Lower Extremity: General Information Flashcards
1
Q
Commonly Performed Recumbant
A
no
2
Q
SID = Table Top or Bucky
A
no
3
Q
Parts measuring 11cm are done where?
A
in the bucky (pelvis, hip, femur, larger knees)
4
Q
Table must be centered to CR
A
no
5
Q
ID Blocker Away from joint of interest
A
no
6
Q
Breathing Instructions
A
don’t breathe don’t move
7
Q
True “AP” position for Femur, Knee, Leg and Ankle
A
1) Knee Extended
2) Foot Dorsi-flexed
3) Leg internally rotated 5 degrees (2nd toe pointed up)
8
Q
Pediatric Issues
A
- not common for infants and very young
- controlling motion is biggest challenge
- minimizing exposure / radiation protection is most important
9
Q
Tape
A
non sticky surface towards skin
10
Q
Geriatric Issues
A
patient mobility is biggest challenge
immobilization devices help patient maintain difficult positions (sand bag, using another chair, using horizontal beam)
Don’t force anything
