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Chapter Ten-Test 2 Flashcards

1
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An LAO position is equivalent to _______ position

A

RPO

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2
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When performing and RAO position of the chest, which lung will be BEST demonstrated?

A

Left

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3
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Proper respiration for routine chest radiograph is

A

DOUBLE INSPIRATION

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4
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If performing a Ventral Decubitis position the patient is laying ________

A

Prone (face down)

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5
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If performing a dorsal decubitis then the patient is laying

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Supine (on back/face up)

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6
Q

During a decub: how long should a patient lie in required position BEFORE a radiograph is taken and why?

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About 5 minutes to let air rise and fluid settle

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7
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WHAT MAKES A DECUB?

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  1. RECUMBENT PATIENT 2. HORIZONTAL CR 3. VERTICLE IR
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8
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Degree of a “steep” chest oblique

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Greater than 45 degrees

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9
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Degree of a “shallow” chest oblique

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Less than 45 degrees

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10
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In a LAO which lung is best demonstrated

A

Right

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11
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Why is a PA radiograph preferred over an AP?

A

less magnification of the heart

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12
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Routine when visualization of a PICC line is necessary?

A

PA Only

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13
Q

One reason a line would be inserted into chest cavity?

A

Medication

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14
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The CR should be directed at what level during a soft tissue lateral neck procedure?

A

C4

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15
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What is being visualized in a soft tissue lateral neck radiograph?

A
  1. Foreign bodies 2. pharynx 3. upper esophagus 4. larynx
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16
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Breathing instructions for a soft tissue lateral neck?

A

Inspiration phase of quiet nasal breathing

17
Q

Two things that can be demonstrated during a right or left lateral decub

A
  1. Fluid levels/free air 2. previously obscured pulmonary areas
18
Q

The CR should be directed where for an oblique chest view on a prone patient?

A

Perpendicular at the center of the IR @ the level of T7 and 2” off the MSP toward elevated side

19
Q

When doing an oblique view the CR should be how many inches off the MSP and in which direction?

A

2” off the MSP toward ELEVATED side

20
Q
  1. Why should a patient be elevated during a decub? 2.How is this achieved?
A
  1. To move patient up off mattress and move out of view of rails 2. With a 2-3” decub sponge/pad
21
Q

When performing a soft tissue lateral neck procedures what should be done with technique?

A

decrease 10kV

22
Q

Example of a “positive” contrast used radiology and what color will it appear on finished radiograph?

A

Barium. It will show up white

23
Q

If a patient has excessive fluid in their right lung what type of decub should be done?

A

Right Lateral

24
Q

Medical Term for “enlarged adenoids”

A

adenoidal hypertrophy

25
Q

When performing a chest X-Ray where should the CR be directed?

A

T7

26
Q

Why should shoulders be rolled forward?

A

to remove scapular shadows from lung field

27
Q

Removal from clavicles from apices

A

Lindblom Method Lordotic Position

28
Q

You should tell a child to pretend to do what during a soft tissue lateral neck exam?

A

“Smell a Flower”

29
Q

Term used to describe the area of the chest cavity that contains all the thoracic structures EXCEPT lungs and pluera

A

Mediastinum

30
Q

Number of Lobes in 1. Right Lung 2. Left Lung

A
  1. 3 2. 2
31
Q

Which bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical?

A

Right

32
Q

Which side of diaphragm is higher and why?

A

The right side due to the placement of the liver

33
Q

How to determine proper rotation of chest exam?

A

SC joints aligned

34
Q

View of a properly aligned lateral chest exam?

A

Superimposition of the ribs

35
Q

Why should a filter be used in a decub and why should it be used?

A

Should be placed to thin part of body, air filled lungs, side that is up. BECAUSE it evens out density

36
Q

What degree should a patient be oblique if great vessels are being demonstrated?

A

55-60 degrees

37
Q

Label

A
  1. APICES
  2. Fluid level
  3. Heart
38
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Monday-Rad Procedures (14 decks)

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