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1
Q

Palpated easily as a deep notch or depression on the superior portion of the sternum below the thyroid cartilage

A

Jugular notch

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2
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The rounded upper lung area above the level of the clavicles; extend up into the lower neck area to the level of T1 (first thoracic vertebra).

A

Apices

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3
Q

Central ray entrance for a PA chest

A

midsagittal plane @ T7

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4
Q

Most patient’s require this IR orientation / placement for the PA chest

A

portrait

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5
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Lateral chest x-ray patient position to prevent excessive soft tissue of arm from superimposing apices

A

arms raised above head, chin up

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6
Q

Breathing movement in which diaphragm moves down

A

inspiration

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7
Q

This upright lateral more accurately demonstrates the heart region (decreases magnification)

A

left lateral

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8
Q

Placement of both sternoclavicular joints in a true PA projection of the chest.

A

same distance from center line of spine

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9
Q

Part position that ensures a true lateral Chest

A

coronal plane is perpendicular and sagittal plane is parallel to IR

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10
Q

Patient position and CR placement for a PA chest to obtain air fluid levels?

A

Patient UprightCR horizontal to the floor (perpendicular to the IR)

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11
Q

Location of psoas muscle on AP supine abdomen (KUB)

A

bilaterally down side of spine beginning around L1

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12
Q

Shadow of this kidney will be seen lower then the other on a KUB … and why?

A

right due to the liver

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13
Q

Importance of demonstration of symphysis pubis on a KUB

A

ensures demonstration of inferior border of bladder

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14
Q

Body habitus types that account for about 85% of the population

A

sthenic and hyposthenic

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15
Q

Plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior halves

A

midcoronal

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16
Q

Partition between the thoracic and abdominal cavities

A

diaphragm

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17
Q

Lowest and most lateral regions of the abdomen

A

inguinal

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18
Q

Surface palpable landmark at the same level as L4-L5

A

top of the iliac crest

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19
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Name of the process on the posterior lateral aspect of the medial condyle of the femur

A

adductor tubercle

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20
Q

Tarsal bone that articulates with the superior aspect of the calcaneus

A

talus

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21
Q

Carpal bone located in the distal row and articulates with the first metacarpal

A

trapezium

22
Q

Carpal bone located immediately medial to the scaphoid

A

lunate

23
Q

Articulates with the medial end of the clavicle

A

sternum

24
Q

Lower, oblique, concave aspect of the lung

A

Base

25
Q

The smallest of the carpal bones

A

pisiform

26
Q

What is the CR for PA, Oblique and lateral fingers?

A

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to PIP joint

27
Q

What is the CR for PA and oblique hand?

A

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to third MCP joint

28
Q

What is the CR for the Lawrence Method?

A

Direct CR medially 25° to 30°, centered horizontally to axilla and humeral head.

29
Q

What is CR for AP Shoulder for both External and Internal Rotation?

A

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to 1 inch (2.5 cm) inferior to coracoid process

30
Q

What is the CR for lateral Scapula?

A

CR to mid-scapula lateral border

31
Q

Wrist Projection in which the pisiform is best demonstrated free of superimposition?

A

PA in Radial deviation

32
Q

What is the back half of the patient?

A

Dorsal

33
Q

Ventral surface of the hand

A

palmar (anterior)?

34
Q

Path of the x-ray beam.

A

projection

35
Q

Describes the central ray that skims a body part to project the anatomy into profile and free of superimposition of surrounding body structures

A

Tangential

36
Q

For any AP / PA of the chest or abdomen:Part position that ensures no rotation.(It’s a body plane)

A

placing the mid-coronal plane parallel with the IR

37
Q

The other name for the Inferiorsuperior Axial Projection

A

Lawrence Method

38
Q

For the Inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder, this is the degree of angle the affected arm is abducted from the body

A

90 degrees

39
Q

This is the placement of the epicondyles for the AP of the Humerus.

A

parallel to the IR

40
Q

This is the degree of rotation for the AP Oblique foot.

A

30 degrees

41
Q

This position/projection best demonstrates the glenoid process in profile?

A

AP oblique of the shoulder

42
Q

This is the CR placement for an AP supine Chest

A

3 to 4 inches below the jugular notch

43
Q

How many posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm for a well-inspired PA chest projection?

A

10

44
Q

What is the recommended kVp range for adult chest Image

A

110 to 125 kVp

45
Q

What two large abdominal muscles extend parallel to the lumbar spine and are indicators of a well-exposed KUB?

A

Psoas major

46
Q

Where is the CR centered for an AP erect abdomen projection?

A

1 to 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest

47
Q

Hand: 1, 2, or 3 projections?

A

3

48
Q

Forearm:1, 2, or 3 projections?

A

2

49
Q

How much is the body rotation for a posterior oblique position (Grashey method)?

A

35° to 45°

50
Q

How much should the CR be angled for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

A

30°

RADT A131 - Positioning 1 (12 decks)

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