RAD 217 Radiologic Technology 4 Study Guide

What is included in the examination content category for imaging procedures under extremities?

Which of the following is a subject defined under fingers?

• PA Entire Hand

• PA Finger Only

• Lateral

• All of the above.

What is the positioning criteria for PA Finger?

• The hand is placed palm down on the image receptor

• The hand is placed palm up on the image receptor

• The hand is placed sideways on the image receptor

• The hand is placed at a 45-degree angle on the image receptor

How should the patient be positioned for a PA Finger?

• Standing

• Seated with elbow flexed 90 degrees

• Lying down

What size should the crosswise be for PA Finger positioning?

• 8x10 inches

• 10x12 inches

• 14x17 inches

• 5x7 inches

How should the hand be positioned for PA Finger?

• Supinate hand and flex fingers

• Pronate hand and extend fingers

• Neutral hand position

List the types of thumb positions defined in the study guide.

• types of thumb positions defined in the study guide

• types of finger positions defined in the study guide

• types of hand positions defined in the study guide

• types of wrist positions defined in the study guide

What should the central ray be perpendicular to in the radiography of the fourth finger?

• the fourth finger

• the third finger

• the fifth finger

• the wrist

Which of the following is a part of the evaluation criteria for the radiography of the fourth finger?

• Overlapping of adjacent digits

• True PA projection of the digit of interest

• Asymmetry to soft tissue

• Minimum SID: 30in

List the parts of the finger that should be demonstrated in the radiography of the fourth finger.

• Distal phalanx, middle phalanx, proximal phalanx

• Metacarpal, carpal, distal phalanx

• Proximal phalanx, metacarpal, carpal

• Middle phalanx, distal phalanx, carpal