Deck 12: Trauma Radiography

Question 1

Which projection is necessary if the top of T1 and the C7-T1 interspace is not clearly demonstrated on the lateral projection,dorsal decubitus position of the cervical spine?

A) AP projection,open-mouth position
B) Lateral projection,swimmer's technique
C) Lateral projection of the thoracic spine
D) AP axial C-spine

Answer 1

Lateral projection,swimmer's technique

Question 2

If a trauma patient loses consciousness during an imaging procedure,the imaging professional should:

A) assess the patient's airway.
B) check the patient's pulse.
C) notify the ED physician immediately.
D) check the patient's pupil responses.

Answer 2

notify the ED physician immediately.

Question 3

Extreme eversion of the foot is a sign of traumatic injury to the:

A) tibia and fibula.
B) knee joint.
C) pelvis.
D) hip.

Answer 3

hip.

Question 4

Which projection must be evaluated before taking any other images on a trauma patient?

A) AP projection of the atlas and axis,open-mouth position
B) Lateral projection,swimmer's technique
C) Lateral projection of the C-spine,dorsal decubitus position
D) AP axial C-spine

Question 5

Which imaging modality is often used to evaluate trauma to the abdomen?

A) CT
B) MRI
C) NM
D) Sonography

Question 6

Which position is used to demonstrate air-fluid levels in the abdomen on a severely injured patient?

A) Prone
B) Supine
C) Left lateral decubitus
D) Dorsal decubitus position

Question 7

What is the central-ray orientation for the modified axiolateral hip (Clements-Nakayama)?

A) 25 degrees posteriorly
B) 25 degrees caudad
C) 15 degrees posteriorly
D) 15 degrees caudad

Question 8

Which method is used to obtain a lateral projection of the hip on a trauma patient who has had bilateral hip arthroplasty?

A) Clements-Nakayama
B) Danelius-Miller
C) Towne
D) Reverse Waters

Question 9

Signs of shock include all of the following except:

A) cool,clammy skin.
B) diaphoresis.
C) excessive thirst.
D) vomiting.

Question 10

What is the central-ray angle and direction for the AP axial,reverse Caldwell,of the cranium?

A) 15 degrees caudad
B) 15 degrees cephalad
C) 30 degrees caudad
D) 30 degrees cephalad

Question 11

Which two images demonstrate the anterior cranium on a trauma patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) AP projection
B) Acanthioparietal (reverse Waters)
C) AP axial projection (Towne)
D) AP axial projection (reverse Caldwell)