Exam Review 2: Unit 2

Question 1

Define Axial projection

Answer 1

When the central ray is angled at least 10 degrees to the anatomy

Question 2

Define Inferosuperior projection

Answer 2

Central ray enters below the anatomy and exits above

Question 3

Differentiate between Trendelenburg and fowler general position

Answer 3

Trendelenburg: Head is inferior and table is tilted
Fowler: Head is superior and table is tilted

Question 4

What are the four types of Body Habitus

Answer 4

1. Sthenic
   2.Asthenic
   3.Hyposthenic
   4.Hypersthenic

Question 5

What is the space in long bones called when they are developing vs. when they are developed?

Answer 5

Developing: Epiphyseal plate
Developed: Epiphyseal line

Question 6

What 2 markers are required for radiographic images?

Answer 6

1. Anatomic (l+R) markers
2. Patient identification and date

Question 7

When should the marker be face down?

Answer 7

If the patient is prone, (face down/face touching IR)

Question 8

What 4 patient identifications are required on a radiograph?

Answer 8

1. Date
2. Patient name+/ID number
3. Institution identity
   4.R/L marker

Question 9

What are the different radiographic body positions for the upright bucky?

Answer 9

1. R/L lateral
2. Oblique: RAO, RLO ect.
3. Lordic

Question 10

What are the different radiographic body positions for the table bucky?

Answer 10

1. L/R lateral decubitus
2. Ventral decubitus
3. Dorsal decubitus

Question 11

How are radiographic body positions named?

Answer 11

After what body part is touching the IR

Question 12

If coronoid process is to high in relation to the radial head, then what does that mean in a lateral elbow?

Answer 12

That the humerous is too high

Question 13

If coronoid process is between radial head and condyles what does that mean?

Answer 13

The hand is too low

Question 14

If radial head is between coronoid process and condyles what does that mean?

Answer 14

Hand is too high