Intro to Diagnostic Imaging Flashcards
What are the properties of x-rays?
-penetrates most matter
-affects photographic film
-makes some chemicals emit light
-ionizes matter
What are the average doses of mrem received per image?
620 mrem/yr naturally
Radiolucency means ______ whereas radiopaque means _______
high radiographic density, low radiographic density
What are the photographic properties and geometric properties that a radiograph is evaluated on?
Photographic: density and contrast
Geometric: sharpness and distortion
Density refers to the amount of _____ on the film whereas contrast refers to the amount of ______ on a film
blackness, shades of gray
What are the ABCs of radiologic interpretation?
alignment, bone, cartilage space, soft tissue
What is the cardinal rule of radiography?
must have at least 2 views at 90 degrees to eachother
What are the standard cervical series?
APOM (anterior posterior open mouth)
APLC (anterior posterior lower cervical)
LCN (lateral cervical neutral)
What is this view
anterior posterior open mouth
what is this view
anterior posterior lower cervical
what is this view
lateral cervical neutral
what is this view
cervical oblique
What is this view
lateral cervical flexion
What is this view
lateral cervical extension
What is this view
swimmers view
What is this view
AP thoracic
What is this view
lateral thoracic
What is this view
PA chest
What is this view
lateral chest
What is this view
AP lumbar
what is this view
lateral lumbar
what is this view
lumbar oblique
What is this view
angulated lumbrosacral spot view
What is this view
AP pelvis
