Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostics quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points for each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explain why it is, or how you know it is not… Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing Improvements: explain how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology)   Radiograph B: PA FINGER (3rd digit) Positioning:   Anatomy:   Improvements?  

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostics quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points for each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explain why it is, or how you know it is not… Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing Improvements: explain how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology)   Radiograph G: OBLIQUE HAND Positioning:   Anatomy:   Improvements?

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostics quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points for each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explain why it is, or how you know it is not… Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing Improvements: explain how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology)   Radiograph H: AP EXTERNAL ROTATION ELBOW Positioning:   Anatomy:   Improvements?

A PA wrist was done using 2 mAs @ 60 kVp. What technical factors would be used to increase contrast & maintain density?   Use the 15% rule to show new technique.

A poorly positioned AP forearm image demonstrates superimposition of the third & forth metacarpal bases and the wrist demonstrates the pisiform and hook of the hamate.  How should the pt. be repositioned to obtain an optimal image?

Answer either true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. The humeral epicondyles are positioned perpendicular to the IR on an accurately positioned AP humerus.

A poorly positioned AP elbow demonstrates the capitulum-radial head joint closed. Which of the following would correct this film?

In evaluating the lateral projection of the forearm which of the following criteria is / are accurate: 1. the radial head should be superimposed on the coronoid process 2. radial tuberosity will be seen in profile laterally 3. the radial head should be free of superimposition of the coronoid process 4. the olecranon process should be in profile

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostics quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points for each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explain why it is, or how you know it is not… Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing Improvements: explain how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology)   Radiograph D: LATERAL ELBOW Positioning:   Anatomy:   Improvements?  

You take an AP wheelchair chest using 75 kVp at 5 mAs with 40″.  What would  you have to do to technique if you increase your distance to 72″?  State your new technical values: (Remember to show all of your work?)