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Which of the following would be the order of the distal row of carpal bones from lateral to medial?

A patient with a possible perforated bowel is unable to stand. Which projection/position will best demonstrates any possible free air within the abdomen?

  Which of the following projections will demonstrate the pisiform free from superimposition? 

Which of the following will be true regarding the radiographic exam of the A-C joints?      I.     the procedure is performed erect    II.     the procedure should be done with and without weights   III.     both joints should be imaged for comparison

A patient with a possible greenstick fracture enters the ED.  Which one of the following age group does this fracture usually affect?

Which of the following positions will demonstrate the right axillary ribs (select all that apply)?      

The CR may be angled for the following reasons:      I.     to avoid superimposition of overlying structures    II.     to avoid foreshortening or self-superimposition   III.     in order to project through certain articulations

In which of the following positions can the sesamoid bones of the foot be demonstrated without superimposition?

The axiolateral, or trauma lateral, of the hip requires the IR to be placed:      I.     perpendicular to the CR    II.     parallel to the femoral neck   III.     with top edge slightly above the iliac crest