Rad tech review: hip & pelvis & special views:
What is the recommended tube angulation for an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the hip? A.) 0 degrees B.) 15 degrees C.) 30 degrees D.) 45 degrees
A.) 0 degrees
What is the correct source-to-image distance (SID) for an Axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, radiograph? A.) 40 inches B.) 48 inches C.) 60 inches D.) 72 inches
A.) 40 inches
What is the recommended source-to-image distance (SID) for an Axiolateral inferosuperior trauma hip, Clements-Nakayama method, radiograph? A.) 40 inches B.) 48 inches C.) 60 inches D.) 72 inches
A.) 40 inches
What is the source-to-image distance (SID) for an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the hip? A.) 40 inches B.) 48 inches C.) 60 inches D.) 72 inches
A.) 40 inches
What is the recommended source-to-image distance (SID) for an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method? A.) 40 inches (102 cm) B.) 48 inches (122 cm) C.) 60 inches (152 cm) D.) 72 inches (183 cm)
A.) 40 inches (102 cm)
What is the recommended source-to-image distance (SID) for an anteroposterior (AP) projection, unilateral oblique (frog) of the hip? A.) 40 inches (102 cm) B.) 48 inches (122 cm) C.) 60 inches (152 cm) D.) 72 inches (183 cm)
A.) 40 inches (102 cm)
What is the recommended source-to-image distance (SID) for the anteroposterior (AP) projection of the pelvis? A.) 40 inches (102 cm) B.) 48 inches (122 cm) C.) 60 inches (152 cm) D.) 72 inches (183 cm)
A.) 40 inches (102 cm)
Inverting a patient's toes 15 - 20 degrees and separating their heels 8 - 10 inches (20 cm - 25 cm) for an anteroposterior (AP) hip radiograph will do which two of the following: (Select two): A.) Elongate the neck of the femur B.) Reduce patient motion C.) Place the greater trochanter in profile D.) Place the lesser trochanter in profile
A.) Elongate the neck of the femur & C.) Place the greater trochanter in profile
What anatomy should be clearly visible on a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method? A.) Superimposed superior and inferior rami of the pubic bones, and anterior pelvic bones B.) Pubic and ischial bones magnified with pubic bones superimposed over the sacrum and coccyx C.) Femur and tibia D.) Entire lower extremities
A.) Superimposed superior and inferior rami of the pubic bones, and anterior pelvic bones
Which of the following indicates the appropriate breathing instructions for an anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph? A.) Suspend breathing B.) Full inspiration C.) Shallow expiration D.) Quiet breathing
A.) Suspend breathing
Which of the following indicates the appropriate breathing instructions for an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the hip? A.) Suspend breathing B.) Full inspiration C.) Shallow expiration D.) Quiet breathing
A.) Suspend breathing
What two anatomical landmarks are used for the anteroposterior (AP) projection of the hip? (Select two): A.) anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) B.) iliac crest C.) greater trochanter D.) pubic symphysis
A.) anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) & D.) pubic symphysis
What is the correct central ray placement for the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph? A.) 1 inch (3 cm) superior to the pubic symphysis B.) 2 inches (5 cm) superior to the pubic symphysis C.) 1 inch (3 cm) inferior to the pubic symphysis D.) 2 inches (5 cm) inferior to the pubic symphysis
B.) 2 inches (5 cm) superior to the pubic symphysis
The purpose of performing a modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip is to best visualize the: A.) Femoral head and neck B.) Entire hip joint C.) Acetabulum D.) Trochanters
B.) Entire hip joint
For the modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip, the central ray is aligned perpendicular to which anatomical structure? A.) Femoral head B.) Femoral neck C.) Acetabulum D.) Greater trochanter
B.) Femoral neck
When performing an axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, the central ray should be perpendicular to which anatomical structure? A.) Femoral head B.) Femoral neck C.) Acetabulum D.) Greater trochanter
B.) Femoral neck
Which three of the following should be demonstrated in the anteroposterior (AP) projection of the pelvis? (Select three): A.) Distal femurs B.) Ilium C.) Greater trochanters in profile D.) Obturator foramen
B.) Ilium & C.) Greater trochanters in profile & D.) Obturator foramen
What anatomic structures should be included in an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method? A.) Superimposed superior and inferior rami of the pubic bones B.) Pubic and ischial bones magnified with pubic bones superimposed over the sacrum and coccyx C.) Anterior pelvic bones D.) Femur and tibia
B.) Pubic and ischial bones magnified with pubic bones superimposed over the sacrum and coccyx
A modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip method, requires the patient to be in which of the following positions? A.) Prone B.) Supine C.) Lateral D.) Oblique
B.) Supine
What is the recommended patient position for an anteroposterior (AP) pelvis view? A.) Prone B.) Supine C.) Left lateral decubitus D.) Right lateral decubitus
B.) Supine
What is the recommended patient position for an anteroposterior (AP) unilateral frog hip? A.) Prone B.) Supine C.) Lateral D.) Trendelenburg
B.) Supine
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (A) in the following image: (Image of hip radiograph) (Look at note on phone to view): A.) greater trochanter B.) acetabulum C.) femoral head D.) femoral neck
B.) acetabulum
Identify the structure represented by the letter (A) in the following image: (Image of hip radiograph) (Look at notes on phone to view image): A.) lesser trochanter B.) greater trochanter C.) acetabulum D.) ischium
B.) greater trochanter
Where is the central ray directed when performing a Superoinferior axial, inlet projection, Bridgman method? A.) at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) B.) at the Superior border of the pubic symphysis C.) 1-2 inches distal to the superior border of the pubic symphysis D.) at the greater trochanter
A.) at the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (A) in the following image: (Image of hip radiograph) (Look at note on phone to view): A.) femoral head B.) femoral neck C.) greater trochanter D.) lesser trochanter
A.) femoral head
What is the recommended central ray placement for an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method? A.) At the level of the pubic symphysis B.) 1 - 2 inches (3 - 5 cm) superior to the pubic symphysis C.) 1 - 2 inches (3 - 5 cm) distal to the superior border of the pubic symphysis D.) 2 - 3 inches (5 - 8 cm) distal to the superior border of the pubic symphysis
C.) 1 - 2 inches (3 - 5 cm) distal to the superior border of the pubic symphysis
What is the proper tube angulation for modified axiolateral projection, Clements-Nakayama trauma hip, radiograph? A.) No tube angulation B.) 10 degrees anteriorly C.) 15 degrees posteriorly D.) 20 degrees laterally
C.) 15 degrees posteriorly
How should the x-ray tube be angled for the axiolateral projection, Danelius-Miller method, radiograph? A.) 15 degrees anteriorly B.) 15 degrees posteriorly C.) No tube angulation D.) 45 degrees laterally
C.) No tube angulation
Inverting a patient's toes 15 - 20 degrees and separating their heels 8 - 10 inches (20 cm - 25 cm) for an anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph will: A.)Superimpose the femoral neck B.) Reduce patient motion C.) Place the greater trochanter in profile D.) Place the lesser trochanter in profile
C.) Place the greater trochanter in profile
How should a patient be positioned for an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method? A.) Standing B.) Prone C.) Supine D.) Sitting
C.) Supine
What is the recommended field-of-view for a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method? A.) 8 × 10 inches (20 × 25 cm) lengthwise B.) 12 ×10 inches ( 30 × 25 cm) crosswise C.) 14 × 17 inches (35 × 43 cm) lengthwise D.) 17 x 14 inches (43 × 35 cm) crosswise
D.) 17 x 14 inches (43 × 35 cm) crosswise
What is the recommended image receptor size and placement for the anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph? A.) 8 × 10 inches (20 × 25 cm) lengthwise B.) 12 x10 inches ( 30 × 25 cm) crosswise C.) 14 × 17 inches (35 × 43 cm) lengthwise D.) 17 × 14 inches (43 × 35 cm) crosswise
D.) 17 × 14 inches (43 × 35 cm) crosswise
A technologist is taking a radiograph of an anteroposterior (AP) projection of the hip. Using the center point of the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and pubic symphysis as landmarks to create an imaginary plane, how far distally is the central ray (CR) directed? A.) 1 inch (3 cm) B.) 1.5 inches (4 cm) C.) 2 inches (5 cm) D.) 2.5 inches (6 cm)
D.) 2.5 inches (6 cm)
What degree of tube angulation is used when imaging an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method, on a female patient? A.) 20 - 35 degree caudal B.) 20 - 35 degree cephalic C.) 30 - 45 degree caudal D.) 30 - 45 degree cephalic
D.) 30 - 45 degree cephalic
What is the recommended tube angle range for a superoinferior axial inlet projection, Bridgman method? A.) 45-degree caudal B.) 45-degree cephalic C.) 40-degree cephalic D.) 40-degree caudal
D.) 40-degree caudal
Which of the following indicates the appropriate breathing instructions for an anteroposterior (AP) projection, unilateral oblique (frog) of the hip? A.) Full inspiration B.) Shallow expiration C.) Quiet breathing D.) Suspend breathing
D.) Suspend breathing
What is the recommended breathing instruction for an anteroposterior (AP) axial outlet projection, Taylor method? A.) Deep inspiration B.) Full expiration C.) Shallow breathing D.) Suspended respiration
D.) Suspended respiration
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (G) in the following image: (Image of ap pelvis radiograph) (Look at notes on phone to view image): A.) greater trochanter B.) lesser trochanter C.) acetabulum D.) ischial spine
D.) ischial spine
Identify the structure that is represented by the letter (E) in the following radiograph: (Image of ap pelvis radiograph) (Look at notes on phone to view image): A.) lesser trochanter B.) ischial spine C.) acetabulum D.) obturator foramen
D.) obturator foramen
