Chest positioning Flashcards
1
Q
IR size and orientation for PA chest
A
14 x 17 inches LW (CW for males)
2
Q
SID for PA and lateral chest
A
72 inches
3
Q
Patient positioning for PA chest
A
upright, arms to the sides, back of hands on hips, shoulders rotated forward
4
Q
Centering point for PA/ lateral chest
A
T7 (inferior angle of scapula)
5
Q
Respiration for PA/lateral chest
A
Second full inspiration
6
Q
kVp for PA/lateral chest
A
120
7
Q
Positioning for lateral chest
A
upright, arms over head elbows touching, affected side against IR
