Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning:
Final Exam Questions with correct
Answers
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. ANSWERS 2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following
positioning term: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Right
lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head ANSWERS False, caudal means
toward the feet
T/F The first cervical vertebrae also known as the axis contains a structure known as
the odontoid process ANSWERS False
T/F The lateral masses of C1 support the weight of the head and assist in rotation of the
head ANSWERS True
Short spinous processes with bifid tips are a distinguishing feature of which vertebrae?
ANSWERS Cervical vertebrae
The mastoid tip corresponds to the level of: ANSWERS C1
With the head in neutral position, the angle of the jaw or gonion, is at the same level as:
ANSWERS C3
A patient is recumbent facing the IR. The right side of the body is turned 15 degrees
toward the IR. What is this position? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward ANSWERS Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot ANSWERS Dorsum
Back half of the patient ANSWERS Posterior
Lying down in any position ANSWERS Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must have a ________ beam.
ANSWERS Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the:
ANSWERS Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward, and head head forward
describes the: ANSWERS Anatomic position
A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the:
ANSWERS Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? ANSWERS Plantar
T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest
to the IR ANSWERS False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Right
posterior oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? ANSWERS 206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?
ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Left lateral
, T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in
the United States ANSWERS True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: ANSWERS Path or direction of
the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection ANSWERS
False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline ANSWERS Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot ANSWERS Inversion
Near the source or the beginning ANSWERS Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet ANSWERS Caudal
Increasing the angle of a joint ANSWERS Extension
Movement of arm or leg away from the midline ANSWERS Abduction
Decreasing the angle between the foot and lower leg ANSWERS Dorsiflexion
Turn or bend hand and wrist toward radius ANSWERS Radial deviation
Rotation of hand with palm down ANSWERS Pronation
T/F Since 1895 the methods of acquiring and storing x-ray images have for the most
part stayed the same ANSWERS False
______________ involves placing a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) or imaging plate
into a cassette, used like traditional film-screen. ANSWERS Computer
Radiography (CR)
T/F Milliamperage (mA) controls the penetrating power of x-rays with all radiographic
imaging systems ANSWERS False, kVp controls penetrating power
T/F Exposure Time controls the number of x-rays produced within the x-ray tube.
ANSWERS False
_____________ is highly complex mathematical formula or code used in digital
processing. ANSWERS Algorithm
A term used by some equipment manufactures to indicate exposure index is the:
ANSWERS "S" number or sensitivity number
Final Exam Questions with correct
Answers
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. ANSWERS 2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following
positioning term: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Right
lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head ANSWERS False, caudal means
toward the feet
T/F The first cervical vertebrae also known as the axis contains a structure known as
the odontoid process ANSWERS False
T/F The lateral masses of C1 support the weight of the head and assist in rotation of the
head ANSWERS True
Short spinous processes with bifid tips are a distinguishing feature of which vertebrae?
ANSWERS Cervical vertebrae
The mastoid tip corresponds to the level of: ANSWERS C1
With the head in neutral position, the angle of the jaw or gonion, is at the same level as:
ANSWERS C3
A patient is recumbent facing the IR. The right side of the body is turned 15 degrees
toward the IR. What is this position? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Lateral position
Lying on the back facing upward ANSWERS Supine
Top or anterior surface of the foot ANSWERS Dorsum
Back half of the patient ANSWERS Posterior
Lying down in any position ANSWERS Recumbent
To have a lateral decubitus position or projection on must have a ________ beam.
ANSWERS Horizontal beam
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves describes the:
ANSWERS Midsaggital plane
An upright position with the arms abducted, plans forward, and head head forward
describes the: ANSWERS Anatomic position
A longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the:
ANSWERS Midcoronal plane
Which term describes the sole of the foot? ANSWERS Plantar
T/F A lateromedial projection is where the lateral aspect of the anatomical part is closest
to the IR ANSWERS False
A position in which the head is lower than the feet is: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Right
posterior oblique (RPO)
How many separate bones are found in the adult human body? ANSWERS 206
Which system of the human body is responsible for the elimination of solid waste?
ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Left lateral
, T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in
the United States ANSWERS True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as: ANSWERS Path or direction of
the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection ANSWERS
False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline ANSWERS Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot ANSWERS Inversion
Near the source or the beginning ANSWERS Proximal
A CR angle directed towards the feet ANSWERS Caudal
Increasing the angle of a joint ANSWERS Extension
Movement of arm or leg away from the midline ANSWERS Abduction
Decreasing the angle between the foot and lower leg ANSWERS Dorsiflexion
Turn or bend hand and wrist toward radius ANSWERS Radial deviation
Rotation of hand with palm down ANSWERS Pronation
T/F Since 1895 the methods of acquiring and storing x-ray images have for the most
part stayed the same ANSWERS False
______________ involves placing a photostimulable phosphor (PSP) or imaging plate
into a cassette, used like traditional film-screen. ANSWERS Computer
Radiography (CR)
T/F Milliamperage (mA) controls the penetrating power of x-rays with all radiographic
imaging systems ANSWERS False, kVp controls penetrating power
T/F Exposure Time controls the number of x-rays produced within the x-ray tube.
ANSWERS False
_____________ is highly complex mathematical formula or code used in digital
processing. ANSWERS Algorithm
A term used by some equipment manufactures to indicate exposure index is the:
ANSWERS "S" number or sensitivity number
