2024 BONTRAGER RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS. (BRAND NEW!!)
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: 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
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
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. - ANSWER: Algorithm
A term used by some equipment manufactures to indicate exposure index is the: -
ANSWER: "S" number or sensitivity number
T/F A Scintillator is a device that helps measure flashes of light (radioactivity) form
the ionization of phosphor - ANSWER: True
T/F "Gray Scale" is used instead of "scale contrast" when referring to digital images -
ANSWER: True
The term used to define a random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity and
translates into grainy or mottled appearance of the digital image is known as: -
ANSWER: Noise
T/F A pixel is an individual component of the image matrix. - ANSWER: True
The "cardinal rules of radiation protection" are: - ANSWER: Time, distance, shielding
T/F Collimation had nothing to do with digital image contrast - ANSWER: False
T/F The "ALARA Principal" has nothing to do with radiation protection - ANSWER:
False
T/F According to lecture and lab "exposure factors" consist of kVp, mA and SID -
ANSWER: False, kVp, mA and time
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED
VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS. (BRAND NEW!!)
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: 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
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
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. - ANSWER: Algorithm
A term used by some equipment manufactures to indicate exposure index is the: -
ANSWER: "S" number or sensitivity number
T/F A Scintillator is a device that helps measure flashes of light (radioactivity) form
the ionization of phosphor - ANSWER: True
T/F "Gray Scale" is used instead of "scale contrast" when referring to digital images -
ANSWER: True
The term used to define a random disturbance that obscures or reduces clarity and
translates into grainy or mottled appearance of the digital image is known as: -
ANSWER: Noise
T/F A pixel is an individual component of the image matrix. - ANSWER: True
The "cardinal rules of radiation protection" are: - ANSWER: Time, distance, shielding
T/F Collimation had nothing to do with digital image contrast - ANSWER: False
T/F The "ALARA Principal" has nothing to do with radiation protection - ANSWER:
False
T/F According to lecture and lab "exposure factors" consist of kVp, mA and SID -
ANSWER: False, kVp, mA and time
