Radiographic Image Analysis: Module #2 Flashcards

Which observation suggests chest rotation on a lateral chest projection?

Which finding on a PA chest projection suggest that the patient is rotated?

Which guideline for a patient positioning would the tech follow to avoid superimposition of humeral soft tissue on the anterior lung apices on a lateral chest?

Which finding suggests adequate lung aeration on an AP right lateral decubitus projection?

Which timing is correct for taking the exposure when obtaining an abdominal AP projection?

Which patient position would the tech use to avoid superimposition of the scapulae over the lung fields on a supine AP chest?

Which type of device should be removed or shifted out of the lung field before obtaining a chest projection?

Which body habitus requires that the 17-in size placed lengthwise while the 14 in field size be placed crosswise for a PA chest?

Which suspected condition can be performed using a left lateral decubitus chest projection?

Which action would the tech take when a patients chest indicates that a central venous catheter tip is placed in the right ventricle?

Which statement help explain why the heart appears larger on an AP chest than on a PA?

Which condition can prevent full expansion of the lungs when performing a chest projection?

Which chest radiographic projection makes the left hemidiaphragm appear lower than the right hemidiaphragm?

Which correction would the tech apply when a large amount of bowel gas results in image receptor overexposure on an AP projection of the abdomen in a supine patient reporting abdominal cramps and diarrhea?

Which position/ projection is best for identifying free air in the peritoneal cavity on an abdominal projection in a patient with severe abdominal pain?

Which radiographic projection would be ordered to detect free intraperitoneal air in the abdominal cavity?

Which abnormality would the tech suspect when unequal distances are noted between the vertebral pedicles and the spinous processes on an abdominal projection obtained in a patient reporting diarrhea?

Which condition is managed with anterior placement of a pleural drainage catheter?

Which suspected condition would warrant an order for an expiration PA chest projection?

Which variation in standard positioning of a patient may be required to prevent rotation when obtaining a chest projection in a woman with a unilateral mastectomy?

Which guideline applies to AP abdominal projections performed in children?

Which device is used to measure pulmonary artery pressures?

Which timing is correct for taking the exposure on a chest projection to optimize the appearance of a vascular lung markings in a patient on a conventional ventilator?

Which radiogrpahic feature provides a means of differentiating the left lung from the right lung?

Which anatomical feature is the key to differentiate between the posterior and anterior radial margins on a PA of the wrist?

Which findings indicates that a finger was rotated more than the required 45 degrees during imaging?

Which position would the radius be observed in when the wrist and distal forearm are internally rotated instead of being in a lateral projection?

Which technique is effective in demonstrating the fingers without superimposition on a lateral hand projection?

Which error in positioning would account for the tech's observation of a PA oblique finger projection of the intended lateral projection?

Which projection is used to demonstrate a lateral proximal humeral fracture?

Which elbow projection is specially used to demonstrate fractures of the radial head and capitulum?

Which adjustment is used if the radiographic image of the lateral projection of the thumb shows that the 1st proximal MC is slightly superimposed by the 2nd proximal MC?

Which hand position is observed if the MC midshafts are not superimposed and the 2nd MC is found anterior to the 3-5 MC in a lateral projection?

Which action is necessary for obtaining a proper lateral projection of the distal humerus to assess a fracture?

Which finding indicates an elbow injury based on fat pad appearance in lateral elbow projections?

Which anatomical structure can be observed between the MC bone and IP Joint in an accurately positioned pediatric lateral thumb projection?

Which consequence is observed if the CR angle exceeds the recommended 15 degrees in a tangential, inferosuperior projection of the wrist?

Which conclusion would the tech draw after observing an increase in the midshaft concavity and soft tissue width on the anterior thumb, as well as a decrease in concavity and soft tissue width on the posterior thumb surface when evaluating a PA oblique projection?

Which adjustment would the tech make to improve the alignment of the radial head and coronoid process when a radiographic projection shows the radial head positioned too far anteriorly to the coronoid process on a lateral elbow?

Which correction would the tech make after observing superimposition of the midshaft of the 4 and 5 MC while examining a PA oblique projection of a hand when the hand was placed at more than 45 degrees of obliquity, the phalanges were foreshortened and the IP joint spaces were closed?

Which correction method would be used by the tech when concavity is demonstrated on both sides of the middle and proximal phalangeal midshafts on a lateral finger projection?

Which corrective action would the tech take is the radiographic analysis shows the distal radius anterior to the ulna, with the radial head positioned posterior to the coronoid process during forearm examination in the lateral projection?

Which effect occurs from inaccurately centering the CR proximal to the elbow joint spaces during an AP lateral oblique elbow projection?

Which conclusion would the tech arrive at when reviewing PA Finger image and observing that the right side of the finger shows greater soft tissue width?

Which issue will arise if the hand is rotated medially during a PA Oblique projection of the thumb, instead of positioned flat against the IR?

Which approach would a tech use to ensure accurate imaging when a patient cannot fully extend their elbow for an AP Projection?

Which positioning correctly aligns the scaphotrapezium and scaphotrapezoidal joint spaces in a PA axial projection of the wrist for ulnar deviation?

On a hand projection, a tech observes unequal midshaft concavity on either side of the phalanges and MC including uneven spacing of the MC head, and notes the hand was slightly rotated externally and less than 1 in of the distal forearm was included on the projection

Which bone appears like a cone with the wide end posteriorly situated and the pointed end anteriorly

Which conclusion would the tech draw about the relative position of the anterior portion of the radial head to the coronoid process when examining a radiographic image of an elbow and observing that the proximal humerus is elevated, preventing proper humeral epicondyle alignment?

Which positioning technique would a tech use for an AP projection of the humerus when the fracture site is near the shoulder joint and external rotation is contraindicated due to potential nerve damage?

Which technique ensures proper imaging when performing a mediolateral projection of the torso in a PA projection?

Which consequence is observed if the CR angle exceeds the recommended 15 degrees in a tangential inferosuperior projection of the wrist?

In which order would the anatomical structures in lateral finger projection occur, based on their proximity to the MCP joint when accurately positioned on an IR?

Which term describes the position of the scapula in the Neer method?

Which cephalic angulation would the tech use for an AP Axial projection of the clavicle?

Which range indicates the angle at which the torso would be rotated for an AP oblique projection to image the glenoid cavity?

Which finding would the tech expect in an AP Oblique shoulder projection of a patient whose injury necessitated leaning against the IR?

Which position describes the humerus in an AP projection to image the scapula?

Which statement describes the glenoid cavity in an AP projection imaging the scapula?

Which amount of superimposition of the coracoid process on the humeral head is correct for a Grashey projection?

Which structure is included within the exposure field of an AP oblique projection of the shoulder using the Grashey method?

Which positioning of the humerus provides for an optimal AP shoulder projection?

Which change would the tech make when the medial portion of the scapula, that is superimposed on the thoracic cavity, needs more contrast in an AP projection of the scapula?

Which defect would most likely be seen in a tangential shoulder projection in a patient with a torn rotator cuff?

In which position, relative to the shoulder, would the tech place the elbow when imaging a patient, with an anterior glenohumeral dislocation, using an AP axial shoulder projection?

Which purpose is served by imaging the shoulder joint before and after the patient bears 5-8 pound weights in each arm?

Which positioning methods would be used on a patient when an image of the scapular body is needed with minimal transverse and longitudinal foreshortening?

Which adjustment would the tech make for an AP clavicle projection if a healed injury has led to an excessively long clavicle that is obscuring the vertebral column?

Which statement accurately explains the relationship between the angle of the CR and the projection of the clavicle obtained in a patient with a suspected clavicular fracture?

Which correction would the tech make to an AP projection if the clavicle in which the superior scapular angle is demonstrated superior to the clavicle?

Which feature would be most difficult to improve for an AP axial clavicle if the patient cannot straighten the upper midcoronal plane of their body to place it parallel to the IR?

Which structure would be foreshortened in an AP Axial clavicular projection of a severely kyphotic patient?

Which term describes the position of the coracoid process relative to the conoid tubercle when using the Stryker Notch Method?

Which result is observed when the torso of a patient is rotated toward the affected shoulder?