Bontrager Radiographic Positioning Final Exam Test Bank Marking Scheme

Bontrager Radiographic Positioning Final Exam Test Bank Marking Scheme 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 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- Anato