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Ch. 4 Bontrager - semester 1/ positioning

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show What is the most common film of the abdomen?  
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show What does KUB stand for?  
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Diaphragm   show
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show muscles that are located on either side of the lumbar vertebral column  
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show What are the 6 different organs of the digestive system?  
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KUB   show
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liver, gallbladder, pancreas   show
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show Where is the esophagus located?  
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show What are the 3 digestive organs within the abdominal cavity?  
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show 1st organ of the digestive system located in the abdominal cavity, and expandable reservoir for swallowed food and fluids.  
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Small Intestine   show
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Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum   show
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show the first portion of the small intestine - shortest bur widest in diameter - 10 inches - C shaped, proximal portion is called a bulb  
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Jejunum   show
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Ileum   show
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Ileocecal valve   show
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show begins in the RLQ at the junction with the small intestine at the ileocecal valve  
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Cecum   show
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Appendix or vermiform appendix   show
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Ascending colon   show
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Transverse colon   show
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show joins the ascending colon to the transverse colon (corner piece)  
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show joins the transverse colon to the descending colon (corner piece)  
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show the s-shaped part of the descending colon in the lower left abdomen  
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Rectum   show
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show sphincter muscle at the terminal opening of the large intestine  
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Spleen   show
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show part of the exocrine and endocrine system - regulates insulin and produces digestive juices  
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show larges solid organ of the body - produces bile  
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show store and concentrate bile  
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show Urinary System consists of the following:  
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urinary bladder   show
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Suprarenal(adrenal) glands   show
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show waste materials and excess water are eliminated from the blood by these organs  
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show RAD exam of the urinary system where contrast medium is injected intravenously - the hollow organs of the this system are visualized  
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show large, serous, double-walled, saclike membrane that covers the abdominal structures and organs  
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Parietal Peritoneum   show
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Visceral Peritoneum   show
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Peritoneal Cavity   show
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show an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneum cavity  
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show Double fold of peritoneum that extends anteriorly from the posterior abdominal wall to completely envelop a loop of small bowel.  
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Omentum   show
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Lesser Omentum   show
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show connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach inferorly - drapes down over the small bowel then folds back on itself to form and apron along the anterior abdominal wall.  
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Mesocolon   show
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show the major portion of the peritoneal cavity  
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show the smaller portion of the upper posterior peritoneal cavity located posterior to the stomach  
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Retroperitoneal organs (retro means behind)   show
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Kidneys, Ureters, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, Duodenum, Ascending and Descending colon, upper rectum, major abdominal blood vessels(aorta and inferior vena cava)   show
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show organs located under or beneath the peritoneum in the true pelvis are called:  
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Lower rectum,urinary bladder, reproductive organs,male-closed sac, female - open sac - uterus, tubes, ovaries   show
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show organs within the abdominal cavity that are partially or completely covered by some type of visceral peritoneum but are not retro or infra  
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show List the Intraperiotoneal Organs  
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show List the 4 Abdominal Quadrants  
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Liver,Gallbladder, R Colic(hepatic)flexure, Duodenum, head of Pancreas, R Kidney, R suprarenal (adrenal)gland   show
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Spleen, Stomach, L Colic(splenic)flexure, Tail of pancreas, L Kidney, L suprarenal (adrenal)gland   show
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Ascending colon, Appendix(vermiform), cecum, 2/3 ileum, ileocecal valve   show
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show Name the organs in the LLQ  
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R & L Hypochondriac, Epigastric, R & L Lateral (lumbar), Umbilical, R & L Inguinal (Iliac),Pubic(Hypogastric)   show
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Liver, gall bladder, small intestine, ascending colon, transverse colon, right kidney   show
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Esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, transvers colon, right and left adrenal glands, pancreas, right and left kidneys, right and left ureters, spleen   show
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Stomach, tip of liver, tail of pancreas, small intestines, transverse colon, descending colon, pancreas, left kidney, spleen   show
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show Name the organs in the Right Lumbar region:  
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show Name the organs in the Umbilical region:  
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show Name the organs in the Left Lumbar region:  
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Small intestine, appendix, cecum and ascending colon; F- right ovary, right fallopian tube   show
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show Name the organs in the Hypogastric region:  
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show Name the organs in the Left Iliac region:  
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Xiphoid Process (T9-T10), Inferior costal rib margin (L2-L3), Iliac crest (L4-L5), Anterior Superior iliac spine (ASIS), Greater Trochanter, Symphysis pubis, Ischial tuberosity   show
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Iliac crest (L4-L5)   show
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show What are the 3 most commonly used abdominal landmarks?  
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show What are breathing instructions for Abdominal radiographs?  
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show Are abdominal radiographs exposed on inspiration or expiration?  
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show What are the exposure factors for abdominal radiographs?  
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show What are the typical acute abdomen series for pediatrics?  
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show Why/When is a KUB usually taken?  
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to evaluate/diagnose bowel obstruction or peforation   show
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Pneumoperitoneum   show
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show a fibrous band of tissue in the intestine creating a blockage  
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Crohn's disease   show
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Intussusception   show
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Volvulus   show
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show chronic disease involving inflammation of the colon  
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show What are the 3 positions in an Acute Abdomen Series?  
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to demonstrate free intraperitoneal air trapped under the diaphragm   show
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to make sure the intestines are cleaned out before a "swallow" study   show
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A bladder shot using a 10x12 crosswise   show
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to level of iliac crests with bottom margin at symphysis pubis   show
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show How do you check for rotation in an AP abdomen?  
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elongation of the iliac wing indicates rotation in that direction   show
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perpendicular and centered to IR to level of iliac crest   show
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show What is SID in an AP, PA abdomen?  
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center cassette to level of iliac crest, with bottom margins at symphysis pubis - no rotation of pelvis or shoulders   show
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exposure at end of expiration   show
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tall hyposthenic or asthenic lengthwise OR broad bypersthenic crosswise   show
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AP and PA supine/prone abdomen   show
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AP b/c of the OID (increased object image receptor distance)   show
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minimum of 5 minutes, but 10-20 is preferred...need enuf time for air to rise and fluid to accumulate   show
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center of IR and CR are approximately 2 inches ABOVE level of iliac crests (to include diaphragm) using horizontal beam   show
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bilateral diaphragm   show
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at end of expiration   show
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show What is "Part Position" for AP Erect Abdomen xray?  
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show What image do you take first in an Acute Abdomen series?  
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Ileus,Ascites, Perforated hollow ciscus, intraabdominal mass,Post-Op abdominal surgery   show
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with an erect arrow in addition to your R or L marker   show
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Marker that matches the side closest to the IR   show
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40 - 48 inches   show
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show What is SID in Decub abdomen?  
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show Where do you place marker in UP upright that includes diaphragm?  
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show Which abdomen xray need diaphram included?  
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show Which abdomen xray need symphysis included?  
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show Why can't you shield female reproductive organs in abdomen xrays?  
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they are outside of the body cavity   show
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