Chapter 1: Positioning

Question 1

Anatomic position is described as the patient:

Answer 1

1. Facing Forward
2. Erect

Question 2

A general rule in viewing radiographs is to display them so that the patient is [x], with the patient in the anatomic position.

Answer 2

facing the technologist

Question 3

When viewing a radiograph correctly, the patient’s right is to the viewer’s [x]

Answer 3

left

Question 4

Any longitudinal plane that divides the body into right and left parts

Answer 4

Sagittal plane

Question 5

Any longitudinal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Answer 5

Coronal plane

Question 6

Dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

Answer 6

Axial/transverse plane

Question 7

Longitudinal or transverse plane that is at an angle or slant and is not parallel

Answer 7

Oblique plane

Question 8

The [x] is the device that responds to the ionizing radiation to create the radiographic image after it exits the patient.

Answer 8

Image receptor (IR)

Question 9

The path of the central ray as is exits the x-ray tube and goes through the patient

Answer 9

Projection

Question 10

True or False: The term radiograph refers to the recording medium AND the image

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The projection name when the patient is lying on the abdomen with the x-ray beam directed perpendicular to the floor.

Answer 11

PA

Question 12

Which term describes the sole of the foot?

Answer 12

Plantar

Question 13

Which terms refers to a projection of the CR from posterior to anterior?

Answer 13

PA projection

Question 14

A specific oblique position in which the right anterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR.

Answer 14

Right anterior oblique

Question 15

A specific oblique position in which the right posterior aspect of the body is closest to the IR.

Answer 15

Right posterior oblique

Question 16

Projection or position?
Anteroposterior

Answer 16

Projection

Question 17

Projection or position?
Supine

Answer 17

Position

Question 18

Projection or position?
Left lateral

Answer 18

Position

Question 19

Projection or position?
Mediolateral foot

Answer 19

projection

Question 20

T/F: One of the ways an oblique or lateral body position are described (or named) is according to the side farthest away from the IR (image receptor)

Answer 20

False

Question 21

The radiographic position in which the patient is placed in a recumbent, prone position with the right side of the body rotated toward the image receptor (IR) 30° is the:

Answer 21

Right anterior oblique position

Question 22

Which of the following are involved in a radiographic examination?
-Positioning of body part and alignment with the IR and CR
-Application of radiation protection measures and devices
-Selection of exposure factors (radiographic technique)
-Instructions to the patient related to respiration (breathing) and initiation of the x-ray exposure

Answer 22

All of the above

Question 22

The radiographic position in which the patient is turned 90° from an AP projection with the left side of the body placed against the image receptor (IR) is the:

Answer 22

Left lateral

Question 23

Which term refers to a projection of the CR from medial to lateral?

Answer 23

mediolateral