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RAD110 final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The term that describes the sole of the foot is called | Plantar |
| An oblique position in which the patient is lying on the left anterior side is termed a | Left Anterior Oblique |
| A patient lying supine with the right side of the body rotated 45 degrees toward the x-ray tube describes which radiographic position? | LPO (Remember, with an LPO, the left side is down and the right side it up. Also think about where the tube is as well) |
| A patient is lying supine. The x-ray tube is directed horizontally with the CR entering the right side of the body. What is the name of the position? | Dorsal Decubitus |
| A patient is lying prone. The x-ray tube is directed horizontally with the CR entering the right side of the body. The IR is next to the left side of the body. What is the x-ray beam reference? | Horizontal/cross-table |
| A patient is erect with the left side of the chest against the IR. The CR enters the right side of the chest. What is the position? | Left Lateral Most common position used for lateral radiographs because it puts the patient’s heart closer to the IR. In turn reduces magnification of the heart. |
| A patient is lying on their right side. The anterior surface of their body is against the IR. A horizontal beam enters the posterior surface and exits the anterior surface of their body. What projection has been performed? | PA |
| Involuntary motion can be caused by: | • Peristalsis • Spasm • Tremor • Pain • Chill • Pulsation |
| Radiographers can control voluntary motion by | Giving clear instructions to the patient. |
| Blood and body fluid recommendations are issued by the: | CDC |
| The source of radiation is an x-ray tube (the anode) and it (being the SSD) shall not be less than ______ inches from the _______. | 12; Patient |
| Controlling factors for magnification are: | Object-to-image receptor distance (OID) and Source-to-image receptor distance (SID) |
| The phosphors in computed radiography IRs and very sensitive to: | Scatter Radiation |
| All of the following is affected when imaging patients who are obese: | Image quality Ability to transfer safely Ability to find positioning landmarks |
| When should compensating filters be used? | For body parts that have extreme differences in tissue density. |
| When should a grid be used? | • When a body part is 10 to 12cm or thicker • When the kVp is above a certain level. |
| 20. When working with larger or obese patients, what are the two major important considerations when it comes to radiographic examinations? | • Body Diameter • Weight |
| 21. The one landmark that can be palpated and used for localizing the pubic symphysis on obese patients: | The Jugular Notch It’s located at the level of T2-T3 |
| 22. Which specific type of joint allows multiaxial movement? | Ball and socket |
| A serious fracture in which the bones are not in anatomic alignment is called: | Displaced |
| 24. The plane that divides the body into equal posterior and anterior halves is termed: | Midcoronal |
| 25. The hole in a bone for transmission of blood vessels and nerves is called a: | Foramen |
| 26. The following terms are used to describe x-ray "projections": | AP, PA, PA Axial, Tangential |
| 27. The Vertebra located at approximately the same level of the Xiphoid process is: | T9-T10 |
| 28. A tube-like passageway running within a bone is called a: | Meatus |
| 29. Sesamoid bones are found: | • Beneath the base if the large toe. • On the palmar aspect of the thumb. |
| 30. Oblique positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is: | Closest to the IR |
| 31. Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part is termed: | Abduction |
| A team that means the same as anterior | Ventral |
| The term that refers to parts nearer the point of attachment, or origin, is: | Proximal |
| In the "anatomic position," the palms of the hands are facing | Forward |
| If the CR enters the anterior body surface and exits the posterior body surface, the x-ray projection is termed: | AP |
| 36. When trying to locate the pubic symphysis, an imaging professional will palpate the: | Greater Trochanter |
| 37. Which plane specifically divides the body into equal right and left halves? | Midsagittal |
| 40. If the foot is turned inward at the ankle joint, the body movement is termed: | Inversion |
| 41. Inflammation of the Bronchi would be termed: | Bronchitis |
| 42. The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is termed the: | Apex |
| 43. What is the central-ray angle for the Lindblom method (Lordotic position) of demonstrating the pulmonary apices? | 0-degrees (You do not angle the CR – the patient is in a Lordotic position) |
| 44. The thoracic viscera consist of the: (See Ch. 10, Page 484) | • Lungs. • Heart • Respiratory System • Cardiac System • Lymphatic system • Inferior Esophagus • Thymus Gland |
| 45. For PA oblique projections of the chest, the side of interest is generally the side _____ the IR. | Farther From |
| 46. After entering the hilum, each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are in the right lung? | Three (Page 480 – below FIG 10-3) |
| 47. In this PA Oblique projection of the chest, what position is the patient in? | LAO at 45-degrees (Anterior or Ventral surface touching/facing the IR, with the right side elevated toward the tube – Anatomy that is on the elevated side or away from the IR is area of interest) (See Image in # 76 and FIG 10-43) |
| 48. On this AP Oblique Chest projection, what position is the patient in? | LPO (Posterior or Dorsal Surface is touching the IR with the Right side elevated toward the tube – side that is closest to the IR is the area of interest) The AP Obliques are also positioned in a 45° rotation |
| 49. What is the recommended SID for a PA chest radiograph? | 72 Inches |
| 50. Which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph? | MSP (Parallel vs Perpendicular) |
| 51. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged by diffusion within the: | Alveoli |
| 52. How far should the patient stand in front of the grid device before leaning backward for the lordotic position? | 1 Foot |
| 53. If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity, on which side must the patient lie? | Affected side |
| 54. What is the patient position for a lateral projection done in the dorsal decubitus position? | Supine |
| 55. The costophrenic angle is a part of the: | Lungs |
| 56. For AP oblique projections of the chest, the side of interest is generally the side _____ the IR. | Closer to (Projection vs. Position – AP Obl Projection – posterior aspect touching table/IR) |
| 57. The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed: | Pneumothorax |
| 58. When the hand is turned toward the ulnar side, it is termed: | Ulnar Deviation |
| 59. Oblique positions are always named according to the side of the patient that is: | Closest to the IR |
| 61. Radiographs are usually oriented on the display device so that the person looking at the image sees the body part placed in the ________ position | Anatomic |
| 62. This minimizes the amount of radiation to the patient by restricting exposure (Beam) to essential anatomy: | Collimation (Also improves fine detail) |
| 63. The radiographer's responsibility is to select the combination of _______ that produces the desired quality of radiographs for each region of the body and to standardize this quality. | Exposure Factors (We can control the techniques) |
| 64. The ASRT has ____ codes of ethics | 10 |
| 65. This describes the ability to visualize small structures. | Spatial Resolution |
| 66. Which of the following belong on all radiographs? | • Date • Patient's name or identification number • Right or left marker • Institution identity |
| 67. This distance is a critical component of each radiograph because it directly effects _________ of the anatomy on the image, the _________, and the _______ to the patient. | • Magnification • Spatial resolution • Dose |
| 71. There is only one saddle joint in the body and it’s the CMC | Carpometacarpal joint between the trapezium and the first metacarpal (i.e. the thumb) |
| The aspiration of a foreign particle in the lung is termed | Aspiration pneumonia. |
| The following structures are located/associated within the mediastinum: | • Heart • Great Vessels • Trachea • Esophagus • Thymus • Lymphatics • Nerves • Fibrous Tissue • Fat |
| The smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree is the | terminal bronchial |
| The trachea lies anterior to the | esophagus |
| The recommended SID for both and AP and a PA Chest radiographs is | 72 inches |
| A Chronic condition with persistent obstruction of the bronchial airflow is termed | COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. |
| ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA Chest Radiograph. | 10 |
| When performing a ventral or dorsal decubitus lateral projection, the __________________ of the patient’s chest will be placed against the vertical IR. | affected side |
| When positioning for a PA CXR, make sure to position your patient so that the shoulders are rolled forward. This will move the scapula outward and laterally, to reduce superimposition of the scapulae with the lungs. | When positioning for a PA CXR, make sure to position your patient so that the shoulders are rolled forward. This will move the scapula outward and laterally, to reduce superimposition of the scapulae with the lungs. |
| When setting up for a lateral CXR, the height or upper border of the IR (Image Receptor) should be 1.5 to 2” above the shoulders. | When setting up for a lateral CXR, the height or upper border of the IR (Image Receptor) should be 1.5 to 2” above the shoulders. |
| In an RAO position for an oblique chest, the maximum area of the left lung is shown along with the thoracic viscera. | In an RAO position for an oblique chest, the maximum area of the left lung is shown along with the thoracic viscera. |
| Breathing instructions for a Chest X-Ray is Full Inspiration. The exposure is made after the SECOND full inspiration to ensure maximum expansion of the lungs. | Breathing instructions for a Chest X-Ray is Full Inspiration. The exposure is made after the SECOND full inspiration to ensure maximum expansion of the lungs. |
| When positioning a patient for a decubitus position, in order to achieve the best visualization, the patient should remain in the position for 5 minutes before the exposure. This allows fluid to settle and air to rise. | When positioning a patient for a decubitus position, in order to achieve the best visualization, the patient should remain in the position for 5 minutes before the exposure. This allows fluid to settle and air to rise. |
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