Radiography positions Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Radiology Exam Review [ARRT] - Exam Questions And Answers Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 - ANS (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7? (A) Talus (B) Medial malleolus (C) Latera...

In a routine (mediolateral) lateral projection of the knee, if the fibular head is seen to be completely free from superimposition of the proximal tibia, what positioning error likely occurred? A. The patient extended their knee too much. B. The patient was rotated posteriorly. C. The patient flexed their knee too much. D. The patient was rotated anteriorly. - Answer-B. The patient was rotated posteriorly Which of the following statements is (are) true regarding a two-member team ...

CT Registry Review (MIC) Questions and Answers Rated 100% In order for an x-ray photon to be measured it must: 1. enter the detector chamber 2. be absorbed by the detector material 3. be converted to a measurable event *ANS* 1,2,3 Which system component converts the projection attenuation data into the proper digital form for the array processor? *ANS* analog-to-digital converter Which of the following is NOT a function of a PACS system? a. reconstruction of the image from the raw d...

Dental Radiology Practice Test Questions with Correct Answers Dental Radiography - Answer-the production of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of an image recerptor to x-rays Dental Radiographer - Answer-any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray image receptors Collimator - Answer-lead plate with a center hole that fits direcctly over the opening of the metal housing where x-rays exit X-ray Tube - Answer-heart of the x-ray generating sy...

list the two primary types of mobile x-ray - Answer-battery driven and standard AC power non-motor drive t/f: a fully charged battery powered mobile unit has a driving range of up to 10 miles on level ground - Answer-true With battery-powered types, how long does recharging take if the batteries are fully discharged? - Answer-8 hours Which type of mobile unit is lighter in weight? - Answer-Standard power source, nonmotor drive what is the common term for a mobile fluoroscopy unit - Answer...

Radiation CORRECT ANSWER a form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles Radiology CORRECT ANSWER the science or study of radiation that deals with medicine; a branch of medical science that deals with the use of x-rays, radioactive substances and other forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease Radiograph CORRECT ANSWER a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object. Radiography CORRECT ANSWER the art and science of making radiographs b...

which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projection? correct answersposterior Routine positions for the right fifth anterior rib are: correct answersPA LAO Routine positions for the left tenth posterior rib are: correct answersAP LPO Which ribs are best demonstrated when the exposure is made after the patient suspended respirations after inspiration? correct answers1 thru 10 or 1 thru 9 which of the following are ways in which a chest examination differs from an exami...

Radiation -:- a form of energy carried by waves or stream of particles X-radiation -:- a high-engery radiation produced by the collision of beam of electrons with a metal taget in an x-ray tube X-ray -:- a beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and record image shadows on photographic film or digital sensors Radiology -:- the scince or study of radiation as used in medicine Radiograph -:- a two-dimensional respresentation of a three-dimensional object Dental...

Radiographer A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing radiation to perform radiographic procedures. They produce radiographic procedures at the request of a physician. Radiologic technology a health care profession that includes all diagnostic imaging technologists and radiation therapists. Radiographers must evaluate an image for _______ quality, _______, and _________ relative to the diagnosis or the reason for the procedure. technical, accuracy, appropriateness ALARA As Low A...

Radiographic positioning - radiographically demonstrate or visualize specific body parts on image receptors (IRs) Terms approved and published by the ARRT. Methods - named positions, named for person who first described a specific position: Towne, Waters, Caldwell Radiograph - An image produced by x-rays on an image receptor. If produced with film-screen technology - it is stored and displayed on film. If produced digitally, it is viewed and stored on computers. Radiography - Process and ...