PA 1: Chest and Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis Flashcards
If a patient is getting a chest scan, and they have known or suspected history of lung cancer, what should the scan end location be changed to?
Just below the adrenal glands.
What is the volume and flow rate of IV contrast given for a chest exam?
80 mL at 3 mL/s
What is the patient orientation, relative to the gantry for a chest exam?
feet first, supine
Normally for a chest exam, oral contrast is not given. What patient history might require oral contrast?
known or suspected lung cancer
How much oral contrast is given before a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
900 mL
What is the patient orientation, relative to the gantry for a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
feet first, supine
What is the scan start location for the venous scan of a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
Just above the diaphragm
What is the scan start location for the arterial scan of a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
Just above apices of the lungs
Where is the internal laser for a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
3” above jugular notch (C7)
What is the scan start location for a chest exam?
Just above apices of the lungs
What is the scan end location for the venous scan of a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
Just below pubic symphysis
What is the scan end location for a chest exam?
Just below costophrenic angles
What patient history would require the scan end location for a chest exam to be moved just below the adrenal glands?
known or suspected lung cancer
What is the scan end location for the arterial scan of a chest/abdomen/pelvis exam?
Just below costophrenic angles
If a patient is known to have lung cancer, how much oral contrast is given just before examination begins?
16 oz
