Chapter 5: General procedural guidelines for digits, hand, and wrist

Question 1

What artifacts should be removed for digits, hand, and wrist procedures?

Answer 1

watches, rings, and bracelets

Question 2

How should ambulatory patients be positioned for digits, hand, and wrist procedures?

Answer 2

seated at end of x-ray table

affected extremity rests on IR placed on table top

Question 3

How should non-ambulatory patients be positioned?

Answer 3

alter positioning to maximize patient comfort and safety

Question 4

What size image receptor should be used?

Answer 4

10 x 12 inches

Question 5

what should collimation be like for digits, hand, and wrist procedures?

Answer 5

1.5-2 inches beyond anatomy of interest

Question 6

What are should be shielded for digits, hand , and wrist procedures?

Answer 6

the gonadal area

Question 7

What’s the standard SID for digits, hand, and wrist procedures?

Answer 7

40 inches

Question 8

Are breathing instructions required for digit, hand , and wrist procedures?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

What kind of instructions are necessary for digit, hand, and wrist procedures?

Answer 9

you have to let them know to hold still in order to reduce motion in an image