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CXR Misc. Flashcards

1
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What SID is used for CXR views?

A

72”

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What breath are CXR views taken?

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2nd full inspiration

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What is the SID for an AP supine CXR?

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72” or 60”

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How is the patient placed for an AP supine CXR?

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Patient in supine position with elbows flexed and pronated hands on hips

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Why do you place the hand on the hips for an AP supine CXR?

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To draw the scapulae laterally

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Where is the CR for an AP supine CXR?

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Perpendicular to the center of the sternum, 3” below the jugular notch

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What are the structures seen for a AP supine CXR?

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  • Heart and great vessel are magnified
  • Lung fields may appear shorter
  • Clavicles lying more horizontal
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What is another name for an upright lordotic CXR?

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AP Axial or Lindblom method

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How is the patient placed for an upright lordotic CXR?

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Upright AP position standing 1ft from bucky with the shoulders rolled forward

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At what angle should the coronal plane of the thorax be to the CR & IR for an upright lordotic CXR?

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15-20 degrees

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Where is the CR for an upright lordotic CXR?

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Perpendicular to the center of the IR at the level of the midsternum

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Where should the top of the IR be placed for an upright lordotic CXR?

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3” above shoulders

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What do you angle the patient for an oblique upright lordotic CXR?

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30 degrees with the affected side toughing the bucky

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What are the structures seen for an upright lordotic CXR?

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  • Clavicles are superior to the apices
  • Demonstrates apices and lungs
  • Ribs distorted with their anterior and posterior portions superimposed
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How is the patient placed for a right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

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In a true lateral decubitus position with arms above the head

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15
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How much do you elevate a patient for a right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

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2-3”

16
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How far is the top of the IR above the shoulder for a right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

A

1 1/2” - 2”

17
Q

Where is the CR for a AP right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

A

Horizontal and perpendicular to center of IR at a level 3” below the jugular notch

18
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Where is the CR for a PA right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

A

Horizontal and perpendicular to center of IR at a level 3” below T7

19
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Which way can a right/left lateral decubitus CXR be done?

A

AP or PA

20
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What are the structures seen for a right/left lateral decubitus CXR?

A
  • Demonstrates changes in fluid position
  • Allows visualization of previously obscured areas
  • Demonstrates any free air
21
Q

Is the 45-degree LAO/RAO CXR done upright or supine?

A

Upright

22
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How is the patient placed for a 45-degree LAO/RAO CXR?

A

45 degrees PA

23
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Where is the top of the IR placed for a 45-degree LAO/RAO CXR?

A

1 1/2” - 2” above the vertebral prominens to include both shoulders

24
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WHere is the CR for a 45-degree LAO/RAO CXR?

A

Perpendicular to IR at the level of T7

25
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What angle would you use for a 45-degree LAO/RAO CXR when doing a cardiac series?

A

55-60 degrees

26
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What structures are seen for a 45-degree RAO CXR?

A
  • Demonstrates maximum area of left lung field
  • Gives the best view of the left atrium
27
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What structures are seen for a 45-degree LAO CXR?

A
  • Demonstrates maximum area of right lung field
28
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What position can the patient be placed in for a 45-degree LPO/RPO CXR?

A

Upright or supine

29
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How is the patient positioned for a 45-degree RPO CXR?

A

AP 45 degrees toward the right

30
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How is the patient positioned for 45-degree LPO CXR?

A

AP 45 degrees toward the left

31
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Where should the top of the IR be for a 45-degree LPO/RPO CXR?

A

1 1/2” - 2” above vertebral prominens or 5” above the jugular notch

32
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Where is the CR for a 45-degree LPO/RPO CXR?

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Perpendicular to the IR at a level 3” below the jugular notch

33
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Where does the CR exit for a 45-degree LPO/RPO CXR?

A

Level of T7

34
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What are the structures seen for a 45-degree RPO CXR?

A
  • Demonstrates maximum area of right lung field
35
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What are the structures seen for a 45-degree LPO CXR?

A
  • Demonstrates maximum area of left lung field

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