Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning: Final Exam Questions And Answers With Complete Updates

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-RecumbentTo 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: - AnswerMidsaggital 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: - AnswerMidcoronal 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 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