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Exam (elaborations) Bontrager; Radiograhic positioning
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,The first general rule in diagnostic radiology suggest that a minimum of ______projections be taken _______ degrees from each other as possible are required for
most radiographic procedures. - CORRECT ANSWERS-2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following
positioning term: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Projection
A patient is erect with their back to the IR. The left side of the body is turned 45 degrees
toward the IR. What is this position? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Left posterior oblique
(LPO)
The patient is erect with the right side of the body against the IR. The x-ray beam enters
the left side of the body. Which specific position has been used? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Right lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head - CORRECT ANSWERS-False, caudal
means toward the feet
A patient is recumbent facing the IR. The right side of the body is turned 15 degrees
toward the IR. What is this position? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Right anterior oblique
(RAO)
What is the name of the position in which the body is turned 90 degrees from a true AP
or PA projection? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward - CORRECT ANSWERS-Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dorsum
Back half of the patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-Posterior
Lying down in any position - CORRECT ANSWERS-Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must have a ________ beam. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward, and head head forward
describes the: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Anatomic position
, A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Plantar
T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest
to the IR - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Trendelenberg
A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of their body is turned
20 degrees toward the IR. What is this radiographic position? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Right posterior oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Digestive
A patient is lying on their left side facing the IR. The x-ray tube is directed horizontally
with the CR entering the posterior aspect of the body. What is this radiographic
position? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Left lateral decubitus
The patient is erect with their left side directly against the IR. The CR enters the right
side of the body. What is this radiographic position? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Left
lateral
T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in
the United States - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Path or
direction of the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection - CORRECT
ANSWERS-False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline - CORRECT ANSWERS-Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inversion
Near the source or the beginning - CORRECT ANSWERS-Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet - CORRECT ANSWERS-Caudal
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