Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning: Final Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025
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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.
2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the ...
Bontrager; Radiographic Positioning:
Final Exam Questions and Answers
2024/2025
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.
2 projections; 90 degrees
The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following positioning
term:
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?
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?
Right lateral
T/F The term caudal means toward the head
False, caudal means toward the feet
A patient is recumbent facing the IR. The right side of the body is turned 15 degrees toward
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?
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?
Left lateral
T/F According to your text and lecture radiographic view is not a valid positioning term in the
United States
True
The radiographic term "projection" is defined as:
Path or direction of the CR
T/F A persons body habits represents a specific type of projection
False, body type
Movement of an arm or leg toward the midline
Adduction
An inward stress movement of the foot
Inversion
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