Abodomen Flashcards
KUB stands for:
kidney, ureter, bladder
When the patient flexed the knees what does that do?
makes the patient more comfortable
helps to reduce the normal lordotic curvature
open up the joint spaces
We perform abdomens:
at the end of full expiration
“patient blow all your air out, please do not breathe”
The right psoas muscle identify
on an image
How many regions of the body?
9 regions
The majority of the stomach:
LUQ
The head of the pancreas is found in the:
RUQ
The body and tail of the pancreas is found in the:
LUQ
What is the purpose of performing the abdomen in the erect position?
free intraperitoneal air under the diaphragm
What is the most important anatomy to demonstrate when performing the erect abdomen?
Entire Diaphragm
The relationship between the x-ray beam and the floor to demonstrate air fluid levels:
parallel
The CR for the abdomen:
5-8 cm above the top of the crest
On an abdomen what decubitus should we do?
Left side down only
If the patient cannot sit or stand erect which of the following would take its place?
Left Lateral Decubitus of the Abdomen
If you mistakenly performed right side down:
the liver is opaque and fluid, air in the stomach would rise and free air
