Test Bank for Bontragers Textbook
of Radiographic Positioning and
Related Anatomy 10th Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiographic Positioning
What is the primary purpose of radiographic positioning?
a) To enhance the patient experience
b) To maximize image quality and diagnostic value
c) To reduce exposure time
d) To limit equipment usage
Answer: b) To maximize image quality and diagnostic value
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
a) Coronal plane
b) Transverse plane
c) Sagittal plane
d) Mid-sagittal plane
Answer: d) Mid-sagittal plane
Chapter 2: Chest Positioning
What is the recommended SID (source-to-image distance) for chest radiography?
a) 40 inches
b) 72 inches
c) 60 inches
d) 55 inches
Answer: b) 72 inches
Which of the following projections is typically used for a standard chest
examination?
a) AP projection
,b) PA projection
c) Oblique projection
d) Axial projection
Answer: b) PA projection
Chapter 3: Abdomen Positioning
Which of the following is the correct CR (central ray) placement for an AP supine
abdomen projection?
a) 1 inch above the iliac crest
b) At the level of the umbilicus
c) At the level of the iliac crest
d) 2 inches below the iliac crest
Answer: c) At the level of the iliac crest
Which position is best for demonstrating free intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?
a) AP supine
b) PA prone
c) Left lateral decubitus
d) Dorsal decubitus
Answer: c) Left lateral decubitus
Chapter 4: Upper Limb Positioning
For a PA projection of the hand, where should the CR be directed?
a) Head of the second metacarpal
b) PIP joint of the third digit
c) MCP joint of the third digit
d) MCP joint of the second digit
Answer: c) MCP joint of the third digit
Which position best demonstrates the scaphoid bone?
a) PA wrist
b) Lateral wrist
,c) PA oblique wrist
d) Ulnar deviation
Answer: d) Ulnar deviation
Chapter 5: Lower Limb Positioning
Which projection of the ankle best demonstrates the distal tibiofibular joint?
a) AP projection
b) Lateral projection
c) 45-degree oblique projection
d) Mortise projection
Answer: c) 45-degree oblique projection
For a lateral knee projection, how much should the knee be flexed?
a) 30-45 degrees
b) 10-20 degrees
c) 45-60 degrees
d) 90 degrees
Answer: a) 30-45 degrees
Chapter 6: Pelvis and Hip Positioning
For an AP pelvis projection, how should the feet be positioned?
a) Internally rotated 15-20 degrees
b) Externally rotated 15-20 degrees
c) Flexed and abducted
d) In a neutral position
Answer: a) Internally rotated 15-20 degrees
Which of the following positions best demonstrates the femoral necks in profile?
a) AP pelvis
b) Frog-leg lateral
c) Cross-table lateral
d) AP axial inlet
, Answer: b) Frog-leg lateral
Chapter 7: Cervical Spine Positioning
Which cervical spine projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina?
a) AP axial
b) Lateral
c) PA axial oblique
d) AP open-mouth
Answer: c) PA axial oblique
For the AP axial projection of the cervical spine, what is the correct CR angulation?
a) 5-10 degrees cephalad
b) 15-20 degrees caudad
c) 15-20 degrees cephalad
d) 0 degrees
Answer: c) 15-20 degrees cephalad
Chapter 8: Thoracic Spine Positioning
Which projection best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine?
a) AP projection
b) Lateral projection
c) PA oblique projection
d) AP oblique projection
Answer: d) AP oblique projection
What breathing technique is recommended for a lateral projection of the thoracic
spine?
a) Suspended respiration
b) Breathing normally
c) Deep inspiration
d) Full expiration
of Radiographic Positioning and
Related Anatomy 10th Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiographic Positioning
What is the primary purpose of radiographic positioning?
a) To enhance the patient experience
b) To maximize image quality and diagnostic value
c) To reduce exposure time
d) To limit equipment usage
Answer: b) To maximize image quality and diagnostic value
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
a) Coronal plane
b) Transverse plane
c) Sagittal plane
d) Mid-sagittal plane
Answer: d) Mid-sagittal plane
Chapter 2: Chest Positioning
What is the recommended SID (source-to-image distance) for chest radiography?
a) 40 inches
b) 72 inches
c) 60 inches
d) 55 inches
Answer: b) 72 inches
Which of the following projections is typically used for a standard chest
examination?
a) AP projection
,b) PA projection
c) Oblique projection
d) Axial projection
Answer: b) PA projection
Chapter 3: Abdomen Positioning
Which of the following is the correct CR (central ray) placement for an AP supine
abdomen projection?
a) 1 inch above the iliac crest
b) At the level of the umbilicus
c) At the level of the iliac crest
d) 2 inches below the iliac crest
Answer: c) At the level of the iliac crest
Which position is best for demonstrating free intraperitoneal air in the abdomen?
a) AP supine
b) PA prone
c) Left lateral decubitus
d) Dorsal decubitus
Answer: c) Left lateral decubitus
Chapter 4: Upper Limb Positioning
For a PA projection of the hand, where should the CR be directed?
a) Head of the second metacarpal
b) PIP joint of the third digit
c) MCP joint of the third digit
d) MCP joint of the second digit
Answer: c) MCP joint of the third digit
Which position best demonstrates the scaphoid bone?
a) PA wrist
b) Lateral wrist
,c) PA oblique wrist
d) Ulnar deviation
Answer: d) Ulnar deviation
Chapter 5: Lower Limb Positioning
Which projection of the ankle best demonstrates the distal tibiofibular joint?
a) AP projection
b) Lateral projection
c) 45-degree oblique projection
d) Mortise projection
Answer: c) 45-degree oblique projection
For a lateral knee projection, how much should the knee be flexed?
a) 30-45 degrees
b) 10-20 degrees
c) 45-60 degrees
d) 90 degrees
Answer: a) 30-45 degrees
Chapter 6: Pelvis and Hip Positioning
For an AP pelvis projection, how should the feet be positioned?
a) Internally rotated 15-20 degrees
b) Externally rotated 15-20 degrees
c) Flexed and abducted
d) In a neutral position
Answer: a) Internally rotated 15-20 degrees
Which of the following positions best demonstrates the femoral necks in profile?
a) AP pelvis
b) Frog-leg lateral
c) Cross-table lateral
d) AP axial inlet
, Answer: b) Frog-leg lateral
Chapter 7: Cervical Spine Positioning
Which cervical spine projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina?
a) AP axial
b) Lateral
c) PA axial oblique
d) AP open-mouth
Answer: c) PA axial oblique
For the AP axial projection of the cervical spine, what is the correct CR angulation?
a) 5-10 degrees cephalad
b) 15-20 degrees caudad
c) 15-20 degrees cephalad
d) 0 degrees
Answer: c) 15-20 degrees cephalad
Chapter 8: Thoracic Spine Positioning
Which projection best demonstrates the zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine?
a) AP projection
b) Lateral projection
c) PA oblique projection
d) AP oblique projection
Answer: d) AP oblique projection
What breathing technique is recommended for a lateral projection of the thoracic
spine?
a) Suspended respiration
b) Breathing normally
c) Deep inspiration
d) Full expiration
