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What is the appropriate position for the patient when imaging lateral facial bones?
What is the appropriate position for the patient when imaging lateral facial bones?
- Sitting
- Prone
- Erect (correct)
- Supine
Where should the center of the Bucky/receptor be positioned when imaging lateral facial bones?
Where should the center of the Bucky/receptor be positioned when imaging lateral facial bones?
- 3 cm inferior to the outer canthus
- 2.5 cm superior to the outer canthus
- 2.5 cm inferior to the outer canthus (correct)
- At the outer canthus of the eye
Which of the following is not a recommended patient position for lateral facial bones imaging?
Which of the following is not a recommended patient position for lateral facial bones imaging?
- Seated
- Erect with head tilted
- Recumbent (correct)
- Erect
What is the significance of positioning the Bucky/receptor 2.5 cm inferior to the outer canthus during imaging?
What is the significance of positioning the Bucky/receptor 2.5 cm inferior to the outer canthus during imaging?
When imaging lateral facial bones, which error might occur if the patient's position is incorrect?
When imaging lateral facial bones, which error might occur if the patient's position is incorrect?
What is the correct height adjustment for the Bucky/receptor during lateral facial bones imaging?
What is the correct height adjustment for the Bucky/receptor during lateral facial bones imaging?
Which factor is critical for achieving correct positioning of the patient when imaging lateral facial bones?
Which factor is critical for achieving correct positioning of the patient when imaging lateral facial bones?
What is the consequence of incorrectly positioning the Bucky/receptor during lateral facial bones imaging?
What is the consequence of incorrectly positioning the Bucky/receptor during lateral facial bones imaging?
In the lateral view of the facial bones, which anatomical landmark is pivotal for positioning?
In the lateral view of the facial bones, which anatomical landmark is pivotal for positioning?
Why is an erect position preferred for patients during lateral facial bones imaging?
Why is an erect position preferred for patients during lateral facial bones imaging?
Flashcards
Lateral Facial Position
Lateral Facial Position
A patient positioning for an X-ray of the facial bones, specifically the lateral aspect.
Erect Position
Erect Position
The patient stands upright during the X-ray procedure.
Bucky/receptor height
Bucky/receptor height
The position of the X-ray image receptor relative to the patient.
2.5 cm inferior to outer canthus
2.5 cm inferior to outer canthus
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Lateral Facial Bones X-ray
Lateral Facial Bones X-ray
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Erect Patient Position
Erect Patient Position
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Bucky/receptor height adjustment
Bucky/receptor height adjustment
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2.5 cm inferior to outer canthus
2.5 cm inferior to outer canthus
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Study Notes
Patient Position and Image Receptor Placement
- The patient should be in an erect position.
- The Bucky/image receptor needs to be adjusted in height.
- The center of the receptor should be positioned 2.5 cm inferior to the outer canthus of the eye.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of patient positioning and the appropriate placement of image receptors in imaging procedures. Focus is given to the correct positioning of the Bucky/image receptor and maintaining structural integrity during imaging. Test your understanding of these crucial techniques in radiology!
