Skull Exam Test

Front

What is the correct body position for a PA Skull exam? Options: Patient seated upright with chin touching the table. Patient recumbent prone or seated upright facing the wall bucky. Patient standing with arms raised above the head. Patient lying on their back with head tilted to the side.

Back

Patient recumbent prone or seated upright facing the wall bucky.

Front

Where should the central ray (CR) be located for a straight PA Skull exam?

Back

CR perpendicular to the nasion.

Front

What special instruction might be necessary for obese patients during a PA Skull exam?

Back

Use of a sponge under the forehead.

Front

What anatomy is demonstrated in a PA Skull radiograph? Options: Orbits filled by petrous pyramids, posterior ethmoid air cells, crista galli of the ethmoid, frontal bone, frontal sinuses, dorsum sella; Mandible, maxilla, zygomatic arches; Temporal bone, occipital bone, mastoid air cells; Nasal cavity, maxillary sinuses, zygomatic bones

Back

Orbits filled by petrous pyramids, posterior ethmoid air cells, crista galli of the ethmoid, frontal bone, frontal sinuses, dorsum sella

Front

What is the CR angulation for the Caldwell method?

Back

15 degrees caudad to the nasion

Front

What is the correct body position for an AP Skull radiograph?

Back

Patient supine, tuck chin until OML is perpendicular to table

Front

How should the CR be adjusted for an AP Skull radiograph?

Back

Perpendicular through nasion or angle 15 degrees cephalad for AP Axial Caldwell Method

Front

What is a key difference in the anatomy demonstrated in an AP Skull compared to a PA Skull?

Back

Structures similar to PA except there is marked magnification of orbits.

Front

How is the patient positioned for a Lateral Skull Exam?

Back

Patient placed semi-prone with head turned to left or right side.

Front

Where is the CR located for a Lateral Skull Exam?

Back

Perpendicular centered 2" superior to EAM.