Intro to Positioning Flashcards
Which TWO terms are projections used in radiographic imaging
A. Prone
B. AP
C. PA
D. Supine
B & C
When CR enters left or right side, it is considered a ___ projection
Lateral
When patient is lying on their back, or ___, they are ___
Dorsal recumbent
Supine
Which positions are used for insertion of barium enemas?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Sims
D. Fowler’s
C
How is a patient lying if in Trendelenburg position
A. Head higher than feet
B. Head lower than feet
C. Head at same level as feet
D. On their left side in recumbent obl position
B
In a 45-degree RAO, which side of the body closest to IR?
A. Left anterior side
B. Left posterior side
C. Right anterior side
D. Right posterior side
C
Which position is described when a patient is lying down and CR is horizontal?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Decubitus
D. Lateral
C
When a patient is in a ventral decubitus position, the patient is lying
A. On their back
B. On their stomach
C. On their side
B
When a body is divided into unequal right and left halves, which plane is being used?
A. Midsagittal plane
B. Coronal plane
C. Sagittal plane
D. Midcoronal plane
C
In the anatomical position, the palms of a patient’s hands are facing which direction
A. Upward
B. Downward
C. Forward
D. Backward
C
Which term describes the movement of extremity toward midline of body
A. Abduction
B. Adduction
C. Medial rotation
D. Lateral rotation
B
