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BONTRAGER; RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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BONTRAGER; RADIOGRAPHICPOSITIONING: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
To help describe the locations of various organs or other structures within the
abdominal cavity, the abdomen may be divided into either _____ quadrants or _____
regions - Answer-4 quadrants; 9 regions
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, occupying most of what quadrant? -
Answer-Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
The spleen may be visualized fairly on plain abdominal radiographs, particularly if the
organ is enlarged it is primarily found in what quadrant? - Answer-Left upper quadrant
(LUQ)
The term PUBIC or HYPOGASTRIC refers to a: - Answer-Specific organ of the
abdomen
There are seven landmarks of the abdomen that are palpable and important in
positioning the abdomen of these which one of the following would be found at the level
of T9-T10?
A. Inferior costal rib margin
B. Iliac crest
C. ASIS
D. Xiphoid process - Answer-D. Xiphoid process (distal inferior process of the sternum)
Which landmark can be found at the level of L4-L5? - Answer-Iliac crest (most
commonly used in abdominal landmarks)
Generally speaking most radiographs of the abdomen are taken at what kVp? - Answer-
70-80 kVp
As discussed in the text and lecture large amounts of air in entire dilated small and large
bowel with air fluid levels visualized is defined as: - Answer-Ileus
When positioning for an AP projection (supine) abdomen, one would align the bottom of
the IR at the level of the: - Answer-Symphysis pubis
For a lateral decubitus position of the abdomen the patient should be on their side for a
minimum of _____ minutes before taking and exposure. - Answer-Minimum of 5
minutes
The CR location for an erect abdomen is approximately: - Answer-2'' above the iliac
crest
, What structure must be visualized (included) on an erect abdomen? - Answer-
Diaphragm
T/F When taking an x-ray of the chest and/or abdomen breathing instructions to the
patient are the same - Answer-False, chest on inspiration abdomen on expiration
The SID for abdomen radiographs are: - Answer-40'' SID
The CR location for a PA chest is at the level of: - Answer-T7
T/F A general rule to follow in radiography is that anything above the diaphragm is done
on inspiration and anything below the diaphragm is done on expiration - Answer-True
To show anterior and posterior displacement of the wrist one would obtain a: - Answer-
Lateral projection of the wrist
With the medial surface of the hand placed on the IR and the CR directed the the 2nd
MP joint and exiting the 5th MP joint one obtains a _________ projection - Answer-
Lateral hand projection
What is the total number of bones that make up the hand and wrist - Answer-27
The name of the joint between the proximal and distal phalanges of the 1st digit is the
__________. - Answer-Interphalangeal (IP) joint space
The _________ is the largest of the carpal bones - Answer-Capitate
T/F The head of the radius is located on the proximal end of the radius - Answer-True
With the arm in anatomic position, the ulna is on the ______ side. - Answer-Medial
What two bony landmarks are palpated for positioning of the elbow? - Answer-Humeral
epicondyles
T/F The trochlea is located medially and articulates with the ulna while the capitulum is
more lateral and articulates with the head of the radius - Answer-True
To prevent the proximal radius crossing over the ulna for an AP projection of the
forearm one should: - Answer-Supinate the hand
To show anterior and posterior displacement of the forearm one would obtain a: -
Answer-Lateral projection of the forearm
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the distal humerus
A. Olecranon process
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