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common x-ray views Flashcards

1
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AP

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anteroposterior

-from front to back

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PA

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posteroanterior

-from back to front

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3
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Lat

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lateral

-view from the left or right side

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4
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Decubitus

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-x-ray is positioned horizontally when the patient is laying on their side

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Prosthesis

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a larger portion of the bone on either side of the joint is x-rayed

-ordered pre-op for knee or hip prosthesis

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E&S

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erect & supine

standing & lying on back

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nucl 168 diagnostic orders (6 decks)

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