General Flashcards
1
Q
what modification would you make for a pt with osteoporosis
A
lower kvp, due to low bd
2
Q
what modification would you make for a pt with parkinsons (cant be still)
A
increase mas, lower exposure time
3
Q
what modification would you make for a pt kyphosis (arched back)
A
introduce cephalad angulation to open joint space of upper thoracic spine
4
Q
what is this body typer
A
asthenic
5
Q
what is this body type
A
hypersthenic
6
Q
what is this body type
A
hyposthenic
7
Q
what is this body type
A
sthenic
8
Q
what happens if i need to increase the contrast
A
lower the kvp
9
Q
what happens if i need to increase the density
A
increase Mas
10
Q
What to add for “positioning”
A
Position
Angle
CR
Collimating
FFD
11
Q
What to add for “exposure,parameters”
A
IR
kVp
Ma
Grid
12
Q
What to add for communication
A
Instructions
Breathing
Notes
