RTE 1523 Final Questions and Answers
______clinical condition will require a decrease in manual technical factors - ANSWER-
advanced osteoporosis
1-7 ribs - ANSWER-true ribs
1-7 ribs - ANSWER-which ribs are considered true ribs
10 degrees caudad - ANSWER-The central-ray angle for an AP axial projection of the
coccyx is:
14X17 IR - ANSWER-what size IR is used on a lateral L5 S1 projection
15 cephalad - ANSWER-what type of CR angulation is required for an AP axial
projection for the cervical spine supine
15 degrees - ANSWER-recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the
sternum for a hypersthenic (barrel chested) type of patient
15 degrees cephalad - ANSWER-what type of CR angle is required for a posterior
oblique position of the cervical spine
2 inches above pubis symphysis - ANSWER-where is the CR Centered for an AP axial
projection of the sacrum
2" above symphysis pubis - ANSWER-where is the CR Centered for an AP axial
projection of the sacrum
20 degrees - ANSWER-what is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO
projection of the sternum for a asthenic type patient
20 degrees cephalad - ANSWER-what type of CR angle is recommended when
performing AP axial C spine projection erect
3 to 5 inches - ANSWER-in the erect adult bony thorax the poster or vertebral end of the
typical rib is ______ higher than or more superior to the anterior portion
3-5 inches - ANSWER-in the erect adult bony thorax the posterior portion of the typical
rib is ________ higher or more superior to the anterior portion
30 degrees cephalad - ANSWER-what CR angulations should be used for an AP axial
projection of the L5 S1 joint space on a male patient
,40 years old - ANSWER-approximately what age does a xiphoid process become totally
ossified
40 years old - ANSWER-approximately what age does the xiphoid process become
totally ossified
45 degrees - ANSWER-the average degree of rotation required to demonstrate the L3-4
zygapophyseal joints
50 degrees - ANSWER-zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are ____ in
relation to the midsagittal plane
50 degrees - ANSWER-zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are_____ in
relation to the midsagittal plane
60-72 inches - ANSWER-recommended SID for an erect lateral sternum position
70 degrees - ANSWER-how much rotation of the body is required for an LAO projection
of the thoracic spine from the plane of the table
70-75 degrees - ANSWER-The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine lie at an
angle of ____ in relation to the midsagittal plane.
70-75 degrees - ANSWER-The zygapophyseal joints for the thoracic spine lie at an
angle of ____ in relation to the midsagittal plane.
72" - ANSWER-what is the recommended SID for the erect lateral sternum position
90 degrees - ANSWER-the intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at an
angle of ____ in relation to the midsagittal plane
90 degrees - ANSWER-the intervertebral foramina of the lumbar spine are located at
the angle of ______ in relation to midsagittal plane
90 degrees - ANSWER-the zygapophyseal joints for the typical cervical vertebra lie at
an angle of ____in relation to the midsagittal plane
A 14X17 IR is not required - ANSWER-lateral L5 S1 projection
abnormal thorax curvature with increase convexity - ANSWER-kyphosis is defined as
acromioclavicular joint - ANSWER-the only bony connection between the shoulder
girdle and the bony thorax is
advanced osteoporosis - ANSWER-Which one of the following clinical indication
requires a decrease in manual exposure factors
, all thoracic vertebrae have at least one facet for rib articulation - ANSWER-what's true
about ribs
along with the upper incisors what other bony Landmark must be lying from AP open
mouth projection - ANSWER-base of skull
an LAO was performed rather than the RAO position - ANSWER-a radiograph of an
RAO projection of the ribs demonstrates the left axillary ribs are foreshortened whereas
the right side is elongated. why did this happen
ankylosing spondylitis - ANSWER-a stiffening inflammation of the vertebrae
Ankylosing spondylitis - ANSWER-what condition of unknown cause in which
calcification of bony ridges between vertebrae occurs creating a lack of Mobility with a
bamboo appearance
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS-BAMBOO SPINE: - ANSWER-An inflammatory condition
that begins in the SI joints & progresses up the vertebral column. The spine may
become completely rigid as the intervertebral & costovertebral joints fuse. Most
common in men in their 30's & no cause is known.
Most Common Imaging Procedure:
>AP/Lateral L-Spine, SI Joints; Nuclear Medicine
Bone Scan.
Radiographic Appearance:
>Vertebral Column Becoming Fused, Appearance
of Piece of Bamboo; Anterior Longitudinal
Ligaments Calcifying.
AP and LPO - ANSWER-two projections taken for an injury to the left posterior, lower
ribs
AP and LPO - ANSWER-Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the left
posterior lower ribs?
AP open mouth - ANSWER-Which position/projection best demonstrates the
zygapophyseal joints between C1 and C2?
AP projection (fuchs method) - ANSWER-what projection will project the dens within the
shadow of the foramen magnum
articular surface - ANSWER-which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the
ilium to form the sacroiliac joint
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