red
which kidney sits lower and why?
right because of the liver
what positioning line is used for the reverse waters?
modified waters?
MML
LML
A patient enters the ER with a possible fractured sternum. The patient is supine and unable to lie prone. Which of the following routines best demonstrates the sternum?
LPO and cross table lateral
The majority of ERCP procedures are performed by a:
gastroenterologist
What is the most common clinical indication for a myelogram?
HNP
muscles along the abdomen?
psoas muscles
imaging procedure that requires a contrast medium be injected into the renal pelvis via a catheter placed within the ureter?
retrograde urography
Where is the contrast media instilled during a myelogram?
Subarachnoid space
A patient comes to the ER with a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which projections of the abdomen best demonstrates it?
dorsal decub
What is the name of the special ruler used in orthoroentgenography?
bell thompson ruler
A patient comes to radiology for an IVU. During the procedure, the radiologist suspects nephroptosis. What position best demonstrates this condition?
Erect
Gravity helps lower the kidney
Myelography is often contraindicated if a lumbar puncture has been performed within the previous:
2 weeks
The American College of Radiology recommends that metformin (a drug used for diabetes mellitus) be withheld for ____ following a contrast media procedure.
48 hours
The normal creatinine level (diagnostic indication of kidney function) for an adult is:
0.6 to 1.5 mg/dl.
What size needle is used to introduce the contrast media during a shoulder arthrogram?
2 3/4- to 3 1/2-inch spinal needle
What is the total capacity of the average adult bladder?
350 to 500 ml
What structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs?
Adipose capsule
The AP reverse Caldwell projection for a trauma skull exam requires the CR to be:
15 degrees cephalic to OML
What drug(s) are often given before an IVU to reduce the risk of a contrast media reaction?
Benadryl and prednisone
Which procedure may require the use of Harrington rods?
scoliosis corrective procedure
How is the CR aligned for an axiolateral, inferosuperior (Danelius-Miller) projection?
perpendicular to the femoral neck
The numerous mucosal folds located within the urinary bladder are termed:
rugae
A radiograph taken during an IVU demonstrates the right kidney parallel to the IR. What position is the patient in?
LPO
In what position is the patient placed for a hysterosalpingography?
lithotomy
a common non trauma indication for a knee arthrogram is a ____________ cyst
bakers