Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning: Final
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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. - ANSWER✔✔2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam
defines the following positioning term: - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head -
ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right anterior oblique (RAO)
,Which of the following projection will project the dens within
the shadow of the foramen magnum? - ANSWER✔✔Fuchs
method
To best demonstrate the intervertebral foramina of the
thoracic spine one would obtain a: - ANSWER✔✔Lateral
projection
For an AP projection of the thoracic spine the CR is directed
perpendicular and centered to: - ANSWER✔✔T7
Even though oblique thoracic spines are not routinely done
one would need to oblique the patient _____ degrees from the
plane of the table to visualize the zygapophyseal joints. -
ANSWER✔✔70 degrees
T/F When doing a swimmers position for the cervical spine one
must demonstrate the C7 T1 inter-space - ANSWER✔✔True
T/F When doing a swimmers position for the cervical spine one
must demonstrate the vertebral bodies of T4,T5 and T6 -
ANSWER✔✔True
A. Spinous process
B. Lamina
C. Articular facet
,D. Transverse process
E. Pedicle
F. Body - ANSWER✔✔Name the parts labeled for typical
vertebrae:
What is the name of the position in which the body is turned
90 degrees from a true AP or PA projection? -
ANSWER✔✔Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward - ANSWER✔✔Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot - ANSWER✔✔Dorsum
Back half of the patient - ANSWER✔✔Posterior
Lying down in any position - ANSWER✔✔Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must
have a ________ beam. - ANSWER✔✔Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and
left halves describes the: - ANSWER✔✔Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward,
and head head forward describes the: - ANSWER✔✔Anatomic
position
, A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior
and posterior parts is the: - ANSWER✔✔Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? -
ANSWER✔✔Plantar
T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the
anatomical part is closest to the IR - ANSWER✔✔False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: -
ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right posterior
oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body?
- ANSWER✔✔206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the
elimination of solid waste? - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Left lateral decubitus
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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. - ANSWER✔✔2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam
defines the following positioning term: - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head -
ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right anterior oblique (RAO)
,Which of the following projection will project the dens within
the shadow of the foramen magnum? - ANSWER✔✔Fuchs
method
To best demonstrate the intervertebral foramina of the
thoracic spine one would obtain a: - ANSWER✔✔Lateral
projection
For an AP projection of the thoracic spine the CR is directed
perpendicular and centered to: - ANSWER✔✔T7
Even though oblique thoracic spines are not routinely done
one would need to oblique the patient _____ degrees from the
plane of the table to visualize the zygapophyseal joints. -
ANSWER✔✔70 degrees
T/F When doing a swimmers position for the cervical spine one
must demonstrate the C7 T1 inter-space - ANSWER✔✔True
T/F When doing a swimmers position for the cervical spine one
must demonstrate the vertebral bodies of T4,T5 and T6 -
ANSWER✔✔True
A. Spinous process
B. Lamina
C. Articular facet
,D. Transverse process
E. Pedicle
F. Body - ANSWER✔✔Name the parts labeled for typical
vertebrae:
What is the name of the position in which the body is turned
90 degrees from a true AP or PA projection? -
ANSWER✔✔Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward - ANSWER✔✔Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot - ANSWER✔✔Dorsum
Back half of the patient - ANSWER✔✔Posterior
Lying down in any position - ANSWER✔✔Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must
have a ________ beam. - ANSWER✔✔Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and
left halves describes the: - ANSWER✔✔Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward,
and head head forward describes the: - ANSWER✔✔Anatomic
position
, A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior
and posterior parts is the: - ANSWER✔✔Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? -
ANSWER✔✔Plantar
T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the
anatomical part is closest to the IR - ANSWER✔✔False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: -
ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Right posterior
oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body?
- ANSWER✔✔206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the
elimination of solid waste? - ANSWER✔✔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? - ANSWER✔✔Left lateral decubitus
