Frosty
An intrathecal injection is used for this exam.
What is myelogram?
For the left lateral decubitus position, AP projection horizontal beam for a thoracic myelogram, the CR is placed at this level.
What is T-7?
The modified Law method for TMJs requires ____ rotation of the skull and ____angle of the CR.
What is 15 and 15?
The patient is NPO for this amount of time for a small bowel series.
What is 8 hrs?
The CR angulation for an AP axial projection of the large intestines.
What is 30 to 40 degrees?
The special ruler used in orthoroentgengraphy.
What is Bell Thompson?
For the horizontal beam lateral for a cervical myelogram, the CR is at this level.
What is C4-5?
The CR entry point for a lateral projection of the nasal bones.
What is 1/2 inch distal to the nasion?
Telescoping of one part of the intestines into another part.
What is intussusception?
The degree of body rotation for a PA oblique projection of the large intestines.
What is 35 to 45 degrees?
Important positioning factor in orthoroentgenography.
What is the patient should not move between each exposure?
A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study of the lumbar spine. The patient had a spinal fusion performed at the L3-4 level 4 months earlier. The projections that would best demonstrate the degree of movement at the fusion site.
What is hyperflexion and hyperextension laterals?
The degree difference between the OML and IOML positioning lines.
What is 7 degrees?
The patient position for inserting an enema tip.
What is Sim's?
The act of swallowing.
What is deglutition?
The patient is placed in this position for an HSG
What is lithotomy?
The SID for a scoliosis series.
What is 40 to 60 inches?
The CR angle for a Caldwell method of the sinuses.
What is zero?
A twisting of the intestines.
What is volvulus?
The contrast used for a perforated ulcer in the stomach.
What is Gastrografin?
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is a congenital condition termed:
What is scoliosis?
For the AP projection that includes the left and right bending positions, the IR edge is placed this many inches below the iliac crest.
What is 1 - 2 inches?
A small bowel series is complete when the contrast reaches this point.
What is ileocecal valve?
This position best demonstrates the left colic flexure?
What is LAO?
The position that places the right kidney parallel to the IR.
What is LPO?
A subcutaneous injection requires ____angle of the needle.
What is 45 degrees?
An intravenous injection requires the needle to be inserted at this angle.
What is 15 degrees?
A intramuscular injection requires the needle to be angled at this degree.
What is 90 degrees?
The route of administration for nitroglycerin.
What is sublingual?
A large volume of medication introduced intravenously over a period of time.
What is infusion?
The patient's I.V. bag should be this high above the vein.
What is 18-24 inches?
This is the usual rate of flow for an adult with an I.V. in use.
What is 10-20 drops per minute?
A small bottle containing a single dose of medication.
What is an ampule?
A term for the diameter of the needle.
What is gauge?
This is the portion of the needle that attaches to the syringe.
What is hub?