Radiographic Positioning Exam 1
Questions with Verified Answers
An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes
the what position? - ANSWERSAnatomic
A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed,
manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for - ANSWERSRadiography
The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the what
plane? - ANSWERSSagittal
A longitudinal plane that divided the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the
what plane? - ANSWERSMidcoronal
Which of the following term describes the sole of the foot.? - ANSWERSPlantar
A lateromedial projection is one in which - ANSWERSThe medial aspect of the anatomy
is closest to the IR
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: - ANSWERSTrendelenburg
Which term describes lying down in any position? - ANSWERSRecumbent
A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body is turned
20 degree toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position? -
ANSWERSRPO (Right Posterior Oblique)
A patient is erect with the left side directly against the image receptor. The central ray
enters the right side of the body. What is the radiographic position? - ANSWERSLeft
Lateral
A projection in which the CR skims a body part is termed: - ANSWERSTangentail
What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis
of the body? - ANSWERSAxial
The opposite term for supination is: - ANSWERSPronation
Which of the following positions is often used to insert a rectal enema tip before a
barium enema study? - ANSWERSModified Sims'
, Moving the foot and toes downward is: - ANSWERSPlantar flexion
Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for: - ANSWERSCircumduction
Which of the following terms is the opposite of ipsilateral? - ANSWERSContralateral
The radiographic term projection is defined as: - ANSWERSPath or direction of the
central ray
Which of following is NOT one of the evaluation criteria used in the evaluation of
images? - ANSWERSPatient condition
A patient enters the emergency department with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand.
What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic
study? - ANSWERSTwo
A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20 to 30
degree toward the IR. The central ray is perpendicular to the IR. What specific position
has been performed? - ANSWERSLordotic
The penetrating ability of the x-ray beam is controlled by which of the following? -
ANSWERSkV
A radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates involuntary motion caused by bowel
peristalsis (involuntary contraction). Which of the following factors will best eliminate this
problem during the repeat exposure? - ANSWERSDecrease exposure time
Which of the following changes will improve spatial resolution? - ANSWERSDecrease
OID
Each digital image is two dimensional and is formed by a matrix of: - ANSWERSPixels
Highly complex mathematical formulas applied during digital process of the image are
termed: - ANSWERSAlgorithms
The intensity of light that represents the individual pixels in the digital image on the
monitor is the definition for: - ANSWERSBrightness
Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on the brightness of the digital
image? - ANSWERSmAs
The ability of a digital imaging system to distinguish between similar tissues is the
definition for: - ANSWERSContrast Resolution
Misrepresentation of object size or shape as projected onto radiographic recording
media is the general definition for: - ANSWERSDistortion
Questions with Verified Answers
An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes
the what position? - ANSWERSAnatomic
A representation of the patient's anatomic structures that can be obtained, viewed,
manipulated, and stored digitally is the definition for - ANSWERSRadiography
The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the what
plane? - ANSWERSSagittal
A longitudinal plane that divided the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the
what plane? - ANSWERSMidcoronal
Which of the following term describes the sole of the foot.? - ANSWERSPlantar
A lateromedial projection is one in which - ANSWERSThe medial aspect of the anatomy
is closest to the IR
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: - ANSWERSTrendelenburg
Which term describes lying down in any position? - ANSWERSRecumbent
A patient is lying on her back facing the x-ray tube. The right side of her body is turned
20 degree toward the image receptor. What is this radiographic position? -
ANSWERSRPO (Right Posterior Oblique)
A patient is erect with the left side directly against the image receptor. The central ray
enters the right side of the body. What is the radiographic position? - ANSWERSLeft
Lateral
A projection in which the CR skims a body part is termed: - ANSWERSTangentail
What type of projection is created with the CR directed along or parallel to the long axis
of the body? - ANSWERSAxial
The opposite term for supination is: - ANSWERSPronation
Which of the following positions is often used to insert a rectal enema tip before a
barium enema study? - ANSWERSModified Sims'
, Moving the foot and toes downward is: - ANSWERSPlantar flexion
Movement in the form of a circle is the definition for: - ANSWERSCircumduction
Which of the following terms is the opposite of ipsilateral? - ANSWERSContralateral
The radiographic term projection is defined as: - ANSWERSPath or direction of the
central ray
Which of following is NOT one of the evaluation criteria used in the evaluation of
images? - ANSWERSPatient condition
A patient enters the emergency department with a piece of wire in the palm of the hand.
What is the minimum number of projections required to be taken for this radiographic
study? - ANSWERSTwo
A patient is erect facing the x-ray tube and leaning the shoulders backward 20 to 30
degree toward the IR. The central ray is perpendicular to the IR. What specific position
has been performed? - ANSWERSLordotic
The penetrating ability of the x-ray beam is controlled by which of the following? -
ANSWERSkV
A radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates involuntary motion caused by bowel
peristalsis (involuntary contraction). Which of the following factors will best eliminate this
problem during the repeat exposure? - ANSWERSDecrease exposure time
Which of the following changes will improve spatial resolution? - ANSWERSDecrease
OID
Each digital image is two dimensional and is formed by a matrix of: - ANSWERSPixels
Highly complex mathematical formulas applied during digital process of the image are
termed: - ANSWERSAlgorithms
The intensity of light that represents the individual pixels in the digital image on the
monitor is the definition for: - ANSWERSBrightness
Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on the brightness of the digital
image? - ANSWERSmAs
The ability of a digital imaging system to distinguish between similar tissues is the
definition for: - ANSWERSContrast Resolution
Misrepresentation of object size or shape as projected onto radiographic recording
media is the general definition for: - ANSWERSDistortion
