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Radiographic Positioning and Related
Anatomy 10th Edition | All Chapters 1-20
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)
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
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,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
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,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
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? - answer-Left lateral
T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in the
United States - answer-True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: - answer-Path or direction of the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection - answer-False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline - answer-Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot - answer-Inversion
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, Near the source or the beginning - answer-Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet - answer-Caudal
Increasing the angle of a joint - answer-Extension
Movement of arm or leg away from the midline - answer-Abduction
Decreasing the angle between the foot and lower leg - answer-Dorsiflexion
Turn or bend hand and wrist toward radius - answer-Radial deviation
Rotation of hand with palm down - answer-Pronation
T/F Since 1895 the methods of acquiring and storing x-ray images have for the most part stayed
the same - answer-False
______________ involves placing a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) or imaging plate into a
cassette, used like traditional film-screen. - answer-Computer Radiography (CR)
T/F Milliamperage (mA) controls the penetrating power of x-rays with all radiographic imaging
systems - answer-False, kVp controls penetrating power
T/F Exposure Time controls the number of x-rays produced within the x-ray tube. - answer-False
_____________ is highly complex mathematical formula or code used in digital processing. -
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Radiographic Positioning and Related
Anatomy 10th Edition | All Chapters 1-20
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)
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
1
,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
2
,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
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? - answer-Left lateral
T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in the
United States - answer-True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: - answer-Path or direction of the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection - answer-False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline - answer-Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot - answer-Inversion
3
, Near the source or the beginning - answer-Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet - answer-Caudal
Increasing the angle of a joint - answer-Extension
Movement of arm or leg away from the midline - answer-Abduction
Decreasing the angle between the foot and lower leg - answer-Dorsiflexion
Turn or bend hand and wrist toward radius - answer-Radial deviation
Rotation of hand with palm down - answer-Pronation
T/F Since 1895 the methods of acquiring and storing x-ray images have for the most part stayed
the same - answer-False
______________ involves placing a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) or imaging plate into a
cassette, used like traditional film-screen. - answer-Computer Radiography (CR)
T/F Milliamperage (mA) controls the penetrating power of x-rays with all radiographic imaging
systems - answer-False, kVp controls penetrating power
T/F Exposure Time controls the number of x-rays produced within the x-ray tube. - answer-False
_____________ is highly complex mathematical formula or code used in digital processing. -
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