Radiography Terminology
In this quiz on radiography, test yourself on all the different vocabulary and terminology associated with the practice of using X-rays to create images of the internal structure of objects. Think you know all the definitions?
- 1.
What does Projection mean?
Correct Answer(s)
The path of the central ray (CR) - 2.
What is an AP Projection? (anteroposterior)
- A.
CR enters the posterior and exits anterior
- B.
CR enters the anterior and exits the posterior
- C.
CR enters anterior at an angle and exits posteriorly
- D.
CR skims the surface
Correct Answer
B. CR enters the anterior and exits the posterior -
- 3.
What is a PA Projection?
- A.
CR enters anterior and exits posterior
- B.
CR enters at an angle anterior and exits through posterior
- C.
CR enters posterior and exits anterior
- D.
CR enters lateral aspect of forearm and exits the medial aspect
Correct Answer
C. CR enters posterior and exits anterior -
- 4.
What is an Axial projection?
- A.
CR enters anterior at an angle and exits the posterior
- B.
CR enters anterior and exits posterior
- C.
CR skims the surface
- D.
CR enters posterior and exits anterior
Correct Answer
A. CR enters anterior at an angle and exits the posterior -
- 5.
What is a Tangential Projection?
- A.
CR enters anterior at an angle and exits posterior
- B.
CR enters anterior and exits posterior
- C.
CR enters laterally of the forearm and exits medially
- D.
CR skims the surface of the skull
Correct Answer
D. CR skims the surface of the skull -
- 6.
What is a Lateral Projection?
- A.
Patient is placed in the right lateral position
- B.
Right side of chest is touching IR
- C.
CR enters the left or opposite side of body
Correct Answer(s)
A. Patient is placed in the right lateral position
B. Right side of chest is touching IR
C. CR enters the left or opposite side of body -
- 7.
What is a Lateromedial Projection?
- A.
CR enters lateral aspect of forearm and exits the medial aspect
- B.
CR enters the left and the patient's right side is placed on the IR
- C.
CR enters anterior at an angle and exits posterior
- D.
CR skims the surface
Correct Answer
A. CR enters lateral aspect of forearm and exits the medial aspect -
- 8.
An Oblique Projection is when entire body or body part is rotated so the CR enters posterior and exits anterior
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
What does the term Position mean?
- A.
Refers to body position
- B.
Patient's PHYSICAL position
- C.
Overall posture of patient
Correct Answer(s)
A. Refers to body position
B. Patient's PHYSICAL position
C. Overall posture of patient -
- 10.
What is Supine Position?
- A.
Lying face down
- B.
Lying on back
- C.
Lying on side
- D.
Standing up
Correct Answer
B. Lying on back -
- 11.
What is Prone position?
- A.
Lying on back
- B.
Lying face down or on stomach
- C.
Sitting up
- D.
Standing erect
Correct Answer
B. Lying face down or on stomach -
- 12.
What is Trendelenburg Position?
- A.
On back with head LOWER than feet
- B.
Head downward and feet higher than head
- C.
Recumbent
Correct Answer(s)
A. On back with head LOWER than feet
B. Head downward and feet higher than head -
- 13.
What is Fowler Position?
- A.
On back with feet LOWER than head
- B.
Head tilted upward and feet lower than head
- C.
Erect
Correct Answer(s)
A. On back with feet LOWER than head
B. Head tilted upward and feet lower than head -
- 14.
Specific placement of the body in relation to the Image Receptor (IR) during imaging is generally referred to as the "Radiographic Position?"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
What is the normal position for a CXR (chest x-ray)?
- A.
Left Lateral Radiographic Position
- B.
Left Oblique
- C.
Anteroposterior
- D.
Posteroanterior
Correct Answer
A. Left Lateral Radiographic Position -
- 16.
What part of the body is closest to the IR in an LPO (Left Posterior Oblique) ?
- A.
Right Back
- B.
Left Back
- C.
Left Front
- D.
Right Front
Correct Answer
B. Left Back -
- 17.
What part of the body is closest to the IR in an RPO (Right Posterior Oblique) ?
- A.
Right Back
- B.
Right Front
- C.
Left Back
- D.
Left Front
Correct Answer
A. Right Back -
- 18.
What part of the body is closest to the IR in an LAO (Left Anterior Oblique) ?
- A.
Left Front
- B.
Right Front
- C.
Left Back
- D.
Right Back
Correct Answer
A. Left Front -
- 19.
What part of the body is closest to the IR in an RAO (Right Anterior Oblique) ?
- A.
Left Front
- B.
Right Front
- C.
Right Back
- D.
Left Back
Correct Answer
B. Right Front -
- 20.
A Decubitus position is when patient is lying down and the CR is horizontal and parallel with the floor?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
A Lordotic position is whe a patient is leaning backwards while in the upright position and only the shoulders are in contact with the IR
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
What does the Appendicular Skeleton consist of?
- A.
Upper Extremities
- B.
Lower Extremities
- C.
Shoulders
- D.
Pelvis
Correct Answer(s)
A. Upper Extremities
B. Lower Extremities
C. Shoulders
D. Pelvis -
- 23.
What does the Axial Skeleton consist of?
- A.
Skull
- B.
Vertebral Column
- C.
Sternum & Ribs
Correct Answer(s)
A. Skull
B. Vertebral Column
C. Sternum & Ribs -
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