Positioning ch 5 P2

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1.
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Which special positioning method can be performed to demonstrate a Bennett's fracture?
2.
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Soft tissue swelling and loss of fat pad detail visibility is:
3.
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Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the hand?
4.
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Which focal spot for upper limbs?
5.
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Why is it important to keep the affected digit parallel to the IR for the PA oblique and lateral projections?
6.
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What is the proper name for the position referred to as the "ball-catcher's position?"
7.
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Which lateral projection of the hand best demonstrates a possible foreign body in the palm of the hand?
8.
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Which CR angle is required for modified robert's method?
9.
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Which IR size should be used for a thumb routine?
10.
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Which preferred lateral position of the hand best demonstrates the phalanges without excessive superimposition?
11.
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Where is the CR centered for an AP projection of the thumb
12.
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Which positioning error is involved if significant aspects of the third, fourth, and fifth metacarpals are superimposed in an oblique wrist projection?
13.
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List two radiographic criteria used to determine whether rotation is present on PA projection of digits
14.
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What is the approximate difference in mrad between skin and midline doses for the hand and wrist?
15.
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What factors help control distortion during upper limb radiography?
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Which projection of the thum is achieved naturally by placing the palmar surface of the hand in contact with the cassette?
17.
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How much rotation is required for an oblique projection of the wrist?
18.
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For large plaster casts:
19.
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Narrowing of joint space with periosteal growths on the joint margins is:
20.
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Which preferred lateral position of the hand best demonstrates the phalanges without excessive superimposition?
21.
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Why is the AP position of the thumb recommended instead of PA?
22.
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During the PA axial scaphoid projection with CR angle and ulnar flecion, the CR must be angled
23.
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Which special projection of the wrist helps rule out abnormal calcifications in the carpal sulcus?
24.
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How much CR angulation to the long axis of the hand is required for the carpal canal (tunnel) projection?
25.
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Which intensification screen is most commonly used with upper limbs?
26.
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Guardians of young pediatric patients who are having upper limb studies can be asked to hold their child during the radiographic study.
27.
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Most common SID for upper limbs is:
28.
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Fluid-filled joint space with possible calcification is:
29.
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The entire metacarpal and trapezium must be demonstrated on all projections of the thumb.
30.
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A Radiographic procedure that uses contrast media injected into the joint capsule to visualize soft tissue pathology of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints is:
31.
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Where is the central ray centered for a PA oblique projection of the second digit?
32.
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How much are the hand and wrist elevated from the IR for the modified stetcher method?
33.
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A bennett's fracture involves:
34.
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What is the basic positioning routine for 2nd through 5th digits of the hand?
35.
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Which one of the following fractures is not demonstrated in a wrist routine?
36.
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For small to medium dry plaster casts:
37.
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Mixed areas of sclerotic and cortical thickening along with radiolucent lesions is:
38.
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A sesamoid bone is frequently found adjacent to the __________________ joint of the thumb.
39.
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The elbow generally should be flexed _______ for the basic positions of the wrist.
40.
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The ball-catcher's position is commonly used to evaluate for early signs of:
41.
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For fiberglass casts:
42.
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Possible calcification in the carpal sulcus is:
43.
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A minimum of ________ of the forearm should be included for a PA projection of the hand.
44.
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What kv range is most commonly used for upper limbs?
45.
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How much of the metacarpals should be included on for a PA projection of the digits?
46.
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Which alternative projection to the routine PA wrist best demonstrates the intercarpal joint spaces and wrist joint?
47.
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Identity which positioning modification may be used for PA oblique and lateral projections for the second digit.
48.
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Some superimposition of the distal third, fourth and fifth metacarpals is expected with a well positioned PA oblique projection of the hand.
49.
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Exposure time for upper limbs should be:
50.
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How much CR angulation from the long axis of the forearm is required for the carpal bridge projection?