RTE Clinical Exam 3rd Semester
Summer 2024
How do you place the OML for a Pa projection of the mandible? - ANSWER-
perpendicular to IR
How do you position the elbow for the forearm lateral? - ANSWER-Elbow Flexed 90
How do you position the hand for the lateral view to demonstrate FB? - ANSWER-knife
lateral
How do you position the patient if you cannot place the OML perpendicular to IR? -
ANSWER-IOML perpendicular to IR
How is the patients elbow positioned for an ap projection of the elbow if patient cant lay
elbow flat - ANSWER-partial flextionl
How many degrees do you have to rotate the pelvis to radiograph the left SI joint in
posterior oblique position? - ANSWER-25-30
How much body rotation is required for the oblique projections of the thoracic spine? -
ANSWER-20 from true lateral
How much CR angulation is required for the AP Axial projection of the cervical spine? -
ANSWER-15-20 cephalad
How much do you have to flex the knee for a true lateral radiograph of the knee? -
ANSWER-20-30
How much flexion of the knee is necessary for the lateral position of the femur? -
ANSWER-45
How much rotation of the leg is required for a Mortise Projection of the ankle? -
ANSWER-15-20 medial rotation
How much rotation of the leg is required for an Ap oblique projection of the ankle? -
ANSWER-45 medial rotation
How much rotation of the leg is required to make a true AP projection of the knee? -
ANSWER-3-5 internal rotation
How much rotation of the legs is needed for an AP projection of the pelvis? - ANSWER-
15-20 internally rotated
, In an open mouth view of the cervical spine the odontoid process is obscured by the
teeth. What corrective measures would you take during the repeat to avoid this
problem? - ANSWER-Ensure base of the skull and lower margin of teeth is
perpendicular to IR
Name the carpal bones. - ANSWER-Proximal row: scaphoid, lunate ,triquetrium,
pisiform
Name the paranasal sinuses? - ANSWER-Frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid , and maxillary
sinuses
Name the seven tarsal bones - ANSWER-Calcaneus, talus, cuboid, navicular, medial
(1st), intermediate (2nd), and lateral (3rd) cuneiform.
The patient is rotated ______ degree to preform an RAO position of the sternum. -
ANSWER-15-20 to right side
What are the routine views for the paranasal sinuses? - ANSWER-PA caldwell, waters,
affected lateral, SMV
What body rotation best demonstrates the body of the mandible in a lateral projection? -
ANSWER-30 rotation toward IR
What CR angulation is required for a PA Axial projection of the clavicle? - ANSWER-15-
30 caudad
What CR Angulation is required for an AP Axial projection of the clavicle? - ANSWER-
15-30 cephalad
What is the body rotation for lumbar spine oblique? - ANSWER-45
What is the body rotation for the oblique projections of the cervical spine? - ANSWER-
45 and head in lateral
What is the centering point for a knee AP projection? - ANSWER-1/2 inch distal to apex
of the patela
What is the centering point for an AP projection of the hip? - ANSWER-CR
perpendicular to IR, directed 1-2 in distal to mid femoral neck
What is the centering point for the AP projection of the foot? - ANSWER-Base of the 3rd
metatarsal
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