Basic Radiograph Interpretation Flashcards

1
Q

What is the A-I approach?

A
Airway
Bony thorax
Cardiac Silhouette
Diaphram
Effusion
Fields
Gastric Bubble
Hilium
Invasive devices and lines
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2
Q

How does lead appear on a radiograph?

A

white

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3
Q

How does barium sulfate appear on a radiograph?

A

White

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4
Q

How does bone appear on a radiograph?

A

white to light gray

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5
Q

How does Muscle appear on a radiograph?

A

light to dark grey

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6
Q

How does blood appear on a radiograph?

A

white in acute and gray to black in old

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7
Q

How does liver tissues appear on a radiograph?

A

shades of gray

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8
Q

How does Fat appear on a radiograph?

A

Shades of grey

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9
Q

How does Air appear on a radiograph?

A

black

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10
Q

What projection is a PA view seen?

A

Beam passes from posterior to anterior

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11
Q

What projection is a AP view seen?

A

beam passe from anterior to posterior

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12
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What projection is a Lateral view seen?

A

beam passes from side to side

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13
Q

What projection is a oblique view seen?

A

beam passes through body part that is at an angle.

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14
Q

Elevation is indicitive of?

A

Atelectasis
Obesity
Pleural effusion

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