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Final Exam S1 Flashcards

review for semester one final

1
Q

What can the technologist do to reduce the magnification of the heart?

A

increase SID reduces OID

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2
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If there is a perforated colon what would the doctor order?
What series of x-ray:

A

acute abdomen series
(entire abdomen series)
(this is for perforation/obstruction because we want to see the air-fluid levels)

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3
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What is accumulation of fluid in abdomen called?

A

ascites

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4
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why is your central ray higher for an erect abdomen vs supine abdomen?

A

because we need to see diaphragm

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5
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Breathing instructions for abdomen x-rays:

A

Expose on expiration
moves the diaphragm up

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6
Q

what can you do to find pubic symphysis without palpating?

A

feel for the greater trochanter

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7
Q

if we are looking for intraperitoneal air what x-ray views would we do for that?

A

AP Upright abdomen or decubitis

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8
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parietal peritoneum
&
visceral peritoneum:

A

Parietal peritoneum- outer layer of the abdomen
Visceral peritoneum- inner layer of abdomen

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9
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Hypersthenic:

A

Wider/shorter physique
5% of population
(Broad and very deep front to back but shallow in vertical dimensions)

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10
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Asthenic:
(most likely going to be on exam)

A

(will use this on exam vs hyposthenic)
Narrow in width long vertical dimensions
10% of population

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11
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Sthenic:

A

Average build
50% of population

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12
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Hyposthenic:

A

Very thin physique

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13
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If we are looking for fluid in the left lung on a decubitus chest, what side do we position the patient?

A

Left side affected side
(Fluid will go to left side, air to the right due to buoyancy and gravity)

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14
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If the patient is in a left lateral decubitus where does the marker go?
Which side is the fluid and which side is the air?

A
  • Marker goes side up (right side)
    Fluid is going to be in the left lung
    air will be in the right lung (gravity)
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15
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If we are looking for fluid in the right lung on a decubitus chest, what side do we position the patient?

A

Right decubitus
(Fluid in the right lung, air in the left)

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16
Q

Where is the jugular notch?

A

T2-T3
Between the two clavicles

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17
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where is the sternal angle?

A

In between the manubrium and body of the sternum

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18
Q

Where is the xiphoid process/tip located?

A

T9/T10

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19
Q

Where is the carina?

A

T5

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20
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Where is the hilum?

A

Near the heart and great vessels
“party at the hilum”
(T6-T7)

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21
Q

In an acute abdomen series, we do these positions:
(Bontrager’s, will be on exam and this is the answer)

A

Upright abdomen (2 inches above iliac)
supine KUB (at crest)
PA chest

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22
Q

What is pneumoperitoneum?
How would you visualize this on an x-ray (patient position)?

A

Free Air in the peritoneum (abdomen) cavity
Best visualized on a decubitus, erect abdomen or chest radiograph.
Appears as a air bubble in the abdomen cavity

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23
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(Joiel question)
Which of the following is evaluated to check for rotation on an AP projection on a supine abdomen?
A. Ascending colon is centered in the collimated field
B. Right and left ASIS is symmetrical and equal distance to the mid-sagittal plane.
C. The abdominal aorta & inferior vena cava are visible in the middle of the image.
D. ischial tuberosity and pubic symphysis are in the mid-sagittal plane

A

B

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24
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What is the rule for markers on abdomen decubitus?

A

Marker on the side up
(ex: left lateral decubitus, marker on the right side)

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25
Q

What is a pigg-o-stat and when do we use it?

A

Immobilization device for pediatric patients
On CXR (infants)

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26
Q

What would we do if the x-ray order was printed out incorrectly?

A

Verify name, DOB, assess patient, get with doctor or lead technologist. Don’t change the order yourself

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27
Q

what is a pulmonary embolism?

A

Sudden blockage of artery in lung

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28
Q

What is pleurisy?

A

Inflammation of pleura
“Rubbing when inspiration”

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29
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What is hemothorax?

A

Accumulation of blood in the pleura space

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30
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What is pneumothorax?

A

Accumulation of air in the pleura space

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31
Q

RAO is equal to:

A

LPO?

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32
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If we are doing a lateral chest x-ray and there is an increase in OID and the costophrenic angles are cut-off from the image receptor. How would we correct this?
A. Rotate the patient 5 degrees
B. Place both shoulders and hips along the image receptor
C. Raise the CR
D. Lower the CR

A

Lower the Central ray

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33
Q

LAO:
LPO:
RAO:
RPO:

A

Left anterior oblique
Left posterior oblique
Right anterior oblique
Right posterior oblique

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34
Q

RPO is equal to:

A

LAO?

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35
Q

For pneumothorax would we increase or decrease technique?

A

Decrease technique
(less tissue)

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36
Q

For hemothorax would we increase or decrease technique?

A

Increase technique
(more tissue)

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37
Q

What are the breathing instructions for a chest x-ray?

A

Breathe in
Exhale
Deep breath in
Hold!
(expose on inspiration)

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38
Q

What would we do to get the shoulders out of the lung field for a PA chest:

A

Rotate the shoulders forward
(this removes the scapula)

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39
Q

Lateral chest is the mid-coronal perpendicular or parallel to the IR?

A

Perpendicular

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40
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Lateral chest is the mid-sagittal perpendicular or parallel to the IR?

A

Parallel

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41
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PA chest is the mid-sagittal perpendicular or parallel to the IR?

A

Perpendicular

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42
Q

PA chest is the mid-coronal perpendicular or parallel to the IR?

A

Parallel

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43
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Joiel question
If the dome of the diaphragm moves down does it:
A. Increase the volume of thoracic cavity?
B. Decrease the volume of thoracic cavity
C. Does not change the volume of thoracic cavity
D. Not enough information to give an answer

A

A.
Increase the volume of thoracic cavity?

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44
Q

What is long scale vs short scale?

A

Long scale = low contrast (more greys)
abdomen & chest
Short scale = high contrast (black & white) upper extremity’s

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45
Q

What is the kvp range for chest?

A

110-125 kvp

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46
Q

What is the Kvp range for a mobile chest x-ray?

A

80-90 kvp

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47
Q

Central ray should always be:

A

in the center of the image receptor
(especially for chest and abdomen)

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48
Q

What is the CR for chest in AP?

A

3-5 inches below jugular notch

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49
Q

What is the central ray for PA chest?

A

7-8 inches below vertebral prominence (c7)
7 for females
8 inches for men

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50
Q

What is a lordotic chest?
What does it show?

A

A view that places the clavicles above the apices
Shows under the clavicles

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51
Q

Chief muscle for respiration:

A

Diaphragm

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52
Q

What is the vertebral prominence?

A

Topographic landmark for PA chest
The last cervical vertebral
C7

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53
Q

Where does the trachea bifurcates?
(22:04)

A

breaks of into the left and right bronchi at T4/T5 (carina)

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54
Q

If the sternal end of right clavicle is closer to the mid-line than the left clavicle, this means that:

A

Patient is rotated on chest x-ray

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55
Q

How long is the trachea?
From _____ to _____:

A

C6 to T4/T5
3/4 inches wide, 4 1/2 inches long

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56
Q

3 parts of the chest:

A

Bony thorax
respiratory system
mediastinum
MR.B

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57
Q

For females and males how does the CR for chest differ?

A

7 inches below vertebral prominence for female
8 inches for men

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58
Q

In a lordotic position how are the clavicles?

A

above the apices

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59
Q

How many ribs need to be seen on a chest x-ray?

A

10 ribs

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60
Q

For lordotic we are looking under the clavicles how do the ribs appear in this position?

A

ribs appear distorted

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61
Q

Ventral decubitus:

A

Laying on stomach
Horizontal CR beam

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62
Q

Right Decubitus:

A

Laying on right side
Horizontal beam
Marker on left side

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63
Q

Dorsal decubitus:

A

Laying on back
Horizontal beam

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64
Q

How many interphalangeal joints are in the digits:

A

2
distal interphalangeal (DIP)
proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
1st digit= 1 IP joint

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65
Q

Left Decubitus:

A

Laying on left side
Horizontal beam
Marker goes on right side

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66
Q

What side are we placing the fifth digit on for a lateral?
Why?

A

Medial side
to decrease the amount of OID

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67
Q

What side are we placing the second digit on for a lateral?
Why?

A

lateral side
for least amount of OID

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68
Q

Where is the Central ray for digits?

A

PIP joint
Proximal interphalangeal joint

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69
Q

to evaluate interphalangeal joints in the oblique and lateral positions the digit must:
A. Be radiographed in its natural flexion
B. radiographed in palmar flexion
C. must be supported parallel to the IR
D. Rest on the IR for immobilization

A

C.
must be supported parallel to the IR
(Joint must always be parallel to the IR)

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70
Q

CR for PA & oblique hand:

A

third MCP joint

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71
Q

CR for fan lateral:

A

second MCP joint

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72
Q

Where is the coronoid process?

A

Anterior surface of the proximal ulna?

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73
Q

What bone is on the coronoid process?

A

Ulna?

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74
Q

Where is the olecranon process?

A

Posterior side of ulna

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75
Q

What bone is the olecranon process located?

A

posterior Ulna?

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76
Q

What type of joint is the elbow?

A

Hinge?

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77
Q

What kind of joint are the DIP and PIP?

A

Hinge joints

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78
Q

What kind of joints are the MCP joints?

A

Ellipsoidal or condyloid

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79
Q

How are the epicondyles in AP elbow?

A

Parallel to IR

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80
Q

What kind of joints are the carpometacarpal joints?

A

1st sellar or saddle
2-5 plane or gliding

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81
Q

What kind of joints are the distal radioulnar and proximal radioulnar joints?

A

Pivot or trochoidal joints

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82
Q

How are epicondyles in internal elbow oblique?
Shoulder internal?

A

Elbow: 45 degrees oblique to IR
Shoulder: perpendicular to IR

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83
Q

How are the epicondyles in Lateral elbow?

A

Perpendicular to IR

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84
Q

2nd Coyle view
(will be tons on test)

A

Elbow flexed 80 degrees flexed
45 degree angle away from the head
For coronoid process

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85
Q

What does ICER stand for?

A

Internal elbow= coronoid
External elbow = Coronoid

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86
Q

how are the epicondyles in an external elbow?

A

45 degrees Obliqued to IR

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87
Q

How many views for a forearm?

A

2 views:
AP
Lateral

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88
Q

How do we demonstrate the coronoid process:

A

Internal rotation of elbow

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89
Q

1st Coyle view
(will be tons of questions on test)

A

90 degree arm flex
45 degrees toward the head
For the radial head
(Toward the head for the head)

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90
Q

If the patient can not perform the Internal and external rotation for elbow projections what would we substitute for?

A

Coyle view
2 views
(angle towards the head for the radial head)
(away from the head for coronoid process)

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91
Q

When is the olecranon process best shown free of superimposition?

A

Lateral elbow

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92
Q

AP forearm hand is:

A

supinated

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93
Q

Where is the radial tuberosity?
Where is radial notch?

A

tuberosity: On the proximal side radius
notch: On the proximal side of ulna

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94
Q

What are the proximal carpal bones?

A

Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquestrum
Pisiform

95
Q

What are the distal carpal bones?

A

Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
hamate

96
Q

What is a mediolateral projection?

A

Xray beam shooting from medial side to lateral

97
Q

What would show anterior posterior fx best?

A

a lateral view

98
Q

What would we best see a lateral fx best in?

A

AP view

99
Q

What does the proximal carpals articulate with proximally?

A

scaphoid and lunate articulate with radius

100
Q

What do the carpals articulate with distally?

A

metacarpals

101
Q

What are proximal phalanges?

A

phalanges closest to the hand that articulates with metacarpals

102
Q

Where are the distal phalanges?

A

outer most portion of the fingers
Fingertips

103
Q

The hand is made of what 3 parts?
(distal to medial)

A
  1. phalanges
  2. metacarpals
  3. carpals
104
Q

What is the CR for hand?

A

third MCP joint

105
Q

What hand view places the thumb in an oblique position?

A

AP hand naturally obliques thumb

106
Q

What is the capitulum?

A

anatomy above the radial head
Located on distal humerus
“cap sits on the head”

107
Q

What is the capitate?

A

One of the distal carpal bones

108
Q

external rotation arm and hand placement:

A

arm abducted and hand supinated

109
Q

neutral rotation arm and hand placement:

A

hand pronated and arm slightly abducted

110
Q

internal rotation arm and hand placement:

A

hand placed on hip palm facing outward (pronate hand)
arm slightly abducted

111
Q

long scale:

A

low contrast
(chest, abdomen etc more anatomy)
Needs more greys

112
Q

Short scale:

A

high contrast
(digits/hands etc)

113
Q

Increase in OID:

A

increases magnification and distortion

114
Q

Joiel question
When you are describing a patients position which is true?
1. The description of the position will include which side of the patient is closest to the x-ray tube
2. The description will include a portion of the patient, which is struck first by the CR
3. The side of the patient that is closest to the IR

A
  1. This question is referring to the projection vs projection
115
Q

Trendelenburg:

A

recumbent
feet above the head

116
Q

Fowlers

A

recumbent
head above the feet

117
Q

Sims

A

patient lying on left anterior side with right knee flexed
“simp position”

118
Q

Volvulus:

A

twisting loop of intestine
creates obstruction

119
Q

Ascites:

A

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

120
Q

Ileus:

A

paralysis of ileus
cause obstruction

121
Q

Crohn’s Disease:

A

inflammation of the intestinal wall
bowel obstruction seen in half of patient

122
Q

Joiel Question
Trama involved projection which statement is true?
A. Low mAs long exposure
B. Short exposure time is recommended
C. high mAs increase penetration (kVp) creates more scatter
D. Higher kVp and listed on technique and does not require a grid

A

b.
Short exposure time
(trauma patient tend to move due to pain)

123
Q

Osteoporosis:

A

reduction in the quantity of bone

124
Q

Osteopetrosis:

A

hereditary disease that results in abnormally dense bone
increase technique

125
Q

Boxers fx

A

fx of the fifth metacarpal
commonly seen in bar fights

126
Q

Smiths

A

distal part goes anterior
radius and ulna go posterior

127
Q

Colles:

A

distal part goes posterior
radius and ulna go anterior

128
Q

Carpal tunnel:

A

compression of the median nerve of wrist
painful disorder

129
Q

Inferosuperior axillary best shows what in profile?

A

Coracoid process

130
Q

Distal clavicle articulates with _____ distally

A

AC joints

131
Q

What is the only articulation between the lower trunk and the upper trunk of the body?

A

SC (sternoclavicular joint)

132
Q
  • Know the synovial joints (7):
A
  1. plane or gliding (sliding)
  2. Ginglymus or hinge (flexion/extension)
  3. Pivot or trochoid (rotational movement)
  4. ellipsoid or condyloid (flex/ext or abduct or adduct)
  5. saddle or sellar (flex/ext abduct or adduct)
  6. ball and socket or spheroidal (flex/ext lateral and medial rotation flex/ext)
  7. Bicondylar (single direction movement)
133
Q

CR for the neer view:

A

mid-scapula
10-15 degrees caudad

134
Q

What is arthrology?

A

Study of joints

135
Q

What kind of bone is the patella?
chap 1

A

sesamoid bone

136
Q

Caudad:

A

away from the head

137
Q

Cephalic:

A

towards the head

138
Q

tangential:

A

Projection beam skims the body part

139
Q

CR for internal shoulder:

A

1 inch inferior to coracoid process

140
Q

What anatomy is taken on a 14 x 17 IR?

A

forearm
humerus

141
Q

What anatomy is taken on a 10 x 12 IR?

A

elbow
clavicle
shoulder

142
Q

*** What is anatomic position?
(textbook definition)

A

upright position
arms abducted slightly down
hands by side palms forward
head and feet together directed forward

143
Q

3 cardinal rules for radiation safety:

A

time
distance
shielding

144
Q

** difference between the plantar surface and the dorsal surface of the foot:

A

plantar= sole of foot
dorsal- anterior/top side of foot

145
Q

Mid-sagittal vs sagittal:

A

longitudinal plane
Mid= separates body into right and left parts

146
Q

Coronal vs mid- coronal:

A

separates the body into anterior and posterior parts

147
Q

Transverse plane:

A

divides body into superior and inferior parts

148
Q

What is the correct term for laying down?

A

recumbent

149
Q

Range for axial clavicle:

A

15-30 degrees cephalic
25-30 degrees for asthenic
15-20 for hyperstenic

150
Q

Range for axillary shoulder (degrees):

A

10-15 degrees
(joiel uses 13)

151
Q

Proximal:

A

Towards the center line of the body

152
Q

Distal:

A

Away from the body

153
Q

Angle for the carpal tunnel view:
Aka?

A

Gaynor hart method
25-30 degrees 1 inch distal to third MCP (towards center of the palm)

154
Q

What is seen on a carpal tunnel view?
(what carpals)

A

Hook of the hamate (hamulus)
pisiform

155
Q

What level is the iliac crest at?

A

L4-L5

156
Q

(Joiel question)
lateral projection with the patient placed in a dorsal decubitus position left lateral projection and the left lateral decubitus of the abdomen all require:
1. CR to enter the left side of the patient
2. the patient should be suspend respiration after expiration
3. the patient should suspend inspiration after expiration
4. the CR should enter the anterior side of the patient

18:09

A

**we expose after expiration
option 3?

157
Q

Know what paristaltic actions?
20:24

A

involuntary movement that cannot be controlled

158
Q

What system does the spleen belong to?

A

lymphatic system

159
Q

What quadrant is the spleen in?

A

Left upper quadrant
LUQ

160
Q

What is in the RLQ?

A

ascending colon
appendix
cecum
2/3 of ileum
ileocecal valve

160
Q

What is in the RUQ?

A

liver
gallbladder
right colic flexure
duodenum (c-loop)
head of pancreas
right kidney
right suprarenal gland

161
Q

What is in the LLQ?

A

descending colon
sigmoid colon
2/3 of jejunum

161
Q

What is in the LUQ?

A

spleen
stomach
left colic flexure
tail of pancreas
left kidney
left suprarenal gland

162
Q

When we are palpating for positioning an abdomen what could we palpate on the superior anterior portion of the abdomen?

A

xiphoid process

163
Q

(t/f) we can use the belly button for a topographic landmark for abdomen positioning.

A

False
(belly buttons move around)

164
Q

When is the appendix located?
What quadrant?

A

RLQ

165
Q

What is the CR for decubitus abdomen and upright abdomen?

A

2 inches above iliac crest
(we want to include diaphragm)

166
Q

CR for a KUB abdomen is:

A

iliac crest

167
Q

What are the technical factors to stop motion?

A

shorten exposure time

168
Q

Where its centered means the same as

A

where is the central ray

169
Q

What is the duodenum shaped as?

A

Shaped as a C

170
Q

What is nestled in the duodenum?
What is this also called?

A

head of the pancreas
romance of the stomach

171
Q

If the patient moves or something happens after the exposure (falls) the blame is on the:

A

Technologist/ radiographer
(eyes should always be on the patient)

172
Q

Accumulation of pus in the pleura cavity is called:

A

Empyema

173
Q

If we see small amounts of air in the peritoneum cavity what images would best show that?

A

Lateral Decubitus affected side up

174
Q

Lateral position of the chest what would be seen anteriorly?

A

heart
hilum
sternum

175
Q

What is ulna deviation?

A

wrist rotated outwards toward the Ulna

176
Q

Ulna deviation will display which side of the carpals?

A

lateral side of the carpals
(scaphoid)

177
Q

(Joiel question) (possibly ignore)
What is true regarding the y view?
1. The mid-sagittal plane should be 60 degrees from the IR
2. The scapula border should be superimposed on the humeral shaft
3. oblique projection of the shoulder is obtained

A

2,3
(gonna change this question)

178
Q

(joiel question)
What is true about AC joints?
1. It is performed when the patient is erect
2. weights are added to show joint separation
3. the procedure should be avoided if there is a suspected if there is a dislocation/separation is suspected

A

1,2
Still perform if there’s a joint separation suspected

179
Q

(joiel question)
If were talking about the Norrgard/ball-catchers what is true?
1. Bilateral oblique hands are obtained
2. This is for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis
3. Hands are obliqued 45 degrees palm up

A

all 3 are correct

180
Q

How do get an AP elbow if there’s trauma and the patient is unable to fully extend:

A

2 views
forearm parallel to IR
Humerus parallel to IR

181
Q

If you are doing an AP projection of the clavicle what needs to be seen?
1. the clavicular body
2. the acromion clavicular joint (AC joint)
3. the sternocostal joint

A

1,2

182
Q

What is aspiration?

A

foreign objects entering the air passageway
most common right bronchus

183
Q

(Joiel question)
If you want to see the size of the liver and the kidney what view would you pick?

A

KUB

184
Q

What view shows arthritus?

A

Ball catcher

185
Q

What view best shows carpal tunnel syndrome?

A

Gaynor hart method

186
Q

Olecranon process is located:

A

posterior/superior of proximal ulna
only seen in lateral elbow

187
Q

coronoid process is located:

A

anterior (slightly inferior) of the proximal ulna
best seen in internal elbow

188
Q

Where is the olecranon fossa located?

A

distal posterior humerus

189
Q

Where is the coronoid fossa located?

A

distal anterior humerus

190
Q

Need to focus on studying:
-Peritoneum vs pleura
-the different diseases
-intra, infra,inter peritoneal organs
- the locations of topographic landmarks (vertebral prominence, xiphoid, trachea, iliac carina)
-abdomen x-ray series
-different quadrants

A

fluff

191
Q

ALOT of chest and abdomen questions (10:20)
Tons of coyle view questions (31:44)
ALOT OF ICER/ GELI questions
KNOW WHAT IS ON SHOULDER (a lot of questions)
(ALOT OF CARPAL BONE, ELBOW AND SHOULDER QUESTIONS)
(mostly multiple choice)
(couple matching)
(few quadrant question)
study quadrant

A

fluff

192
Q

Where is the larynx?

A

Between C3-C6

193
Q

Where is the trachea?

A

Anterior to esophagus
C6-T4/T5
2 cm (3/4 inch) in diameter
11 cm (4 1/2 inches) in Length

194
Q

Where is the thyroid gland?

A

Below the larynx

195
Q

3 parts of the chest

A

Mediastinum
Bony thorax
Respiratory system
(MR.B)

196
Q

Where is mid-thorax?

A

T7

197
Q

What is intussusception?

A

“Telescoping” of the bowel
Creates an obstruction

198
Q

Ascites:

A

Abnormal amount of accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

199
Q

Crohn’s:

A

Inflammation of intestinal wall that results in bowel obstruction

200
Q

Volvulus:

A

The twisting of a loop of intestine
Creates obstruction
Decrease technique

201
Q

Ileus-non mechanical bowel obstruction

A

Paralysis of ileus
Lack of intestinal mobility

202
Q

What is aspiration?

A

Foreign objects in the air passages of bronchial tree

203
Q

What is atelectasis?

A

Collapse of a portion of lung

204
Q

What is bronchitis?

A

Chronic condition of excessive mucus in the bronchi

205
Q

What is pulmonary edema?

A

Accumulation of fluid in the lung

206
Q

What is Emphysema?

A

Irreversible chronic lung condition that prevents oxygen from leaving the body
Lungs appear radiolucent
Decrease technique

207
Q

What is Dyspnea?

A

Condition of shortness of breath

208
Q

What is Pleura effusion?

A

Abnormal Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

209
Q

What kind of joints are the carpal joints?

A

Plane or gliding

210
Q

What kind of joint is the radoiocarpal joint (wrist)?

A

Ellipsoidal

211
Q

What kind of joint is the radioulnar?

A

Pivot (trochoidal) joints

212
Q

What kind of joints are the carpometalcarpal joints (CMC) 2-5?

A

Plane or gliding

213
Q

What is the first carpometacarpal joint?

A

Saddle or sellar joint

214
Q

1st Coyle view:

A

90 degrees flexed
45 degrees toward the head
For radial head
“Towards the head for the head”

215
Q

What are the nine abdominal regions?

A

right side (1,4,7): right hypochondriac, right lateral, right inguinal (iliac)

Middle (2,5,8): epigastric, umbilical, pubic (hypogastric)

left side (3,6,9): left hypochondriac, left lateral (lumbar), left inguinal (iliac)

216
Q

What is an acute abdomen series?

A

AP upright abdomen
AP supine abdomen
PA chest

217
Q

2 main muscles in the abdomen?

A

Psoas
Diaphragm

218
Q

What is the kVp for abdomen?

A

70-80 kvp

219
Q

Diaphragm shaped:

A

Umbrella shaped
Separates thoracic and abdominal cavity

220
Q

What ducts drain into the duodenum?

A

Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
LPG (Daytona) ladies professional golf

221
Q

Topographic landmark for abdomen?

A

Iliac crest

222
Q

Proximal portion of duodenum:

A

Duodenal bulb or cap

223
Q

Ileum is:

A

3rd segment of the small intestine
(3/5 of small bowel)

224
Q

Peritoneal cavity is:

A

The space in between visceral and parietal peritoneum

225
Q

Which of the following is not an accessory organ for digestion?

A

Spleen

226
Q

Urinary system consists of:

A

1 bladder
1 urethra
2 kidneys
2 ureters
2 suprarenal glands

227
Q

Routine abdomen is:

A

AP supine (KUB)

228
Q

3 positions for abdomen:

A

KUB
acute abdomen series (most popular)
Decubitus positions

229
Q

Pneumonia:

A

inflammation of the lungs
causes accumulation of fluid in certain sections of the lungs

230
Q

What replaces the obliques of the elbow in a trauma setting?

A

Coyle
1st Coyle for radial head
2nd Coyle for coronoid process

231
Q

What replaces the AP elbow in the trauma setting?

A

2 views
forearm parallel to IR
Humerus parallel to IR

Donny Rad Positioning 1 (9 decks)

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