Anatomy
what bone is known as the collarbone
clavical
What factors control the amount of radiation produce
mAs
The central rays should be directed perpendicular to this?
Image receptor ( IR)
What is the the breathing instructions for a chest xray
breath in, breathe out, breath in and hold
How many cervical vertebra are there ?
7
Increase kVp primarily affects this image characteristics
contrast
Proper CR placement reduce this type of distortion
shape distortion
suspend respiration
this position best demonstrate the left lung in a chest exam
left lateral
This anatomical term is refers to closer to the mid line
medial
This principals insure radiation exposure is kept as low as possible
ALARA
T7
Lateral chest projection inpatient who cannot suspend breathing
slow shallow breathing
How many degrees is the body rotated for an oblique position
45 degrees
the patella is classified as what type of bone
sesamoid bone
What grid ratio is commonly use for thicker body parts
8:1 or 10:1
Misaligned CR can cause this imaging error
for shortening or elongation
What is the breathing instruction for a AP abdomen KUB
suspect expiration
This position best demonstrate the stomach air bubble
left lateral decumbitus
This joint allows flexion and extension, abduction, and rotation of the hip
ball and socket joint
Doubling this factor will double patient dose
mAs
Where is the CR located For lateral sternum
center of sternum
What is the breathing instructions for a femur
Breathe normal
What do we do a RAO sternum and not a LAO sternum
due to the heart shadow