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RADT425 Ch. 7 & 8

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T/F: A male's pelvis is bulkier, deeper, and narrower than a female's. True
T/F: A female's pelvis is smaller, shallower, and wider than a male's. True
An AP pelvis radiograph reveals that the left iliac wing is open and the right is foreshortened, what occurred? The patient was laying LPO
An AP pelvis radiograph reveals that the sacrum pointed to the left side of the symphysis pubis, what occurred? The patient was laying RPO
An AP pelvis radiograph reveals that there is a greater distance from the left side of the sacrum to the left pelvic brim, what occurred? The patient was laying LPO
On an AP pelvis, external rotation the femoral necks rotate ____________ (anteriorly/posteriorly) posteriorly
On an AP pelvis, external leg rotation would put the ___________ in profile. lesser trochanters
Pelvic fractures are frequently associated with proximal ____________ fractures. femur
If a patient has a suspected proximal femur or femoral neck fracturethe leg should be __________. left as laying
For a frog-leg pelvis, the femurs should be ____________ (abducted/adducted) equally. abducted
For a frog-leg pelvis, if the femoral shafts are abducted less than 45-degrees, the proximal greater trochanters will be at the same vertical level as the _________________. lesser trochanters
For a frog-leg pelvis, if the femoral shafts are abducted greater than 45 degrees, the proximal greater trochanters at the same horizontal level as the femoral heads. femoral heads
For an AP hip, the patient should rotated the leg __________ degrees. 15-20 (This will place the greater trochanter in profile laterally)
For an AP hip, the lesser trochanter should be __________ by the femoral neck. superimposed
You notice on an right AP hip radiograph that the obturator foramen is open, what occurred? The patient was LPO
You notice on an AP hip that the patient has an apparatus but the distal aspect of it has been clipped, what should you do? Obtain a more distal radiograph to include the entire apparatus
For an AP frog leg hip, the knee should be flex __________ degrees and the femur needs to be abducted __________ degrees. 60-70, 45
For an AP frog leg hip, the lesser trochanter should be in profile _______________ (medially/ laterally). medially
With the Danelius-Miller Method, the lesser trochanter should be in profile __________. posteriorly
For AP Axial SI Joints, the CR should be at a _____________ angle for a male. 30 degree cephalic
For AP Axial SI Joints, the CR should be at a _____________ angle for a female. 35 degree cephalic
For AP Axial SI Joints, the _____ sacral segment should be at center of exposure field. 2nd
On an AP Axial SI Joints radiograph, you notice that the medial sacral crest is to the right of the MSP, what occurred? The patient was LPO
On an AP Axial SI Joints radiograph, you notice that the medial sacral crest is to the left of the MSP, what occurred? The patient was RPO
On an AP Axial SI Joints radiograph, you notice that the 1st-3rd sacral segments are foreshortened, what occurred? There was insufficient cephalic CR angulation
On an AP Axial SI Joints radiograph, you notice that the sacrum appears elongated, what occurred? There was excessive cephalic CR angulation
For an Oblique SI Joint, the patient should be rotated __________ degrees with the effected side up to open up the joint space. 25-30
For an AP Cervical, the CR should be angled ___________. 15-20 degrees cephalad
The 15-20 degrees cephalic angle that is used for an AP Cervical is used to: demonstrate the intervertebral disk spaces
On an AP cervical radiograph you notice that C1-4 appears rotated, what occurred? The patient's head is rotated
On an AP cervical radiograph you notice that C5-6 appears rotated, what occurred? The patient's thorax is rotated
Exaggerated kyphotic curvature of the thoracic vertebrae usually causes excessive lordotic curvature of the _________ vertebrae. cervical
As it pertains to visualizing rotation for an AP cervical, what should you look for? If the spinous processes follow along the MSP
On an AP cervical radiograph, you notice that the patient's left mandible is lower than the right, what occurred? The patient's head was tilted down to the left
For an AP Odontoid view, the ________________ and the _____________ should be in the same plane. upper incisors, occipital base
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice that there is more space between the right lateral mass and the dens, what occurred? The patient's head what rotated to the right
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice that there is more width of the left rami than the right, what occurred? The patient's head what rotated to the right
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice the dens is to the left of the MSP, what occurred? The patient's head what rotated to the right
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice the patient's chin is to the right of the MSP, what occurred? The patient's head what rotated to the right
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice the upper incisors are superimposing the dens, what should you do? Lift the patient's upper incisors up more (the patient's head is tucked too much)
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice the occipital base is superimposing the dens, what should you do? Lower the patients upper incisors more (the patient's head is extended too much)
On an AP Odontoid radiograph, you notice the patient's upper incisors are superimposing the dens, the patient is in a c-collar so you cannot adjust their head or neck, what should you do? Obtain a Fuchs view as well
On a Lateral Cervical radiograph, you notice one mandibular rami is inferior to the other, what occurred? The patient's head was tilted
On a Lateral Cervical radiograph, you notice one mandibular rami is anterior to the other, what occurred? The patient's head was rotated
On a Lateral Cervical radiograph, you notice C1 appears foreshortened, what occurred? The patient's head was rotated (a tilt was created with C1 to the IR)
Cervical Lateral Flexion and Extension views help determine __________ of the c-spine. instability
If there is instability of the cervical spine, it is likely due to ____________ damage. ligament
For a Lateral Cervical, it is ideal to use _______ and ________ to demonstrate the C7 & T1 vertebrae. weights and expiration
For an Oblique Cervical, the patient should be rotated _________ degrees. 45
For an AP Oblique Cervical, the CR should be: 15-20 degrees cephalad
For a PA Oblique Cervical, the CR should be: 15-20 degrees caudal
An Oblique Cervical radiograph should demonstrate the __________ to be open. intervertebral foramen
The 5th-7th vertebrae is demonstrated without shoulder superimposition in the lateral cervical ______________ view. swimmer's
On a Lateral Cervical Swimmer's radiograph, you notice the vertebral bodies appear to have an "oval" like appearance, what occurred? The patient was not standing straight and was tilted
For an AP Thoracic radiograph, no more than ________ posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm. 9
On an AP Thoracic radiograph, you notice the left SC joint appears opened, what occurred? The patient was rotated LPO
On an AP Thoracic radiograph, you notice the left ribs are elongated, what occurred? The patient was rotated LPO
On an AP Thoracic radiograph, you notice the distance between the spinous process is closer to the left pedicle that the right, what occurred? The patient was rotated RPO
If a patient has ___________ the vertebrae may demonstrate rotation without the patient being rotated. scoliosis
For an AP Thoracic exam, we can have the patient be _________ to reduce the amount of kyphosis. supine
Rotation on a Lateral Thoracic radiograph can be detected by evaluating: the superimposition of the right and left posterior surfaces of the vertebral bodies & the amount of posterior rib superimposition
Created by: rdwilliams
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