front 1 How many tarsal bones are found in the foot? | back 1 7 |
front 2 Which metatarsal bone of the foot has a prominent tuberosity frequently fractured? | back 2 5th |
front 3 What term describes the top or anterior surface of the foot? | back 3 Dorsum |
front 4 Where would the interphalangeal joint be found in the foot? | back 4 Between the phalanges of the first digit |
front 5 Which structure or bone contains the sustentaculum tali? | back 5 Calcaneus |
front 6 How many articular facets make up the subtalar joint? | back 6 Three |
front 7 What are the two arches of the foot? | back 7 Longitudinal and transverse |
front 8 The medial malleolus is part of the: | back 8 tibia |
front 9 The ankle joint is a ____ joint with a ____ type of movement. | back 9 synovial; sellar |
front 10 Another term for the intercondylar sulcus is the: | back 10 patellar surface. |
front 11 True/False: The patella is drawn into the intercondylar sulcus when the knee is overextended. | back 11 False |
front 12 A tear of the tibial (medial) collateral ligament (MCL) caused by a trauma injury is frequently associated with tears of the: | back 12 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial meniscus. |
front 13 Saclike structures found in the knee joint that allow smooth articulation between ligaments and tendons are called: | back 13 bursae. |
front 14 To decrease the angle between the anterior surface of the foot and anterior surface of the lower leg is described as: | back 14 dorsiflexion. |
front 15 The patellofemoral joint is a ____ joint with a ____ type of movement. | back 15 synovial; sellar |
front 16 Which tendon attaches directly to the tibial tuberosity? | back 16 Patellar |
front 17 The calcaneus articulates with the talus and the: | back 17 cuboid. |
front 18 A radiographic appearance of a highly malignant and extensively
destructive lesion that usually occurs in long bones and produces
a | back 18 an osteogenic sarcoma |
front 19 A radiographic appearance of a well-circumscribed lucency within bones describes: | back 19 a bone cyst. |
front 20 True/False: With cassette-less digital systems, you can use a grid for a foot projection if it is impractical to remove it. | back 20 True |
front 21 True/False: When multiple exposures are placed on a single computed
radiography image receptor (IR), lead masking should not be placed
on | back 21 False |
front 22 The best method of evaluating injuries to the menisci and ligaments of the knee joint involves: | back 22 a magnetic resonance imaging procedure. |
front 23 True/False: The adductor tubercle is located on the posterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle. | back 23 True |
front 24 The distal tibiofibular joint is classified as a ____ joint. | back 24 fibrous |
front 25 Which joint is a modified ellipsoidal or condyloid joint? | back 25 Metatarsophalangeal |
front 26 Extending the ankle joint or pointing the foot and toes downward is called: | back 26 plantar flexion. |
front 27 How much central ray (CR) angulation (if any) should be used for an AP projection of the toes? | back 27 10 to 15 degrees toward calcaneus |
front 28 Which routine should be performed for a study of the second toe? | back 28 AP, AP oblique with medial rotation, lateromedial projection |
front 29 How much is the foot dorsiflexed with the tangential projection for
the sesamoid bones if the CR remains perpendicular to the | back 29 15 to 20 degrees from vertical |
front 30 A lateral knee radiograph that is overrotated toward the image receptor can be recognized by: | back 30 The fibular head will appear less superimposed by the tibia than a true lateral. |
front 31 True/False A correctly positioned AP 45 degree medial oblique ankle
projection frequently may also demonstrate a fracture of the base of
the fifth | back 31 True |
front 32 To properly visualize the joint spaces with the AP projection of the foot, the CR must be: | back 32 perpendicular to the metatarsals. |
front 33 Which position of the foot will best demonstrate the lateral (third) cuneiform? | back 33 AP oblique with medial rotation |
front 34 What is one advantage of the lateromedial projection of the foot? | back 34 The foot assumes a more true lateral position. |
front 35 What CR angulation is required for the AP oblique projection of the foot? | back 35 CR is perpendicular to the image receptor. |
front 36 How much CR angulation to the long axis of the foot is required for the plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus? | back 36 30 to 35 degrees |
front 37 Where is the CR placed for a mediolateral projection of the calcaneus? | back 37 1 inch (2.5 cm) inferior to medial malleolus |
front 38 Which joint surfaces of the ankle joint are open with an AP projection of the ankle? | back 38 Medial and superior |
front 39 How much rotation from an AP position of the ankle will typically produce an AP mortise projection? | back 39 15 to 20 degrees |
front 40 Which projection of the ankle will best demonstrate the open joint space of the lateral aspect of the ankle joint? | back 40 AP mortise projection |
front 41 The purpose of the AP stress views of the ankle is to demonstrate: | back 41 possible joint separations or ligament tear. |
front 42 To ensure that both joints are included on an AP projection of the tibia and fibula on an adult, the technologist should: | back 42 turn the image receptor diagonally. |
front 43 What CR angulation is required for an AP projection of the knee on a patient with an ASIS-to-tabletop measurement of 18 cm? | back 43 3 to 5 degrees caudad |
front 44 Which projection of the knee will best demonstrate the neck of the fibula without superimposition? | back 44 AP oblique with medial rotation |
front 45 What CR angle should be used for a lateral projection of the knee on a short, wide-pelvis patient? | back 45 7 to 10 degrees cephalad |
front 46 What is the major disadvantage of using 45 degrees of flexion for the mediolateral projection of the knee? | back 46 Draws the patella into the intercondylar sulcus |
front 47 True/False: The superoinferior, tangential (Hobbs modification) projection requires a CR angle of 5 to 10 degrees posterior. | back 47 False |
front 48 True/False: The AP mortise projection of the ankle is commonly taken in surgery during open reductions. | back 48 True |
front 49 True/False: Follow-up radiographs for a fractured tibia and fibula may include only the joint closest to the site of injury. | back 49 True |
front 50 What type of CR angle is required for the PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method)? | back 50 10 degrees caudad |
front 51 Which special position of the knee requires that the patient be
placed supine with 40 degrees flexion of knee with the CR angled 30
degrees from | back 51 Bilateral Merchant method |
front 52 How much flexion of the knee is recommended for the lateral projection of the patella? | back 52 5 to 10 degrees or less |
front 53 What is the recommended SID for the superoinferior sitting tangential (Hobbs modification) method? | back 53 48 to 50 inches (123 to 128 cm) |
front 54 A radiograph of an AP projection of the second toe reveals that the
interphalangeal joints are not open. What is the most
likely | back 54 Incorrect CR centering or angle |
front 55 A radiograph of an AP medial oblique projection of the foot, if positioned correctly, should demonstrate: | back 55 third through fifth metatarsals free of superimposition. |
front 56 A radiograph of an AP ankle projection reveals that the lateral joint
space is not open (lateral malleolus is partially superimposed
by | back 56 Nothing; this is an acceptable image. |
front 57 True/False: The adductor tubercle is present on the medial, posterior aspect
of the femoral condyle and can be used to determine
possible | back 57 True |
front 58 The profile appearance of the adductor tubercle and excessive
superimposition of the fibular head and neck on a lateral
knee | back 58 the CR should be angled 5 to 7 degrees cephalad. |
front 59 A radiograph of a lateral projection of the patella reveals that the
femoropatellar joint space is not open. The patella is within
the | back 59 excessive flexion of the knee. |
front 60 A radiograph of an AP knee reveals rotation with almost total
superimposition of the fibular head and the proximal tibia. What
must | back 60 Rotate the knee medially slightly. |
front 61 A radiograph of a PA axial projection for the intercondylar fossa
does not demonstrate the fossa well. It is foreshortened.
The | back 61 CR must be perpendicular to lower leg. |
front 62 A radiograph of a AP mortise projection of the ankle reveals that the
lateral malleolus is slightly superimposed over the talus and | back 62 Insufficient medial rotation of the foot and ankle |
front 63 A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of
osteoarthritis of both knees. The referring physician wants a
projection to | back 63 PA axial weight-bearing bilateral knee projection (Rosenberg method) |
front 64 A patient comes to the radiology department for a knee study with
special interest in the region of the proximal tibiofibular joint
and | back 64 AP, lateral, and medial oblique knee |
front 65 A geriatric patient comes to the radiology department for a study of
the knee. The patient is unsteady and unsure of himself.
Which | back 65 Camp-Coventry method |
front 66 A patient comes to radiology for an evaluation of the longitudinal
arch of the foot. Which projections would | back 66 AP and lateral weight-bearing projections of foot |
front 67 A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible
transverse fracture of the patella. Which routines | back 67 AP and horizontal beam lateral, no flexion of knee |
front 68 A patient enters the ED with an injury near the base of the first and
second metatarsals. The basic foot projections are
inconclusive | back 68 AP oblique with lateral rotation |
front 69 A patient comes to radiology with a history of chondromalacia of the
patella. The orthopedic surgeon is concerned about possible | back 69 Merchant method |
front 70 A patient comes to radiology with a history of chondromalacia of the
patella. Her physician orders a projection of the
patellofemoral | back 70 Superoinferior sitting tangential method |
front 71 A radiograph of a plantodorsal (axial) projection of the calcaneus
reveals foreshortening. The technologist used 60 kV, 6
mAs, | back 71 Increase CR angulation. |
front 72 Which projections will best demonstrate signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease? | back 72 AP and lateral knee |
front 73 A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of a Lisfranc
joint injury. Which projections would best | back 73 Weight-bearing foot series |
front 74 True/False: The disadvantage of the superoinferior sitting, tangential (Hobbs modification) method is that it requires acute flexion of the knee. | back 74 True |
front 75 True/False: A 3 to 5 degree caudad CR angle should be used for an AP knee projection for patients with an ASIS-to-tabletop measurement of 20 cm. | back 75 False |
front 76 True/False: The correct CR placement for an AP projection of the knee is midpatella. | back 76 False |
front 77 True/False: The tangential projection for the sesamoid bones of the foot
should be performed with the patient prone rather than supine
to | back 77 True |
front 78 True/False: The foot must be force dorsiflexed so that the long axis of the
foot is perpendicular to the image receptor for AP and
mortise | back 78 False |
front 79 True/False: A correctly positioned lateral ankle will demonstrate the lateral malleolus superimposed over the posterior half of the tibia. | back 79 True |
front 80 For the AP weight-bearing feet projection, the CR should be: | back 80 angled 15 degrees posteriorly |
front 81 For the AP weight-bearing knee projection on an average patient, the CR should be: | back 81 perpendicular to the image receptor. |
front 82 A patient comes to radiology with an infection involving the sesamoid
bones of the foot. Beyond the routine foot projections,
which | back 82 Tangential projection |
front 83 A patient enters radiology with a possible ligament tear to the
lateral aspect of the ankle. Initial ankle radiographs are negative
for | back 83 AP stress projections |
front 84 Which of the following imaging modalities and/or procedures will provide the best assessment for osteomyelitis of the foot? | back 84 Nuclear medicine |
front 85 A radiograph of an AP oblique foot with medial rotation demonstrates
considerable superimposition of the third through
fifth | back 85 Decrease obliquity of the foot. |
front 86 True/False: Another term for osteomalacia is rickets. | back 86 True |
front 87 The radiographic hallmark of Reiter’s syndrome seen in young men is: | back 87 erosion of the Achilles tendon insertion. |
front 88 Another term for osteochondroma is: | back 88 exostosis. |
front 89 Which projection of the patella requires the patient to be placed in
a prone position, a 55 degree flexion of the knee, and | back 89 Bilateral Merchant method |
front 90 How much knee flexion is required for the weight-bearing PA axial projection (Rosenberg method) of the knee? | back 90 45 degree flexion |