radiography Flashcards
1
Q
when describing a radiograph, what should you talk about?
A
collimation, scatter, exposure, labelling, what is the radiograph picturing.
2
Q
what is collimation?
A
cropping
3
Q
what is scatter?
A
area outside of collimated area is exposed.
4
Q
safety precautions when taking radiographs
A
warning light
verbal warning
Pregnant woman or people under the 18 of 28 not allowed in the room.
dose meter badges worn
throat guard
lead apron
5
Q
how to reduce scatter
A
collimate well
6
Q
dorsal ventral
A
patient is lying with their stomach is on the plate (stomach down)
7
Q
ventral dorsal
A
patient lying with spine is on plate.
