RADIOLOGY - POSITIONING TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
On the dorsoplantar projection of the foot the central ray is directed _________
cephalad.
A. 10 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 25 degrees
D. 45 degrees - Answer-A. 10 degrees
For an oblique view of the foot, how many degrees should the foot be rotated?
A. 15 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 60 degrees
D. 90 degrees - Answer-B. 30 degrees
Where should the central ray enter for a dorsoplantar projection of the foot?
A. 3rd metatarsophalangeal joint
B. Base of the 3rd metatarsal
C. Anterior talus
D. 1st cuneiform - Answer-B. Base of the 3rd metatarsal
Which of the following would not be demonstrated on a medial oblique projection of the
foot?
A. Intertarsal joints
B. Intermetatarsal spaces
C. Tarsal bones
D. Ankle joint - Answer-D. Ankle joint
Which of the following must be done for a properly positioned A.P. projection of the
ankle?
A. Ankle joint dorsi-flexed
B. Tube angled 10 degrees cephalad
C. Plantar surface touching film
D. All of the above - Answer-A. Ankle joint dorsi-flexed
What is another name for an A.P. projection of the foot?
, A. Subtalar projection
B. Dorsoplantar projection
C. Plantodorsal projection
D. Semi-axial projection - Answer-B. Dorsoplantar projection
Which of the following require a lateral rotation for its oblique position?
A. Foot
B. 1st toe
C. Ankle
D. 5th toe - Answer-D. 5th toe
Where should the central ray enter for an A.P. projection of the 1st toe?
A. Interphalangeal joint
B. Proximal interphalangeal joint
C. Distal interphalangeal
D. 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint - Answer-A. Interphalangeal joint
The projection to demonstrate the stability of the longitudinal arch of the foot is:
A. Dorsoplantar
B. Oblique dorsoplantar
C. Lateral weight-bearing
D. Axial - Answer-C. Lateral weight-bearing
To obtain a semiaxial projection of the calcaneus, the number of degrees the central ray
is directed cephalad to the long axis of the foot is:
A. 30 degrees
B. 40 degrees
C. 50 degrees
D. 25 degrees - Answer-B. 40 degrees
Which of the following views would show the os calcis best?
A. A.P. foot
B. Lateral foot
C. Metatarsal projection
D. Oblique projection of foot - Answer-B. Lateral foot
A kite position is taken for:
A. Ruling out fracture
B. Weight bearing
C. Club feet
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