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Question 1

What are the 3. reasons for xrays from the chiropractic perspective?

Answer 1

1. analysis of the misalignmen and listing (subluxation)
2. for contraindications: fractures, dislocation, abnormalities and pathologies
3. patient education (not a sufficient reason alone)

Question 2

What 2 main reasons are unethical to take xrays for?

Answer 2

1. $$

2. just to cover your back

Question 3

what is the earliest age you should take an xray?

Answer 3

8

Question 4

When is it safest to take a woman’s xray?

Answer 4

from the first day of her period to 10 days afterward

Question 5

Should you xray a cancer patient?

Answer 5

only if absolutly neccesary due to prior excessive exposure

Question 6

When are xrays justified?

Answer 6

only when the value of info is greater than the harm caused by radiation

Question 7

what are the 8 steps of a radiograph?

Answer 7

1. identify view
2. film quality
3. periosteum
4. cortex
5. medullary region
6. epiphyseal growth plates
7. articulations/joint space
8. conclusions

Question 8

If you take an A—>P xray where are you viewing it from?

Answer 8

P—->A

Question 9

What sizes are available for xrays?

Answer 9

1. 17 x 14
2. 8x 10
3. 14 x 56 (gonstead)
4. 12 x 10

Question 10

What is a mitchell marker?

Answer 10

Lead letters containing a mercury bubble to indicate orientation of the cassette when the x-ray is taken
Lead letters containing a mercury bubble to indicate orientation of the cassette when the x-ray is taken

Question 11

Why would an oblique xray be taken?

Answer 11

to access IVFs

Question 12

What is required to be put on an xray for documentation?

Answer 12

1. name/address of radiologist

2. patients name/age/patient #

Question 13

A-P open mouth is used to see what process?

Answer 13

dens

Question 14

What is the shadow of the periosteum used for?

Answer 14

diagnosis of pathology

Question 15

What does film density refer to?

Answer 15

Radiographic density (AKA optical, photographic, or film density) is a measure of the degree of film darkening.

Question 16

When is low density used?

Answer 16

to view soft tissue

Question 17

What is long scale contrast?

Answer 17

an increased number of gradations of gray between the blacks and whites on a radiograph (low contrast)

Question 18

What is short scale contrast?

Answer 18

a minimum number of gradations of gray between the blacks and whites on a radiograph (high contrast)

Question 19

The doctor must have a good _________ ___________ without being able to see xray.

Answer 19

mental image

Question 20

What angles of projection does chiropractic use?

Answer 20

A---P
Base-posterior
Oblique
Lateral cervical
A----P Lumbo-Pelvic
Full spine
A---P thoracic
Lateral Thoracic
Lateral Lumbo-Pelvic

Question 21

Epiphyseal growth plates close when on a male?

Answer 21

17-20

Question 22

Epiphyseal growth plates close when on a female?

Answer 22

15-18