CXR & ABD RAD 1 Positioning Flashcards
1
Q
What structures are seen in a PA CXR?
A
- Scapula outside the lung field
- 10 posterior ribs visible above diaphragm
- Costephrenic angles and apices seen
- Sternal ends of clavicles are equidistant fromvertebral column
2
Q
What structures are seen in a left lateral CXR?
A
- Superimposition of ribs posterior to vertebral column
- No rotation or leaning
- Costephranic angles and apices are shown
- No arm or soft tissue overlapping
- Hilum in the center
3
Q
What structures are seen in a KUB?
A
- Psoas muscles, lower border of liver, and kidneys shown
- Include pubic symphysis or entire pubic bone
- Symmetric iliac wings
- Ischial spines visible
- Spinous process in center of lumbar vertebrae
4
Q
What structures are seen in AP upright abdomen?
A
- Demonstrates air/fluid levels
- Kidneys and lower portion of liver visible
- Diaphram in view
5
Q
What breath do you take a PA CXR?
A
2nd full inspiration
6
Q
What breath do you take a left lateral CXR?
A
2nd full inspiration
7
Q
What breath do you take an AP upright abdomen?
A
Expiration
8
Q
What breath do you take a KUB?
A
Expiration
9
Q
Where is CR located for PA and lateral CXR?
A
Level of T7 or inferior angle of scapula
10
Q
Where is CR located for KUB?
A
Level of L4 or the iliac crest
11
Q
Where is CR located for AP upright abdomen?
A
2” above the iliac crest
12
Q
What SID is used for abdomen?
A
40”
13
Q
What SID is used for CXR?
A
72”
