Pelvis
Centring point for a AP pelvis projection?
In the midline.
Half way between the ASIS and the symphysis pubis
What part of the body wil have a Colles fracture?
Wrist
How often should you submit a dose badge reading for the university?
Once per month
15th of each month
What do you call an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?
scoliosis
Which abdominal area will you find the stomach in?
Epigastric
What are the clinical signs and appearances of a neck of femur fracture?
Pain.
Leg is foreshortened and externally rotated.
Centring point for a lateral elbow?
Lateral epicondyle
Name 3 things that are a minimum requirement on a image referral to comply with IR(ME)R 17
Three forms of ID
Name of referrer
Signature or registration code of referrer
Exam required
Clinical History
Date of request
LMP (if applicable)
How many vertebrae in are in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine?
24
Which kidney is lies more supriorly in the abdomen?
Left kidney
What bones make up the pelvis?
ilium
sacrum
pubis
ischium
What is a typical exposure for an elbow X-ray?
60kV
2 mAs
1m SID
fine focus
Name 3 examinations that you would need to apply the 28 day LMP rule?
Any low dose examination pelvis,abdomen, lumbar spine, etc
What is the name for the portion of bone that sits between the vertebral body and the transverse process?
Pedicle
Which diaphragm is the highest?
Right hemi diaphragm
What bony landmark of the proximal femur sits at the same level as the symphysis pubis?
Greater Trochanter
Name 3 shoulder projections
AP
true Ap
Axial
Modified axial
lateral scapula
Why would you use a grid?
to reduce scatter,
dense body parts
For a lateral lumbar spine, what breathing instructions are given to the patient?
breathe out and hold it.
Full expiration so diaphragm moves up.
Where will you see a stack of coins appearance on an Abdominal X-ray image?
Small bowel obstruction on an abdomen X-ray.
What movement of the legs is required for an AP pelvis projection?
Internal rotation
Medial rotation
In which carpal row is the capitate located?
Distal carpal row
When you depress the first part of the exposure switch, for a patient having a pelvis x-ray on the x-ray couch, what 3 things are activated before the exposure is made?
anode rotates
bucky oscillates
warning lights switch on
What two anatomical structures should be superimposed on an AP cervical spine projection?
Inferior border of mandible (symphysis menti)
Occiput
How many anterior ribs should you see, in the midclavicular line, on an adequately inspired PA chest X-ray
6-7 ribs