Rad 210 CH4 Upper Limb

Question 1

In a true lateral position of the forearm what is the degree of flexion of the elbow?

Answer 1

90 Degrees.

Question 2

Insufficient ___ will result in noisy (grainy) images on an interpretation monitor, even though it may appear satisfactory on a workstation monitor?

Answer 2

mAs

Question 3

What is minimum SID for all upper limb images?

Answer 3

40-44 inches.

Question 4

How many groups can the bones of upper limb be divided into?

Answer 4

4
*Hand and Wrist.
* Forearm
*Arm/Hummers
*Shoulder gridle.

Question 5

What is a range of Kvp for upper limbs?

Answer 5

60-85.

Question 6

True or False Patients should not be shielded for upper limb exams.

Answer 6

FALSE

Question 7

How many projections are required for a Hand?

Answer 7

3 Projections.
*Lateral, PA, Oblique

Question 8

What is the minimum SID for a Hand projection?

Answer 8

40 inches

Question 9

For an oblique hand where should the IR be directed to?

Answer 9

3rd MCP Joint

Question 10

What to do if a patient comes in the Er needing an Xray on their forearm with a cast on?

Answer 10

Increase the Kvp.

Question 10

Small or Large Focal Spot for upper limb exams?

Answer 10

Small Focal Spot.

Question 11

Are grids used for upper limb exams?

Answer 11

NON-GRID EXAM.

Question 12

How many total bones are located in the hand and wrist?

Answer 12

27!

Question 13

What is the finger and thumb called?

Answer 13

Digit.

Question 14

What Does PIP stand for?

Answer 14

Proximal interphalangeal joint

Question 15

What Does DIP stand for?

Answer 15

Distal interphalangeal joint

Question 16

What is the correct term of for the carpal bone of the wrist?

Answer 16

Schaphoid

Question 17

What is the definition of distal?

Answer 17

Distal is farther away from the center of the body.

Question 18

What is the definition of proximal?

Answer 18

Proximal is the closest to the center of the body or the point of attachment.

Question 19

What is the wrist joint called?

Answer 19

Radiocarpal joint .

Question 20

What is the movement type of Intercarpal Joints?

Answer 20

Plane(Gliding)

Question 21

What is the movement of your first digit (thumb)?

Answer 21

Saddle(sellar)

Question 22

T or F ? For an ulnar deviation the wrist rotates toward the radius?

Answer 22

FALSE!

Question 23

T or F? For an radial deviation the wrist rotates toward the radius.

Answer 23

TRUE!

Question 24

How many fat pads does the wrist include?

Answer 24

2 Fat Pas located in the wrist.

Question 24

What is the most fractured carpal bone?

Answer 24

THE SCHAPHOID!

Question 24

How does ulnar deviation reflect on an X ray Image?

Answer 24

When patient is placed in a ulnar deviation this opens up the wrist and best demonstrates the carpals on the opposite side.

Question 25

In which projection can you see the Schaphoid Fat Stripe?

Answer 25

The Schaphoid Fat Stripe can be seen in an PA or an OBLIQUE projection of the wrist.

Question 25

How many parts does phalanx consist of?

Answer 25

3 Parts.

Question 26

What are the names of the 2 fat stripe located in the wrist?

Answer 26

*Scahphoid Fat Stripe *Pronator Fat Stripe

Question 27

In which projection can you see the Pronator Fat Stripe?

Answer 27

Lateral Wrist Projection.

Question 28

What are the 3 parts that the phalanx consist of?

Answer 28

* A distal rounded head. *A body (SHAFT) *An expanded base.

Question 29

The lunate is often shaped like____

Answer 29

Moon Shaped.

Question 30

Which carpal is the 3rd carapal?

Answer 30

The third carpal is triquetrum.

Question 31

Which carpal is the smallest carpal?

Answer 31

The smallest carpal is the Pisiform carpal considered to be (pea shaped)

Question 32

Which of the 2 bones in the forearm is longer?

Answer 32

Ulna is longer!

Question 33

How many degrees is considered a true lateral?

Answer 33

90 degrees!

Question 34

How many degrees is considered oblique?

Answer 34

45 degrees!

Question 35

How many significant fat stripes does the elbow have?

Answer 35

3 Fat Stripes.

Question 36

In which projection can you see the 3 fat stripes located in the elbow?

Answer 36

LATERAL.

Question 37

What are the names of the 3 Fat Stripes located in your elbow?

Answer 37

*Anterior Fat Pad *Posterior Fat Pad *Supinator Fat Pad

Question 38

What is the Kvp range for elbow projections?

Answer 38

65 to 75.

Question 39

What is the Kvp for wrist projections?

Answer 39

55 to 70.

Question 40

What is the Kvp range for a forearm projection?

Answer 40

65 to 75.

Question 41

What is the kvp range for a hand projection?

Answer 41

55 to 65.

Question 42

T or F All upper limb images are taken in landscape.

Answer 42

false!

Question 43

How many forearm projections are their?

Answer 43

2 Projections. *AP *Lateromedial

Question 44

T or F Grids are only used for body parts thinner than 10cm.

Answer 44

FALSE

Question 45

T or F Shielding is optional for all upper limb exams?

Answer 45

FALSE.

Question 46

T or F Exposure is taken at the end of patient respiration for upper limb exams.

Answer 46

FALSE