Radiography Recall 3

Question 1

What do you need to do as far as equipment prep?

Answer 1

set SID
set tube tilt
secure appropriate cassette in bucky with proper orientation

Question 2

tube tilt is usually _____ to the anatomy

Answer 2

perpendicular

Question 3

How do you place the patient?

Answer 3

place them in the desired position between the tube and IR

make sure it is to patient tolerance and assist the patient as needed

Question 4

what are the last few things you need to do before you take the xray?

Answer 4

collimate to part size and orientation
apply appropriate lead markers
add filtration over thinnest part
control voluntary motion

Question 5

set up criteria summary

Answer 5

1. prep patient and set exposure
2. set SID and tube tilt
3. select film size and align to part
4. position the patient
5. align the CR, part, and IR
6. collimate to part
7. apply anatomical marker
8. apply filter if needed
9. give breathing instructions to patient
10. make exposure and change IR

Question 6

what are the parts of record identifications for xrays?

Answer 6

unique identifiers (patient number, name, DOB)
exam information
facility information
correct anatomical markers

Question 7

who owns the xrays?

Answer 7

the facility they were created