Question 1
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How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the toes?
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10 degrees caudad (toward the toes)
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10 degrees cephalad (toward the heel)
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15 degrees caudad (toward the toes)
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15 degrees cephalad (toward the heel)
Question 2
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How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection to demonstrate the second toe?
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15 to 25 degrees medially
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15 to 25 degrees laterally
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30 to 45 degrees medially
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30 to 45 degrees laterally
Question 3
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How and toward what centering point should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection to demonstrate all five toes?
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Perpendicular to the PIP joint of the 3rd digit
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Perpendicular to the 3rd MTP joint
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15 degrees posterior to the PIP joint of the 3rd digit
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15 degrees posterior to the 3rd MTP joint
Question 4
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How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection for the best demonstration of the great toe?
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10 to 15 degrees medially
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10 to 15 degrees laterally
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30 to 45 degrees medially
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30 to 45 degrees laterally
Question 5
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What other projection term refers to the AP projection of the foot?
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Plantodorsal
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Dorsoplantar
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Inferosuperior
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Superoinferior
Question 6
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How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the AP axial projection of the foot?
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10 degrees caudad (toward the toes)
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10 degrees cephalad (toward the heel)
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15 degrees caudad (toward the toes)
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15 degrees cephalad (toward the heel)
Question 7
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Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the cuboid and its articulations?
Question 8
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How many degrees and in what direction should the foot be rotated for the AP oblique projection of the foot?
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15 degrees laterally
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30 degrees medially
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45 degrees laterally
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45 degrees medially
Question 9
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Where should the central ray be directed for the AP oblique projection of the foot?
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To the base of the third metatarsal
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To the head of the third metatarsal
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To the metatarsophalangeal joint of the third digit
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To the proximal interphalangeal joint of the third digit
Question 10
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Regardless of the condition of the patient, which positioning maneuver should be performed to position the foot for the lateral projection?
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Plantar flex the foot
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Rotate the leg laterally until the knee is against the table
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Ensure that the plantar surface is in contact with the IR
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Ensure that the plantar surface is perpendicular to the IR
Question 11
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How should the central ray be directed for the best demonstration of the tarsometatarsal joint spaces of the midfoot for the AP projection of the foot?
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Perpendicularly
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10 degrees posteriorly (toward the heel)
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15 degrees posteriorly (toward the heel)
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20 degrees posteriorly (toward the heel)
Question 12
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Which projection of the foot best demonstrates the sinus tarsi?
Question 13
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Which projection of the foot best demonstrates most of the tarsals with the least amount of superimposition?
Question 14
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Which position of the foot best demonstrates the bases of the fourth and fifth metatarsals free from superimposition?
Question 15
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Which projection of the foot should demonstrate the metatarsals nearly superimposed on each other?
Question 16
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Which two projections comprise the typical series that best demonstrates the calcaneus?
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AP (dorsoplantar) and lateral projections
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AP (dorsoplantar) and medial oblique projections
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Axial (plantodorsal) and lateral projections
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Axial (plantodorsal) and medial oblique projections
Question 17
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How many degrees and in what direction should the central ray be directed for the axial (planodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?
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10 degrees caudad
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10 degrees cephalad
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40 degrees caudad
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40 degrees cephalad
Question 18
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At which level on the plantar surface should the central ray enter the foot for the axial (plantodorsal) projection of the calcaneus?
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Midpoint of the calcaneus
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Tuberosity of the calcaneus
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Base of the 3rd metatarsal
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Head of the 3rd metatarsal
Question 19
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Where should the central ray be directed for the lateral projection of the calcaneus?
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Toward the midpoint of the foot
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Toward the midpoint of the calcaneus
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Toward the base of the 3rd metatarsal
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Toward the head of the 3rd metatarsal
Question 20
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Where should the central ray enter for the lateral projection of the ankle?
Question 21
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How many degrees and in which direction should the foot and leg be rotated for the best demonstration of the mortise joint for the AP oblique projection of the ankle?
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15 to 20 degrees laterally
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15 to 20 degrees medially
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40 to 45 degrees laterally
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40 to 45 degrees medially
Question 22
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Which projection of the ankle best demonstrates the talofibular joint space free from bony superimposition?
Question 23
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Which articulation should be seen in profile with the AP oblique projection (medial rotation) of the ankle?
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Subtalar
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Tibiofibular
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Talocalcaneal
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Distal tibiofibular
Question 24
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With reference to the plane of the IR, how should the malleoli be positioned for the AP oblique projection of the ankle for the best demonstration of the mortise joint spaces open?
Question 25
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Which projection of the ankle should be performed for the best demonstration of a ligamentous tear?
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AP projection with inversion
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AP projection with dorsiflexion
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AP projection (lateral rotation)
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AP projection (medial rotation)
Question 26
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List the standard projections for the radiographic examination of the hand
[blank_start]PA[blank_end]
[blank_start]PA oblique[blank_end]
[blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
Question 27
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What is the standard SID for a radiographic examination of the wrist?
[blank_start]40[blank_end] in [blank_start]100[blank_end] cm
Question 28
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List the standard projections for radiographic examination of the foot at Hartford Hospital
[blank_start]AP Axial[blank_end]
[blank_start]AP oblique[blank_end] [blank_start]medial[blank_end] and [blank_start]lateral[blank_end] rotation
[blank_start]Lateral[blank_end]
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AP Axial
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AP oblique
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medial
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lateral
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Lateral
Question 29
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The name of the largest tarsal bone in the body is: [blank_start]Calcaneus[blank_end]
Question 30
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The human skeleton contains several small, detached bones known as sesamoids. Where in the foot are these sesamoids located?
On the [blank_start]head[blank_end] of the [blank_start]1st[blank_end] [blank_start]metatarsal[blank_end] on the [blank_start]plantar[blank_end] surface.
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head
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base
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1st
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3rd
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metatarsal
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Phalanx
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tarsal
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plantar
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dorsal
Question 31
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How many and what kind of bones comprise the foot and ankle?
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7 phalanges, 5 metatarsals, and 15 tarsals
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5 phalanges, 14 metatarsals, and 7 tarsals
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14 phalanges, 7 metatarsals, and 5 tarsals
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14 phalanges, 5 metatarsals, and 7 tarsals
Question 32
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What is the name of the portion of the metatarsal closest to the tarsals?
Question 33
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Which of the following mA stations would be an appropriate selection for a radiographic examination of the foot to provide the best detail or spatial resolution?
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100 mA (small)
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200 mA (large)
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300 mA (large)
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400 mA (large)
Question 34
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Match each type of motion of the foot and ankle to the correct definition:
A. Pointing the foot or toes downward
B. Pointing the toes upward (toward ceiling)
C. Bending the ankle towards the middle of the body
D. Bending the ankle away from the middle of the body
[blank_start]C[blank_end] Inversion
[blank_start]D[blank_end] Eversion
[blank_start]B[blank_end] Dorsiflexion
[blank_start]A[blank_end] Plantar flexion
Question 35
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A synonymous term for the AP axial projection of the foot is: [blank_start]Dorsoplantar[blank_end]
Question 36
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The CR angulation for the AP projection of the foot is:
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Perpendicular
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10 degrees posteriorly
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10 degrees anteriorly
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20 degrees posteriorly
Question 37
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For the AP medial oblique projection of the foot, in which direction should the foot be rotated in relationship to the midsagittal plane of the body?
[blank_start]Medially[blank_end]
Question 38
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How many degrees should the foot be rotated in the oblique projections of the foot?
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10 degrees
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20 degrees
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40 degrees
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30 degrees
Question 39
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How should the CR be directed in the oblique projection of the foot?
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Perpendicular
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10 degrees caudad
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10 degrees cephalad
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20 degrees cephalad
Question 40
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How much should the central ray be angled for an AP axial projection of the toes?
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10 degrees
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20 degrees
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15 degrees
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25 degrees