abdomen

Question 1

serves as a scout view for various radiologic exams

Answer 1

AP Projection/KUB

Question 2

CR RP of AP

Answer 2

perpendicular to level of IC

Question 3

• Most valuable for demonstrating free intraperitoneal air.
• Best demonstrate air and fluid levels.

Answer 3

AP UPRIGHT PROJECTON

Question 4

AP UPRIGHT Patient should be upright for a minimum of ____ but ____ minutes is desirable

Answer 4

5 minutes, 10-20

Question 5

CR of AP UPRIGHT

Answer 5

horizontal to 2-3 inches (5 cm) above level of iliac crest

Question 6

projection of the abdomen greatly reduces patient gonadal dose.

Answer 6

PA

Question 7

CR of PA

Answer 7

perpendicular to the level of iliac crest

Question 8

• Best visualize free intraperitoneal air in the
  area of the liver in the right upper abdomen away from the gastric bubbles in cases of bowel obstruction or perforated viscus.
• Alternative position/projection if the patient cannot stand for an upright abdomen.

Answer 8

LEFT LATERAL DECUBITUS

Question 9

CR of LLD

Answer 9

horizontal to 2-3 inches (5 cm) above level of iliac crest

Question 10

• Valuable in demonstrating
  prevertebral space
• Useful in determining air-fluid levels.
• Calcification of the aorta or other vessels.
• Umbilical hernias.

Answer 10

DORSAL DECUBITUS POSITION

Question 11

CR of DORSAL DECUBITUS

Answer 11

horizontal to 2 inches above iliac crest.

Question 12

Demonstrates the prevertebral space occupied by the abdominal aorta, as well as any intraabdominal calcifications or tumor masses.

Answer 12

LATERAL PROJECTION

Question 13

CR of LATERAL

Answer 13

• Perpendicular to IR at the level of the iliac crest
• Perpendicular to IR at the level of 2 inches
  above iliac crest (diaphragm included).