Chest AP Flashcards
1
Q
AP projection
A
- taken in patients of ICU, who can not manage to move their body.
- Radiographers add the information on the projection or in patient record
2
Q
What type of information is annotated by radiographers when using AP chest.
A
- date
- Time of examination
- Source to image distance used
3
Q
Patient positioning of chest AP projection
A
- make the patient face the tube, the shoulders at level.
- The chin is raised
- The shoulders are brought forward and downwards with arms resting besides the patient and hands turned downwards.
4
Q
Centering point of AP chest x-ray
A
In the Midline at the level of the sternal angle.
5
Q
Radiographic appearance of an AP projection of chest
A
- Medial ends of clavicle are at higher level
- The anterior ends of the ribs are magnified
- The heart shadow is more magnified than in PA
