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Chest Projections Flashcards

1
Q

All chest projections SID are?

A

72”

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2
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All chest projections use what cassette size?

A

14x17

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3
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All chest projections breathing instructions are?

A

expose at end of 2nd full inspiration

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4
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For PA chest the IR position is?

A

1.5-2” above relaxed shoulders

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5
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For PA chest the CR position is?

A

Perpendicular to the IR at the level of T7

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6
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For PA chest the collimation is?

A

17”lengthwise by 1” beyond

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7
Q

What PA chest criteria is to be met?

A 
air field trachea
has apex/costophrenic angles
includes diaphragm
sternal ends of clavicles equidistant
10 posterior ribs
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8
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For Lateral Chest the IR position is?

A

1.5-2” above relaxed shoulders

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9
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For lateral chest the CR position is?

A

Perpendicular to the IR at the level of T7

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10
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For lateral chest the collimation is?

A

17” by 1” beyond

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11
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What Lateral chest criteria is to be met?

A 
hila in the center
costophrenic angles/apices not obscured 
superimposition of ribs
sternum in profile
sharp outlines of heart/diaphragm
vascular markings
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12
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For Chest obliques how much is the patient angled?

A

45 degrees

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13
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For PA oblique Chest (RAO/LAO) the IR position is?

A

1.5-2” above vertebral prominens

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14
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For PA oblique chest (RAO/LAO) the CR position is?

A

Perpendicular to the IR at the level of T7

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15
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For PA Oblique chest (RAO/LAO) what is the collimation?

A

17” lengthwise by 1” beyond

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16
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For PA oblique chest (RAO/LAO) what criteria must be met?

A

both apices/costophrenic angles
trachea filled with air
LAO- Right lung demonstrated
RAO-Left lung demonstrated

17
Q

For AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the IR position?

A

1.5-2” above the vertebral prominens

18
Q

For AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the CR position?

A

Perpendicular to the IR, @ level of 3” below the jugular notch

19
Q

For AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what is the collimation?

A

17” lengthwise by 1”

20
Q

For AP Oblique (RPO/LPO) what criteria must be met?

A

apices/costophrenic angles shown
trachea filled with air
LPO-Left lung demonstrated
RPO-right lung demonstrated

21
Q

For Chest AP what is the IR position?

A

1.5-2” above relaxed shoulders

22
Q

For Chest AP what is the CR position?

A

3” below the jugular notch

23
Q

For Chest AP what is the Collimation?

A

17” by 1” beyond

24
Q

For Chest AP what criteria must be met?

A

apices/costophrenic angles shown
sternal ends of clavicles equidistant
Trachea in midline
1” of apices above clavicles

25
Q

For Chest AP Axial Lindblom what is the IR position?

A

3” above the shoulders

26
Q

For Chest AP Axial Lindblom what is the CR position?

A

Perpendicular to the IR, @ level of midsternum

27
Q

For Chest AP Axial Lindblom what is the collimation?

A

17” lengthwise 1” beyond

28
Q

For Chest AP Axial Lindblom what criteria must be met?

A

vascular markings
clavicles above the apices
ribs disorted
sternal ends of clavicles equidistant

29
Q

For Chest AP/PA Right/Left Lateral Decub what is the IR position?

A

1.5-2” above the shoulders

30
Q

For Chest AP/PA Right/Left Lateral Decub what is the CR position?

A

horizontal/perpendicular to IR
AP -@ level of 3” below the jugular notch
PA- @ level T7

31
Q

For Chest AP/PA Right/Left Lateral Decub what is the collimation?

A

14x17

32
Q

For Chest AP/PA Right/Left Lateral Decub what criteria must be met?

A 
affected side in entirety
Apices to costophrenic angles
sternal ends of clavicles equidistant
faintly visible spine 
vascular markings
33
Q

For Chest Lateral Right/left decub what is the IR position?

A

@ level of thyroid cartilage

34
Q

For Chest Lateral Right/left decub what is the CR position?

A

horizontal MCP
Dorsal- 3-4” below jugular notch
Ventral- @ level T7

35
Q

For Chest Lateral Right/left decub what is the collimation?

A

14x17

36
Q

For Chest Lateral Right/left decub what criteria must be met?

A

entire lung field apices to costophrenic angles
no rotation
T7 in center of IR
Vascular markings

Radiology 122 (18 decks)

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