Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning: Final Exam | 229 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

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. - 2 projections; 90 degrees The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following positioning term: - 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? - 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? - Right lateral T/F The term caudal means toward the head - 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? - 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? - Lateral position Lying on the back facing upward - Supine Top or anterior surface of the foot - Dorsum Back half of the patient - PosteriorLying down in any position - Recumbent To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must have a ________ beam. - Horizontal beam The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the: - Midsaggital plane An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward, and head head forward describes the: - Anatomic position A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the: - Midcoronal plane Which term describes the sole of the foot? - Plantar T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest to the IR - False A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: - 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? - Right posterior oblique (RPO)