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Practical Flashcards

1
Q

What is the only view taken from 72” sid

A

Lateral cervical

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2
Q

Cassette and collimation for Lateral cervical

A

10x12 film

collimate to soft tissue- don’t cut out spinous processes (8x10)

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3
Q

Breathing instructions for Cervical series

A

Lateral and APOM = EXHALE and don’t breathe

AP = don’t breathe don’t move

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4
Q

where does the film marker go on the Lateral cervical

A

Under the chin, side that is against the bucky

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5
Q

Measurements for Cervical series

A 
Lateral = width of neck
APOM = mouth open to occiput
AP = a-p neck through c4
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6
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Which views require a tube tilt?

A

AP cervical

15 cephalic !!

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7
Q

CR for Lateral cervical

A 
horizontal = C4
vertical = mastoid
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8
Q

Cassette and collimation for APOM

A

10x12 cassette

collimate out the eyes and include the mastoids

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9
Q

CR for APOM

A

center of the mouth

make sure upper occlusal plate is parallel with the floor

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10
Q

Cassette and collimation for AP cervical

A

10x12

collimate 10x”skin”

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11
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CR for AP cervical

A

C4

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12
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Breathing instructions for Thoracic series

A

AP and Lateral = INSPIRE and hold

Swimmers= EXPIRE and hold

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13
Q

Cassette and collimation for AP thoracic

A

14x17

collimate to 7x17

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14
Q

how do we set up thoracic bucky

A

CR to 1.5 inch above VP, align top of cassette to CR. Then align the CR to center of bucky and leave for the AP and Lateral.

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15
Q

Thoracic views that need filters

A

AP thoracic = Filter down to crosshair

Lateral = Filter UP to crosshair

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16
Q

Cassette and collimation for Lateral thoracic

A

14x17

collimate to 10x17

17
Q

CR for Lateral thoracic

A 
vertical = posterior to humeral head
horizontal = DO NOT MOVE from AP
18
Q

Measurements for Thoracic series

A 
AP = OVER shoulder between breasts
Lateral= axilla to axilla
Swimmers = axilla to axilla
19
Q

Cassette and collimation for Swimmers

A

10x12

collimate to 10x12

20
Q

CR for Swimmers

A 
horizontal = T1
vertical = spine
21
Q

filter required for Swimmers

A

NONE

22
Q

Measurements for Lumbar series

A

AP = thickest part of abdomen
Lateral = Iliac crests
Spot shot = 2-3 inch below crests

23
Q

Cassette and collimation for AP Lumbar

A

14x17

collimate 14x17

24
Q

Breathing instructions for Lumbar series

A

All EXPIRE and hold

25
Q

Gonad shield is required for which lumbar view

A

AP ONLY

26
Q

When does the patient need a lead apron on?

A

Cervical and Thoracic views ONLY

27
Q

How do we set up bucky for AP Lumbar

A

CR to gluteal fold then bring bottom of cassette to CR. Then move CR up to center of film. The rest will line up

28
Q

CR for AP Lumbar

A

horizontal = 1” BELOW iliac crests females

29
Q

How should gonad shield be placed on AP lumbar

A

tip of heart just above pubis symphysis

30
Q

Cassette and collimation for Lateral Lumbar

A

14x17

collimate to 10x17

31
Q

CR for Lateral Lumbar

A

horizontal 1” ABOVE crest

32
Q

How do we set up light field for Spot Shot Lumbar

A

collimate to 8x10 and line top of light field with top of iliac crest, horizontal CR will line up as it should

33
Q

Shielding required for Lateral and Spot Shot Lumbar

A

NONE

34
Q

Cassette and collimation for Spot Shot Lumbar

A

10x12

collimate to 8x10

35
Q

CR for Spot Shot Lumbar

A 
horizontal = 2-3" below crest
vertical = 1" posterior to midaxillary

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