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100
What type of bone is a vertebra?
irregular
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Why is the routine for a lateral CXR performed with the left side up against the IR versus the right?
The heart will be magnified/larger if performed as a right lateral.
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Where is the central ray for a KUB?
Iliac crest
100
A patient has an obvious wrist deformity and they are unable to move their arm for a lateral position. How you would perform the lateral wrist?
Perform a x-table (horizontal beam) of the wrist, with minimal patient movement.
100
What is the mobility classification of the three joints that make up the shoulder girdle?
Diarthrodial
200
What is the classification for immovable joints?
synarthrodial
200
When performing an AP chest in a cart or wheelchair, what should be perpendicular to the CR?
The long axis of the sternum
200
How much kVp do you use for a KUB?
80
200
A radiograph of a PA oblique of the hand reveals that the midaspect of the fourth and fifth metacarpals are superimposed. What specific positioning error has been committed?
Excessive rotation of the hand and/or wrist
200
Why is the arm abducted for an AP Scapula projection?
It moves the scapula away from thoracic structures
300
How would you orient the IR for a chest xray of a patient with an asthenic body habitus?
lengthwise
300
What is a reason to why a CXR should be taken erect?
diapragm can move lower, prevent engorgment of vessels, visualize air and fluid levels
300
SID for a KUB
40 inches
300
If you overexpose an image, what adjustments would you make so that it’s the correct exposure?
go down in technique
300
How much kVp would you use most likely for a shoulder?
75
400
Minimum number of projections for joints
three
400
Is the marker on the correct side?
no
400
On expiration, where is the diaphragm located?
More superior than normal
400
What is name of the two small depressions found on the anterior aspect of the distal humerus?
Radial and coronoid fossa
400
Which of the following would best describe a breathing technique that could be used for an AP Scapula or a Transthoracic Lateral Humerus projection?
Low mA, high seconds
500
How do you view a radiograph?
Like the patient is facing you
500
Does this radiograph have rotation?
yes
500
What type of respiration should be employed during the exposure for a KUB?
expiration
500
What anatomy is visualized with an internal (medial) oblique elbow projection?
Trochlea, coronoid process
500
Visualizes the glenoid cavity but with an additional 45 degree caudad angle directed towards the scapulohumeral joint
Garth