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Bontrager Ch 1B Radiographic Terminology Flashcards

1
Q

Define “radiograph”

A

an image of an anatomical part of a patient produced by x-rays

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2
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Define “radiography”

A

refers to the medical field in which the emphasis is the production of radiographs

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3
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Define “image receptor”

A

device that captures the radiographic image that exits the patient.

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4
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what is the abbreviation for image receptor?

A

IR

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5
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what does the abbreviation of “CR” stand for?

A

Central Ray

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6
Q

what are the 5 parts of a radiographic exam or procedure?

A
  1. Position body part and align CR
  2. Radiation Protection
  3. Select exposure factors
  4. Take exposure
  5. Process image
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7
Q

what is the anatomic position?

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an upright position with arms slightly abducted down, palms of the hands turned forward, head and feet directed straight ahead.

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8
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TRUE or FALSE: If the body is lying down, reference to body part relationship is still as though in the anatomical position

A

TRUE

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9
Q

When viewing radiographic images, a common rule is to rotate the images as if the patient were________ the person who is doing the viewing.

A

facing

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10
Q

what direction is the sagittal plane?

A

a vertical plane dividing the body into right and left parts.

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11
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what direction is the horizontal, transverse, and axial plane?

A

any plane through the body dividing into superior and inferior

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12
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what direction is the Mid-saggital plane (median plane)?

A

a verticle plane dividing the body into equal right and left parts

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13
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what direction is the coronal plane?

A

a plane dividing the body into front and back parts.

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14
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Match definition with the best term:

A patient is neither AP/PA nor lateral.

a. Posterior
b. Anterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

I. Oblique

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15
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Match the definition with the best term:

Also, Dorsal: back half of the patient.

a. Posterior
b. Anterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

a.posterior

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16
Q

Match the definition with the best term:

patient is lying on their back.

a. Posterior
b. Anterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

e. Dorsal recumbent

17
Q

Match the definiton with the best term:

Also VENTERAL: front half of patient.

a. Posterior
b. Anterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

B. Anterior

18
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

Left posterior oblique. The posterior left side of the body is closest to IR.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

19
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

The patient is lying on their side, 90 degrees from AP or PA.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

f. Lateral Recumbent

20
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

patient is lying with head raised higher than the feet (30 degrees).
a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

h. fowlers

21
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

Right anterior Oblique. The anterior right side of the body is closest to the IR.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

22
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

Left Anterior Oblique. The anterior left side of the body is closest to the IR.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

23
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

Recumbent position with the head lower than the feet.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

A

g. Trendelenburg

24
Q

Match the definition with the correct term:

Right Posterior Oblique. The posterior right side is closest to the IR.

a. Posterior
b. Posterior
c.LPO
d.RAO
e.Dorsal recumbent
f.Lateral recumbent
g. Trendelenburg
h. Fowlers
i. Oblique
j. RPO
k.LAO

25
Q

what are all the aspects of a patient is a decubitus position?

A

~ The patient is always recumbent
~ The decubitus position is named (marked) for the surface the patient is lying on.
~ The x-ray beam is directed horizontally
~ the position is further named to specify the body part closest to the IR

26
Q

why are decubitus images taken?

A

free-air and Air-fluid levels

27
Q

For a Left Lateral Dorsal Decub the body surface of the patient is laying upon the __________surface. The side of the body closest to the IR is the ________.

A
  1. posterior (dorsal) side
  2. left side
28
Q

A projection defines?

A

The position of the the patient and/or the path of the x-ray beam through the patient, using correct anatomical terms.

29
Q

when the term AXIAL is used to describe a radiographic projection, it means there is a tilt on the __________

A

X-ray tube of 10 degrees or more.

30
Q

the word “view” should or should not be used as a substitute for the word projection.

A

SHOULD NOT

31
Q

what does “plantar” refer to?

A

soles or posterior portion of the feet.

32
Q

what does “Dorsum” refer to?

A

anterior or top surface of the foot ONLY if referring to the feet. when being used to describe the entire body it refers to the dorsal or dorsum vertebral or posterior portion of the body.

33
Q

what does “supine” mean?

A

lying on back with face directed upward

34
Q

what does “prone” mean?

A

lying on abdomen with face directed downward (head may be turned toward the side).

35
Q

What is the “trendelenburg” position?

A

a recumbent position with the body plane tilted so the head is lower than the feet.

36
Q

What is the “Fowler’s” position?

A

A recumbent supine position with the body plane tilted so that the head is higher than the feet. (usually a 30 degree tilt).

37
Q

what is a “Lithotomy” position?

A

A recumbent supine position with knee and hips flexed, thighs apart. The patient is usually supported with leg and ankle supports.

38
Q

What is the full name for a PA projection and what is its definition?

A

Posteroanterior projection. The CR enters the posterior surface and exits at the anterior surface.

39
Q

What is the full name for an AP projection and what is its definition?

A

Anteroposterior projection. Projection of the CR from anterior to posterior.

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