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Question 41

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Where is the CR centered for the bilateral acromioclavicular (AC) joint projection on a single 35- × 43-cm (14- × 17-inch) image receptor?

A) At the affected AC joint
B) 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the jugular notch
C) At the level of the thyroid cartilage
D) At the sternal angle

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Question 42

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A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the clavicle demonstrates that the clavicle is within the midaspect of the lung apices.What should the technologist do to correct this error?

A) Do nothing; this is an acceptable AP axial clavicle projection.
B) Increase the caudad CR angle during repeat exposure.
C) Increase the cephalic CR angle during repeat exposure.
D) Make the exposure upon complete inspiration.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Question 43

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Where is the CR centered for the AP oblique (Grashey method) position for the glenoid cavity?

What is the name of the large fossa found within the anterior surface of the scapula?

The recommended SID for AP AC joint study is 72 inches (~183cm).

The PA transaxillary projection (Hobbs modification) is performed to rule out possible shoulder dislocation.

A radiograph of the inferosuperior axial projection (Lawrence method) demonstrates the acromion process of the shoulder to be located most superiorly (anteriorly).

Which alternative landmark can be palpated if unable to locate the coracoid process for the shoulder projection for the obese shoulder?

A posterior dislocation of the shoulder occurs more frequently than an anterior dislocation.

A patient enters the ED with a possible bony defect of the midwing area of the scapula.The patient is able to stand and move the upper limb freely.In addition to the routine AP scapula projection with the arm abducted, which of the following would best demonstrate the involved area?

The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male.

Which one of the following projections/positions should NOT be performed for a possible shoulder dislocation?

What is the common term for idiopathic chronic adhesive capsulitis?

Which ionization chamber(s) for the AEC should be activated for a tangential projection (Fisk modification) for an intertubercular sulcus?

Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus?

An orthostatic (breathing) technique can be performed for the AP projection of the scapula.

A radiograph of an AP oblique (Grashey method) projection for the glenoid cavity reveals that the anterior and posterior rims of the glenoid process are not superimposed.Which of the following modifications should produce a more acceptable image?

Which of the following projections can be performed using an orthostatic (breathing) technique?

Select the correct method name to match each shoulder projection.(Use each choice only once.) -AP oblique, glenoid cavity projection

PA transaxillary (Hobbs modification) requires a 5° to 15° CR cephalic angle.