Cervicals

Question 1

What consists of a non-trauma sectional series?

Answer 1

• lateral
• APOM
• AP

Question 2

What consists of a trauma cervical series?

Answer 2

• lateral
• APOM
• AP
• Ant. Obliques
• flexion/extension

Question 3

At what distance is a lateral cervical taken?

Answer 3

72”

Question 4

What film size is used for a lateral cervical?

Answer 4

8x10

Question 5

What should the vertical CR be in line with in a LAT cervical?

Answer 5

through mastoid

Question 6

What should the horizontal CR be in line with for a LAT cervical?

Answer 6

thyroid cartilage

C4

Question 7

Where should the marker go for a LAT cervical?

Answer 7

under chin

Question 8

What anatomy should be included in a LAT cervical?

Answer 8

occipital base to T1

Question 9

Should you measure with the mouth open or closed for an APOM?

Answer 9

mouth open

Question 10

What is the film size for an APOM?

Answer 10

8x10

Question 11

Where should the CR be?

Answer 11

center of mouth

Question 12

What landmarks should you collimate to in an APOM?

Answer 12

under the orbits and into mastoids

Question 13

What are the breathing instructions for an APOM?

Answer 13

don’t breath don’t move

Question 14

What anatomy is included in an AP cervical?

Answer 14

C3 to T1 and apices

Question 15

What is the tube tilt for an AP cervical?

Answer 15

15 degrees cephalic

Question 16

What is the film size for an AP cervical?

Answer 16

8x10

Question 17

Where does the CR enter? (landmark)

Answer 17

thyroid cartilage

C4

Question 18

What are the breathing instructions for an AP cervical?

Answer 18

don’t breath don’t move

Question 19

What are the breathing instructions for a LAT cervical?

Answer 19

exhale and hold

Question 20

What is the tube tilt for anterior cervical obliques?

Answer 20

15 degrees CAUDAL

Question 21

What is the distance for an anterior oblique?

Answer 21

72”

Question 22

What is the film size for an anterior oblique?

Answer 22

8x10

Question 23

What are the breathing instructions for an anterior oblique?

Answer 23

don’t breath don’t move

Question 24

What IVFs are seen in an RAO?

Answer 24

right IVFs

Question 25

What is the distance for cervical flexion/extension?

Answer 25

72"

Question 26

What is the film size for cervical flexion/extension?

Answer 26

8x10

Question 27

What are the breathing instructions for flexion/extension?

Answer 27

exhale and hold

Question 28

Why are flexion/extension films performed?

Answer 28

demonstrate both LIG instability and ROM

Question 29

How do you measure for swimmer's?

Answer 29

under arms from axilla to axilla

Question 30

Which is the dependent arm in swimmer's?

Answer 30

arm closest to the film

Question 31

Where does the CR pass through?

Answer 31

T1

Question 32

What is the distance for swimmer's?

Answer 32

40"

Question 33

What is the film size for swimmer's?

Answer 33

8x10

Question 34

What is the purpose of the raised arm?

Answer 34

acts as a natural filter

Question 35

What are the breathing instructions for swimmer's?

Answer 35

expiration

Question 36

What is the name of the spot shot view taken to see the dens?

Answer 36

Fuch's view | non-traumatic way to see dens

Question 37

What is the distance for posterior cervical obliques?

Answer 37

72"

Question 38

What is the film size for posterior obliques?

Answer 38

8x10

Question 39

What is the tube tilt for posterior obliques?

Answer 39

15 degree CEPHALIC

Question 40

What is are the breathing instructions for posterior obliques?

Answer 40

don't breath, don't move

Question 41

Which IVFs are seen in an RPO?

Answer 41

left IVFs

Question 42

Why are anterior obliques preferred?

Answer 42

- radiation protection | - shooting into concavity

Question 43

Which cervical views are shot at 72"?

Answer 43

- all lateral cervicals | - all cervical obliques