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Ch. 3 Abdomen (workbook) Flashcards

1
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what position best demonstrates a possible aortic aneurysm in the prevertebral region of the abdomen

A

lateral position

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radiograph of AP abdomen shows the left iliac wing is more narrowed than the right, what is the positioning error

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slight rotation into an RPO

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3
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what positioning routine is used to rule out the presence of a kidney stone

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KUB

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4
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which projection best demonstrates free air under the diaphragm

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PA chest

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5
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recommended overlap when using 2 landscapes places IRs for an AP projection of a supine abdomen

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1-2” (3-5 cm)

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6
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the CR for an erect abdomen is placed where

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2” (5 cm) above iliac crest

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7
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what decub best demonstrates possible aneurysms, calcifications of the aorta or unbiblical hernias

A

dorsal decub

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8
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which decub position of the abdomen best demonstrates intraperitoneal air in the abdomen

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left lateral decub

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9
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what body habitus might require 2 landscape IRs to be taken so the entire abdomen is included

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hypersthenic

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10
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rotation on a KUB can be determine by loss of symmetry in these 4 things

A
  • ischial spines
  • iliac wings
  • outer rib margins
  • obturator foramen - if visible
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11
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where is CR for a supine AP projection of abdomen

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on iliac crest

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12
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radiograph shows distended loops of air-filled small intestine

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Crohn’s disease

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13
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large amount of air trapped in sigmoid colon with a tapered narrowing at the site of obstruction

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volvulus

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14
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deep air-filled mucosal protrusions of colon wall on a radiographic image

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ulcerative colitis

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15
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thin crest-shaped radiolucency underneath diaphragm

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pneumoperitoneum

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16
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general abdominal haziness on radiographic image

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ascites

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17
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air-filled “coiled spring” appearance

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intussusception

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18
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chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall that may result in bowel obstruction

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Crohn’s disease

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19
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a twisting of a loop of bowel creating an obstruction

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volvulus

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20
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bowel obstruction caused by a lack of intestinal peristalsis

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adynamic (paralytic) ileus

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21
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

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22
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telescoping of a section of bowel into another loop of bowel

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intussusception

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23
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inflammatory condition of the colon

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ulcerative colitis

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24
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free air or gas in peritoneal cavity

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pneumoperitoneum

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25
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imaging modality used to evaluate patients with acute appendicitis

A

ultrasound

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26
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preferred imaging modality for examining the gall bladder quickly

A

ultrasound

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27
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gonadal shielding for females - top of shield should be placed _____ and bottom of shield _____

A

at or slightly above ASIS; symphysis pubis

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28
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best mechanism to control involuntary motion

A

short exposure time

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29
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primary cause of involuntary motion in the abdomen

A

peristaltic action of bowel

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30
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what level in iliac crest at

A

L4-L5

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31
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which topographic landmark is found at the level of L2-L3

A

inferior costal margin

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32
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what topographic landmark corresponds to the inferior margin of the abdomen

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symphysis pubis

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33
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where are the ischial tuberosities in relation to the symphysis pubis

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1 1/2” (1-4 cm) distal

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34
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what level is the greater trochanter at

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superior border of pubic symphysis

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35
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double fold of peritoneum that connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach

A

greater omentum

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36
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what structure helps stabilize and support the small intestine

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mesentery

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37
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organs located posteriorly to or behind the serous membrane lining of the abdominopelvic cavity are referred to as

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retroperitoneal organs

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38
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radiographic study of the entire urinary system

A

intravenous urogram (IVU)

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39
Q

what endocrine gland is located superomedial to each kidney

A

suprarenal (adrenal)

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40
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where is the pancreas located in relation to the stomach

A

posteriorly

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41
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what two parts of the large intestine is the sigmoid colon located between

A

descending colon and rectum

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42
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what quadrant does the large intestine begin and what is that saclike area called

A

RLQ; cecum

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43
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which portion of the small intestine is considered the longest

44
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the medical pre-fix for stomach

45
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two large muscles found on the posterior abdomen adjacent to the lumbar vertebra that are usually visible on an AP radiograph

A

psoas muscles

46
Q

helps hold the end of the duodenum up; connects duodenum to the diaphragm

A

ligament of treitz

47
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study of collecting system of the kidneys

A

intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

48
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which organ is considered part of the lymphatic system

49
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the liver

A

intraperitoneal

50
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the gallbladder

A

intraperitoneal

51
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the spleen

A

intraperitoneal

52
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the stomach

A

intraperitoneal

53
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the jejunum

A

intraperitoneal

54
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the ileum

A

intraperitoneal

55
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the cecum

A

intraperitoneal

56
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the transverse colon

A

intraperitoneal

57
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the sigmoid colon

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intraperitoneal

58
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where are the kidneys

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retroperitoneal

59
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where are the ureters

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retroperitoneal

60
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where are the adrenal glands

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retroperitoneal

61
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the pancreas

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retroperitoneal

62
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the duodenum

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retroperitoneal

63
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the ascending and descending colon

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retroperitoneal

64
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the upper rectum

A

retroperitoneal

65
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where are the major abdominal blood vessels

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retroperitoneal

66
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the lower rectum

A

infraperitoneal

67
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where is the urinary bladder

A

infraperitoneal

68
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in accordance to the peritoneal cavity where are the reproductive organs

A

infraperitoneal

69
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what quadrant is the liver in

70
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what quadrant is the gallbladder in

71
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what quadrant is the hepatic flexure in

72
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what quadrant is the duodenum in

73
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what quadrant is the head of the pancreas in

74
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what quadrant is the right kidney in

75
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what quadrant is the right suprarenal gland in

76
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what quadrant is the spleen in

77
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what quadrant is the stomach in

78
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what quadrant is the splenic flexure in

79
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what quadrant is the tail of the pancreas in

80
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what quadrant is the left kidney in

81
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what quadrant is the left suprarenal gland in

82
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what quadrant is the ascending colon in

83
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what quadrant is the appendix in

84
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what quadrant is the cecum in

85
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what quadrant is the 2/3 ileum in

86
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what quadrant is the ileocecal valve in

87
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what quadrant is the descending colon in

88
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what quadrant is the sigmoid colon in

89
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what quadrant is the 2/3 of jejunum in

90
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primary cause for involuntary motion in the abdomen

A

peristaltic motion of the intestines

91
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T/F for an adult abdomen, a collimation margin must be visible on all four sides of the radiograph

92
Q

gonadal shielding for females involves placing the top of the shield at or slightly above ___, with the bottom at the ___

A

ASIS, symphysis pubis

93
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T/F a radiolucent pad should be placed underneath geriatric patients for added comfort

94
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with the use of iodinated contrast, this imaging modality can distinguish between a simple cyst and a tumor of the liver

95
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preferred imaging modality for examining the gallbladder quickly

A

ultrasound

96
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used to evaluate patients with acute appendicitis

A

ultrasound

97
Q

where is CR for a supine AP projection of the abdomen

A

iliac crest

98
Q

rotation on a KUB can be determined by symmetric appearance of what

A

iliac wings, obturator foramina, ischial spines, outer rib margins

99
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T/F a tall asthenic patient may require two IRs placed portrait so that the entire abdomen is included

100
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this structure is not visible on a properly exposed KUB

101
Q

which decubitus of the abdomen best demonstrates intraperitoneal air in the abdomen

A

left lateral decubitus

102
Q

which decubitus position best demonstrates possible aneurysms, calcifications of the aorta, or umbilical hernias

A

dorsal decubitus

103
Q

which projection best demonstrates a possible aortic aneurysm in the prevertebral region of the abdomen

A

lateral position

104
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which projection of the acute abdominal series best demonstrates free air under the diaphragm

105
Q

to ensure diaphragm is included on an erect abdomen projection, the CR should be at the level of ___, which places the top collimation at the level of the ___

A

2” above iliac crest, axilla

106
Q

recommended overlap when using two landscape IRs for an AP projection of the supine abdomen of an obese patient

A

1-2” (3-5 cm)

107
Q

what scale of contrast is recommended for visualization of the abdominal structures on an abdominal x-ray

A

long-scale

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