Abdomen Projections

Question 1

For all Abdomen projections the cassette size used?

Answer 1

14x17

Question 2

For all abdomen projections the SID is?

Answer 2

40”

Question 3

For all abdomen projections the breathing instructions are?

Answer 3

suspend @ end of full expiration

Question 4

For all abdomen projections the collimation is?

Answer 4

14x17

Question 5

For Abdomen AP KUB what is the IR position?

Answer 5

Supine: @ level of iliac crest (include pubic symphysis)
Upright: center 2” above iliac crest (include diaphragm)

Question 6

For Abdomen AP KUB what is the CR position?

Answer 6

Supine- @ level of iliac crest

Upright- 2” above iliac crest

Question 7

For Abdomen PA what is the IR position?

Answer 7

2” above iliac crest

Question 8

For Abdomen PA what is the CR position?

Answer 8

@ level of iliac crest

Question 9

For Abdomen AP left lateral decub what is the IR position?

Answer 9

@ level of iliac crest if want to include diaphragm then go up 2” above iliac crest

Question 10

For Abdomen AP left lateral decub what is the CR position?

Answer 10

horizontal/perpendicular to IR