Practical

Question 1

What is the only view taken from 72” sid

Answer 1

Lateral cervical

Question 2

Cassette and collimation for Lateral cervical

Answer 2

10x12 film

collimate to soft tissue- don’t cut out spinous processes (8x10)

Question 3

Breathing instructions for Cervical series

Answer 3

Lateral and APOM = EXHALE and don’t breathe

AP = don’t breathe don’t move

Question 4

where does the film marker go on the Lateral cervical

Answer 4

Under the chin, side that is against the bucky

Question 5

Measurements for Cervical series

Answer 5

Lateral = width of neck
APOM = mouth open to occiput
AP = a-p neck through c4

Question 6

Which views require a tube tilt?

Answer 6

AP cervical

15 cephalic !!

Question 7

CR for Lateral cervical

Answer 7

horizontal = C4
vertical = mastoid

Question 8

Cassette and collimation for APOM

Answer 8

10x12 cassette

collimate out the eyes and include the mastoids

Question 9

CR for APOM

Answer 9

center of the mouth

make sure upper occlusal plate is parallel with the floor

Question 10

Cassette and collimation for AP cervical

Answer 10

10x12

collimate 10x”skin”

Question 11

CR for AP cervical

Answer 11

C4

Question 12

Breathing instructions for Thoracic series

Answer 12

AP and Lateral = INSPIRE and hold

Swimmers= EXPIRE and hold

Question 13

Cassette and collimation for AP thoracic

Answer 13

14x17

collimate to 7x17

Question 14

how do we set up thoracic bucky

Answer 14

CR to 1.5 inch above VP, align top of cassette to CR. Then align the CR to center of bucky and leave for the AP and Lateral.

Question 15

Thoracic views that need filters

Answer 15

AP thoracic = Filter down to crosshair

Lateral = Filter UP to crosshair

Question 16

Cassette and collimation for Lateral thoracic

Answer 16

14x17

collimate to 10x17

Question 17

CR for Lateral thoracic

Answer 17

vertical = posterior to humeral head
horizontal = DO NOT MOVE from AP

Question 18

Measurements for Thoracic series

Answer 18

AP = OVER shoulder between breasts
Lateral= axilla to axilla
Swimmers = axilla to axilla

Question 19

Cassette and collimation for Swimmers

Answer 19

10x12

collimate to 10x12

Question 20

CR for Swimmers

Answer 20

horizontal = T1
vertical = spine

Question 21

filter required for Swimmers

Answer 21

NONE

Question 22

Measurements for Lumbar series

Answer 22

AP = thickest part of abdomen
Lateral = Iliac crests
Spot shot = 2-3 inch below crests

Question 23

Cassette and collimation for AP Lumbar

Answer 23

14x17

collimate 14x17

Question 24

Breathing instructions for Lumbar series

Answer 24

All EXPIRE and hold

Question 25

Gonad shield is required for which lumbar view

Answer 25

AP ONLY

Question 26

When does the patient need a lead apron on?

Answer 26

Cervical and Thoracic views ONLY

Question 27

How do we set up bucky for AP Lumbar

Answer 27

CR to gluteal fold then bring bottom of cassette to CR. Then move CR up to center of film. The rest will line up

Question 28

CR for AP Lumbar

Answer 28

horizontal = 1” BELOW iliac crests females

Question 29

How should gonad shield be placed on AP lumbar

Answer 29

tip of heart just above pubis symphysis

Question 30

Cassette and collimation for Lateral Lumbar

Answer 30

14x17

collimate to 10x17

Question 31

CR for Lateral Lumbar

Answer 31

horizontal 1” ABOVE crest

Question 32

How do we set up light field for Spot Shot Lumbar

Answer 32

collimate to 8x10 and line top of light field with top of iliac crest, horizontal CR will line up as it should

Question 33

Shielding required for Lateral and Spot Shot Lumbar

Answer 33

NONE

Question 34

Cassette and collimation for Spot Shot Lumbar

Answer 34

10x12

collimate to 8x10

Question 35

CR for Spot Shot Lumbar

Answer 35

horizontal = 2-3" below crest
vertical = 1" posterior to midaxillary