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Whats is the minimum of projections on a radiograph?

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  • 2
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What are some exceptions where 1 projection is enough?

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  • AP (mobile) chest
  • Single AP abdomen (KUB- Kidney, ureter, bladder)
  • AP of the pelvis
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What are the reasons why a minimum of 2 projections are required?

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  • some pathologic conditions may not be visualized on one projection only
  • 2 projections can help determine the location of a lesion/foreign body
  • helps visualize the fracture site
  • to determine alignment of the fractures following surgery
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what is the minimum of projections when dealing with joints?

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  • 3
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what are the specific type of projections when dealing with joints?

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  • AP
  • PA
  • oblique projections
  • all need a minimum of 3 projections
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Why are 3 projections needed for joints?

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  • 3 can help get different angles that may be oblique
  • joints are small and have several details
  • several angles helps when scanning for minor fractions in the joints
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What are some examples of body parts that need 3 projections?

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  • fingers
  • toes
  • hand
  • wrist
  • elbow
  • ankle
  • foot
  • knee
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What examples of body parts (joints) that require 2 projections?

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  • forearm
  • humerus
  • femur
  • hips
  • tibia
  • fibula
  • chest
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what bone or body parts only need 1 projection?

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  • pelvis
  • if there is a hip injury, then 2 projections are needed
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how must you radiograph a patient?

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  • must aligned them along the axis of the IR
  • the long axis of the anatomic part is aligned to the longest dimension of the IR
  • Ex. Portrait or landscape
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How must the patient be aligned when dealing with PA and AP projections?

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  • display them so that the patient is facing the viewer
  • must be in anatomical position
  • always places the patient’s left to the viewers right
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How do you align someone in a lateral position?

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  • marked R or L by the side of the patient closest to the IR
  • place the image so that the viewer is seeing the image from the same perspective as the x-ray tube
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How do you align someone with a PA or AP projection?

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  • with the patient’s right to the viewers left
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How do you align someone with decubitus chest or abdomen projection?

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  • viewed the way the x-ray tube sees them
  • placed with a portrait alignment with the upside of the patient also on the upper part of the view box
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How do you align a patient when doing upper and lower limb projections?

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  • viewed as projected by the x-ray beam onto the IR
  • R or L markers appear right side up if it has been placed correctly
  • images that include the digits generally are placed with the digits up
  • when capturing other parts of the limbs, the limbs are hanging down
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Define post reduction

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  • x-ray of a body part that is cast or set
17
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how many projections are required when dealing with post reduction?

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  • 2 projections
18
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What are the 4 body planes?

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  • sagittal/ midsagittal
  • coronal/frontal
  • transverse or horizontal
  • oblique
19
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What does mA control?

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What is mA?

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What is mAs?

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22
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What is kV?

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What does kV control?

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24
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define Anode

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Define cathode

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26
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define code of ethics

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  • the rules of acceptable conduct towards patients and other health care team members
  • acceptable personal actions as defined within the profession
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What are the code of ethics of ARRT?

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. The radiologic technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.
2. The radiologic technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
3. The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, or socio-economic status.
4. The radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.
5. The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
6. The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.
7. The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
8. The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care.
9. The radiologic technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.
10. The radiologic technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of professional practice.
11. The radiologic technologist refrains from the use of illegal drugs and/or any legally controlled substances which result in impairment of professional judgment and/or ability to practice radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

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What does ACE stand for?

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  • Announce your name
  • Communicate your credentials
  • Explain what you’re going to do
29
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Why is ACE important?

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  • it helps educate parents about the radiologic technologist’s role on the health care team
30
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What does ARRT stand for?

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

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What does ARRT do?

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  • establishes minimum standards for certification in various imaging specialties and radiation therapy
  • examines applicants to earn the name “Registered Technologist (RT) when they pass the test
32
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what is CEU?

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  • Continuing education
33
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Why is CEU important for radiologists?

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  • stay updated with the current trends and maintain competencies
  • required to maintain ARRT credentials
  • may also be required to maintain state licensure

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