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1
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radiographic density

A

the more dense the tissue, the lighter it appears on xray

2
Q

how do less dense tissues show up on xray?

A

darker

3
Q

why do we measure for xrays?

A

because the thickness of the tissues determines how much xray needs to go through to make an image

4
Q

how do you determine the risk of cancer from xray?

A

each exposure from each exam contributes to the lifetime radiation exposure of the patient

5
Q

define radiographic positioning

A

the placement of the body or body part between the xray tube and the film or image receptor

6
Q

CR

A

xray tube

7
Q

IR

A

image receptor/film

8
Q

What is the minimum amount of views you have to take?

A

2 opposing views

9
Q

the two opposing views should preferably be how many degrees to each other?

A

90 degrees

10
Q

define series in insurance terms

A

minimum amount of xrays for a complete exam

11
Q

projection definition

A

the path of the xray beam as it enters and exits the body

12
Q

view definition

A

the beam’s perspective

13
Q

position definition

A

the placement of the body or part

14
Q

describe lateral position for xray

A

coronal plane is perpendicular to the IR

15
Q

which side do you refer to when taking a lateral xray?

A

the side touching the IR

16
Q

describe oblique position for xray

A

body or part is rotated from normal anatomic position

17
Q

what do you refer to when you take an image of the trunk oblique?

A

the surfaces touching the IR

18
Q

what do you refer to when you take an image of the extremity oblique?

A

internal or external rotation from normal anatomic position

19
Q

what are the different body positions you can be in for xray while standing or seated?

A

PA or AP oblique (RAO, RPO, LAO, LPO) lateral (L or R)

20
Q

what are the different body positions you can be in for xray while prone or supine?

A

PA or AP oblique (RAO, RPO, LAO, LPO) lateral (L or R) decubitus

21
Q

axial view

A

there is more than a 10 degree tilt between the part and the CR (tube is usually tilted)

22
Q

tangential view

A

the CR is directed so it intersects an object at only one point on the surface (“Skimming” the body part)

23
Q

decubitus view

A

patient is recumbent, CR is horizontal, IR is vertical

24
Q

when are air fluid levels demonstrated?

A

on upright and decubitus views only

25
Q

what are the 3 basic rules for positioning?

A
  1. the CR is centered to the middle of the part (and midfilm/IR) 2. the long axis of the part is parallel to the long axis of the IR 3. the CR is directed perpendicular to the part (and IR)
26
Q

What is this called? When do we use it?

A

1/2 apron

used any time we are not imaging the lumbars or pelvis

27
Q

Label where the arrows are pointed.

A

Center of body part

dotted line: CR

bucky

28
Q

Label the parts of the xray

A

Grey going clockwise: vertical and horizontal locks, collimater dials, collimator scales, filtration tracks, tube tilt indicator

29
Q

What are these? Which gender gets what?

A

girls: heart
boys: trapezoid

30
Q

What is this?

A

caliper

31
Q

What are these?

A

left: upright bucky
right: full spine bucky

32
Q

What is this?

A

table bucky

33
Q

Where does the cassette go?

A

on top of the table

34
Q

What is this?

A

image reader device for digital xrays

35
Q

What is this?

A

cassette or plate

36
Q

What is this?

A

digital “direct” radiography

37
Q

What is this?

A

lead vinyl sheets