami |
| When performing IV urography, what is the prone position recommended to demonstrate? | Ureteral Filling, Renal Pelvis |
| What is demonstrated by the AP Axial projection of the cervical spine? | C3-C7 vertebral bodies |
| What is the term used to describe the act of turning the foot outwards? | Eversion |
| What gastric structure is filled with barium when the patient is placed in a supine recumbent position? | Fundus |
| What is the term used to describe the cartilaginous portion of growing bone found at the extremities of long bones? | Epiphysis |
| When obtaining an AP mobile chest x-ray, for visualization of air fluid levels, on a patient who is incapable of sitting completely vertical, how should the CR be directed? | The CR should be Parallel to the Floor |
| What cervical imaging best visualizes the zygapophyseal joints? | Lateral |
| In which tangential axial projection of the patella is complete relaxation of the quadriceps femoris required? | Supine flexion 45 degrees (Merchant) |
| During a radiographic examination of the large bowel, the patient is placed in a supine position, what angle is necessary to visualized the sigmoid colon? | 30-40 Degrees Cephalad |
| What type of pediatric fracture involves the growth plate? | Salter-Harris |
| What is a term to used describe the posterior surface of the scapula? | Dorsal Surface |
| What position should be used to obtain optimal visualization of the sternum in the heart shadow? | RAO |
| With the patient placed in an LPO position, what structure is best visualized filled with barium? | Hepatic/Right Colic Flexure |
| What structures are best visualized in a PA Axial Oblique projection of the cervical spine? | Intervertebral Foramina Nearest the IR |
| Which metacarpal does the trapezium articulate with? | 1st Metacarpal |
| What positioning is used to demonstrate a PA Caldwell projection of the sinuses? | The OML should be elevated 15 Degrees from Horizontal |
| What may affect the positioning of the stomach within the body during GI imaging? | Respiratory Phase, Body Habitus, Patient Position |
| What radiographic examination may be performed to visualize vesicoureteral reflux? | Voiding Cystourethrogram |
| During radiographic examinations of traumatic injuries to the upper limb, what considerations should be observed? | Two views should be obtained at 90 Degrees to each other, and both joints must be included |
| What is the path of blood flow as it leaves the left ventricle? | Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins |
| What strategies should be utilized for radiation protection of the pediatric patient? | Use appropriate gonadal shielding, Shield torso while imaging upper extremities |
| What structures should be visualized through the foramen magnum in an AP Axial (Towne) projection of the skull? | Posterior Clinoid Processes, Dorsum Sella |
| What position is the patient placed in for an AP recumbent view? | Supine |
| Which two projections would be best to visualize a shoulder to rule out fractures? | AP, Scapular Y |
| What is the term used to describe the layer of cancellous tissue between the inner and outer layers of the adult cranial bones? | Diploe |
| When obtaining an AP Axial projection of the hip, what degree of obliquity should be used to place the femoral necks parallel to the image receptor? | Abduct the legs 40 Degrees from vertical |
| Multiple projections must be obtained to demonstrate the entire circumference of the radial head. Which positions must be utilized? | Epicondyles perpendicular to the IR, hand pronated, hand supinated, and hand lateral in internal rotation |
| What may be effective in reducing radiation exposure during scoliosis imaging? | PA Projection, Breast Shields, Compensating Filtration |
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