positioning and related anatomy 9th edition by
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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. - correct answer>>>2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following
positioning term: - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct
answer>>>Right lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head - correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer>>>Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward - correct answer>>>Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot - correct answer>>>Dorsum
Back half of the patient - correct answer>>>Posterior
Lying down in any position - correct answer>>>Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must have a ________ beam.
- correct answer>>>Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes
the: - correct answer>>>Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward, and head head
forward describes the: - correct answer>>>Anatomic position
A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts
is the: - correct answer>>>Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? - correct answer>>>Plantar
,T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is
closest to the IR - correct answer>>>False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: - correct
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? - correct
answer>>>Right posterior oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? - correct
answer>>>206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?
- correct 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? - correct 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? - correct answer>>>Left
lateral
T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning
term in the United States - correct answer>>>True
, The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: - correct answer>>>Path or
direction of the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection - correct
answer>>>False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline - correct answer>>>Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot - correct answer>>>Inversion
Near the source or the beginning - correct answer>>>Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet - correct answer>>>Caudal
Increasing the angle of a joint - correct answer>>>Extension
Movement of arm or leg away from the midline - correct answer>>>Abduction
Decreasing the angle between the foot and lower leg - correct
answer>>>Dorsiflexion
Turn or bend hand and wrist toward radius - correct answer>>>Radial deviation
Rotation of hand with palm down - correct answer>>>Pronation