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1
Q

For an SMB position there is no CR Ingle while the CR is mid throat and the __________ parallel to the IR

A

IOML

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2
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What projection is the alternative method to AP town

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Haas method

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3
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For the haas method the OML is perpendicular to the board while the Cr is angled

A

25* cephalad
1
1/2 inches above nasion

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4
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The Towne CR is directed 2 1/2 inches above the glabella ; while the patients head can be in which two positions?

A

IOML at 37caudad
OML at 30caudad

Best to see occipital bone, Dorsum sellae, symmetrical petrous pyramids

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5
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The PA skull Projection is best to visualize what structure?

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The frontal bone

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6
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The difference between the PA Skull projection and the Caldwell PA?

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The PA has 0* angulation to exit the glabella and the Caldwell PA has 15* caudad angle to exit the nasion.

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7
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Where should the petrous ridges lie in a Pa Caldwell and what should we visualize?

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Lower 1/3 of the orbits

Used to see the frontal bones greater wings, Crista Galli, and ethmoid sinuses

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8
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What is the modified waters method used to see?

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Orbital floors, blowout fracture’s, foreign bodies in the eye

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9
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What is the positioning for the modified waters method

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Head is perpendicular to LML to form form a 55° angle with the IR
CR exits the Acanthion

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10
Q

The Parietocanthial projection of the sinuses is also known as_______
This method is used to see which sinuses

A

The waters method

The frontal sinuses and the patriots ridges below the maxillary sinuses so the maxillary sinuses are visible

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11
Q

The open mouth waters and then alternative to see The sphenoid sinus says if unable to perform what position

A

SMV!!!

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12
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When instructing the patient for an open mouth waters, the OML forms a 37° angle with the MML perpendicular to IR and CR exiting the acanthion- instruct the patient to correctly to open the mouth you should instruct to say:

A

“Without moving your head, drop your jaw”

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13
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Which projections are used to see the tripod or the fort fractures of the face

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Waters method

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14
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Three projections to see the intercondylar fossa a.k.a. tunnel views

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Camp Coventry, home blood, and BeClere

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15
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The projection used to see the patella where the patient is sitting also called the superior inferior sitting tangential method of the patella

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Hobbs modification

How MDI does their Petalas

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16
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Where is the CR directed for the calcaneus plantodorsal axial projection?

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At The base of the third metatarsal angling CR 40° cephalad

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17
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For the AP scapula where is the CER centered and how is the patient positioned

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CR is perpendicular to mid scapular 2 inches below coracoid process with patient’s arm raised 90°

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18
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Another name for the transthoracic lateral projection of the humerus

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Lawrence method

Used with the breathing technique of 4-5 seconds if possible

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19
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What is the Graci method or glenoid cavity projection used to see

A

Dislocation of the humerus, fractures of the glenoid labrum

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20
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Which projection is used to see the hills sach defect in the humerus (lateral view of proximal humerus)

A

Clements modification

Lawrence method

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21
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For a possible scaphoid fracture view CR angle should be how many degrees towards the forearm with ulnar deviation?

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15 to 20°

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22
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If the patient cannot position for the scaphoid view with ulnar deviation; the alternative would be to

A

elevate hand 20°, no CR angle -directed at scaphoid

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23
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For an AP KUB, CR should be centered at the

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Iliac crest

24
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For a lateral decubitus abdomen CR should be placed

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2 inches above Iliac crest

25
Q

For an AP upright abdomen CPR should be centered

A

2 inches above iliac crest to include the diaphragm; where top of IR is approximately the level of the axilla

26
Q

For an acute abdominal series why is APA chest included

A

chest allows free intraperitoneal air under the diaphragm to be visualized

27
Q

For lateral an AP projections of the upper airway it is best to expose during

A

During slow deep inspiration to fill the trachea with air

28
Q

The zygapophyseal joint service visualized on an oblique radiograph of how many degrees

A

70 Agree oblique

positioning to view opposite side

(LPO to view right upside zigs joints)

29
Q

What amount of degree do we angle for SI joint’s

A

30 to 35° cephalad

2 inches below ASIS

30
Q

What is a retrograde sister graffiti exam used for

A

To examine the bladder

31
Q

What is a voiding cystourethrography used for

A

Bladder and urethra

32
Q

When performing an IV you, the NEFFA Graham picture is taken when

A

Immediately after contrast is injected continuing images every 5 minutes ending at 20 minutes post injection

33
Q

What is the Taylor method of the pelvis used for to see

A

The outlet and ramus of the ischium

34
Q

How do we angle for the Taylor method outlet of the pelvis

A

Cephalad

20 to 35° for males 30 to 45° for females

35
Q

For a standard modified cleans method of the hip a 45° abduction is required to keep the for moral neck parallel what degree of abduction can be used for no for shortening

A

20 to 30° abduction

36
Q

Apopaphyseal joints are also called

A

Zygapophyseal joints

37
Q

For lumbar obliques a 45° position as required what specific position and can be used to see L1L2 and L5 S1

A

L1-L2 50* position

L5-S1 30° position

38
Q

For the AP axial inlet of the pelvis what is required of the CR

A

CR 40* caudal

Pelvic ring

39
Q

For the Judet method what are we trying to see

A

acetabulum
Both obliques are taken for comparison
* CR 2 inches distal and 2 inches medial to asis

40
Q

What is the Pearson method used for

A

bilateral clavicle with and without weights to see acromioclavicular joint separation

41
Q

For a patient who has early rheumatoid arthritis what method can be used for the bilateral hands

A

Norgaard method a.k.a. ball catchers position

42
Q

Bartons, colles, Smith fractures can all be seen on what view of the wrist

A

Lateral wrist

43
Q

For the modified stature position of the rest to view the scaphoid a hand is elevated

A

20° after fracture is ruled out

44
Q

Ulnar deviation is used to see the scaphoid of the rest and a CR of

A

10 to 15° proximally

45
Q

What method is used to see the carpal canal or carpal tunnel view

A

Gaynor hart method

Prevents super imposition of pisiform and hamate

46
Q

Two trauma AP views of the humerus can also be called

A

AP Partial flexion

1) humorous parallel to IR
2) forearm parallel to IR

47
Q

Where is the esophagus located to the trachea

A

Posterior

48
Q

There are how many lobes in the right lung

A

3 lobes and 2 in the left lobe

49
Q

Where is the level of the apex of the lungs

A

T1

50
Q

What type of patients are hypersthenic?

A

Large

51
Q

What is the protocol for a chest x-ray of a pneumothorax

A

2 exposures: Inspiration and expiration

52
Q

What is the neer method of the shoulder used to see

A

Supraspinatus outlet

53
Q

Scaphohumeral dislocations can be seen with which method

A

*Garth method

Similar to the grashey only with a CR 45° caudate

54
Q

Which position can be used to see hills-each defect in the humerus

A

The Lawrence method
Or clements method

Both Looking at lateral humerus !!

55
Q

There are two Coyle Methods of the elbow which are:

A

Radial head -45* to shoulder

Coronoid process- 45* from shoulder

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