Mask triangulation and triangulation

Question 1

triangulation marks are placed during

Answer 1

ct simulation

Question 2

triangulation marks are used during

Answer 2

treatment

Question 3

triangulation marks refer to

Answer 3

3-point setup

one mark on each lateral side and one on the AP (or PA in the case of prone patients)

Question 4

triangulation marks are used to

Answer 4

align the patient every day to ensure they are in the same position for each treatment

Question 5

depending on the situation, triangulation marks may be marked with

Answer 5

a BB sticker
sharpie marker
tegaderm tape
tattoo(s)

Question 6

what are the roles when working with a partner during triangulation

Answer 6

patient and table

one person on each side of the table

Question 7

once the mark/tattoo on the patient and the laser perfectly align you say

Answer 7

“That’s me” or “I’m on” to your partner

Question 8

when you need the mark/tattoo on patient to move anterior or posterior in order to line it up with the laser the patient will be

Answer 8

rolled

Question 9

when you need the mark/tattoo on the patient to move superior or inferior in order to line up with the laser the patient will have

Answer 9

either their hips or shoulders pulled

Question 10

a way to remember whether you need to move the patient or your partner needs to is to remember that

Answer 10

“the tattoo chases the line”

“the mark chases the laser”

Question 11

triangulation is finished when

Answer 11

all 3 marks line up with lasers