PDF Download
FREE RADIOLOGY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT SHOULDER
POSITIONING EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
This Exam contains:
-Guarantee passing score -109 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: CR location
Answer:
CR perpendicular through the scapulohumeral joint Question 2: AP Projection ?Neutral Rotation: Breathing Instructions
Answer:
Suspend Question 3: For a transthoracic lateral projection, the proximal humerus should be projected:
Answer:
between the vertebral column and sternum Question 4: AP Projection? External Rotation: Cassette size and orientation
Answer:
10 x 12 CW with Grid
Question 5: Lateral Scapula: Cassette size and orientation
Answer:
10 12 LW
Question 6: AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: Technique and SID
Answer:
75 kVp @ 16 mAs, SFS, 40" Question 7: AP Projection? Neutral Rotation: What is shown?
Answer:
Humeral head and greater tubercle in partial profile?. Posterior part of the supraspinatus insertion.Question 8: AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: What is shown?
Answer:
Shows separation between acromial extremity and acromion process
Question 9: Test slide
Answer:
Ignore me Question 10: Superoinferior Projection Axillary: CR location
Answer:
CR angled 5 to 15 degrees from vertical toward the elbow. Enters AC and exits axilla. The less the abduction, the greater the angle.Question 11: AP Projection? External Rotation: Breathing Instructions
Answer:
Suspend Question 12: AP Projection? Neutral Rotation: Technique and SID
Answer:
75 kVp @ 12.5 mAs, SFS, 40"
Question 13: AP Projection? Internal Rotation: Patient Position
Answer:
Posterior hand on thigh and epicondyles perpendicular to IR Question 14: Superoinferior Projection Axillary: Cassette size and orientation
Answer:
- x 10 LW If available, 10 x 12 if not
Question 15: AP Oblique Projection Grashey Method: What is shown?
Answer:
Scapulohumeral joint and Glenoid cavity (fossa) in profile.Question 16: Lateral Scapula: Breathing Instructions
Answer:
Suspend Question 17: AP Scapula: Collimation
Answer:
Collimate IR size or smaller if patient size allows. Mark lateral margin Question 18: AP Projection Acromioclavicular Joints Pearson Method: Collimation
Answer:
- × 17 or smaller if patient size allows.
Question 19: Hill-Sachs defect
Answer:
Impacted fracture of posterolateral aspect of the humeral head with dislocation
Question 20: Osteoporosis
Answer:
Loss of bone density (think porous)
Question 21: Fracture
Answer:
Disruption in the continuity of bone Question 22: AP Scapula: Breathing Instructions
Answer:
shallow breathing Question 23: PA Oblique Projection of the shoulder Scapular Y: Modifications
Answer:
For Neer method (supraspinatus outlet view), angle 15 degrees caudal at the superior humeral head Question 24: AP Scapula: Technique and SID
Answer:
70 kVp @ 10 mA @2 seconds "breathing technique" (20 mAs), 40" Question 25: AP Axial Clavicle: Collimation
Answer:
- × 12 or smaller if patient allows
Question 26: How many degrees is the body rotated for the AP oblique projection (Grashey method) of the shoulder joint?
Answer:
35-45* towards the affected side Question 27: The anterior impression of the greater tubercle provides the insertion site for what tendon?
Answer:
The tendon of the Supraspinatous muscle Question 28: AP Axial Clavicle: Cassette size and orientation
Answer:
10 x 12 CW