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density demonstrated on a film is   degree of blackening  
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contrast is primarily controlled by   kv  
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contrast is secondary controlling factor is   mAs  
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immobilization devices prevent what type of motion   volountary  
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short exposure controls what type of motion   involountary  
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if IR is angled at the head the angle is called   cephalic  
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who discovered x-rays and when   wilhelm conrad roentgen nov.8, 1895  
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device that has lead shutters, restricts beam   collimator  
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what plane divides the body into right and left halves   midsagittal  
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which body habitus fits 35% of people   hyposthenic  
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what body habitus is 50%, muscular, longer lung field   sthenic  
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name a pivot joint   c1-c2, radioulnar  
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name position when x-ray tube is overhead and patient is lying on table in oblique position with right side closest to the table   RPO  
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what side of the patient is prodominently down during a lateral decubitus   left  
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external landmark of the iliac crest   L4-L5  
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axial skeleton refers to what part of the skeleton   spine/ribs/skull  
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another term for AP oblique   LPO  
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left lateral decub could be   AP/PA projection  
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which geometric factors cause magnification or distortion   IR alignment, CR alignment, OID,SID  
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focal spot size is a controlling factor for what   resolution  
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smallest element of the matrix is a   pixel  
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why are the shoulders rolled forward on a PA chest   remove scapulas from lung field  
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in a PA chest CR is directed to level of   T-7  
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why are chest X-rays done from a 72in distance   prevent magnification  
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you can detect rotation on a PA chest by   SCJ, distance from spinal processes to pedicles  
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rotation on a Lateral chest is determined by   left posterior ribs are longer than right posterior ribs  
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why is a PA upright preferred over AP upright   less heart magnification from PA  
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what is the range of kV for a chest radiograph   100-130 kVp  
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the angle of the CR for a patient in a bed or wheel chair   sternum body  
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muscles located on either side of lumbar vertebral column that determines proper density on an abdomen   psoas muscles  
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a three way abdomen series consists of   AP upright w/40SID, AP supine w/40SID, erect chest 72SID  
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kVp range for abdomen radiograph is   70-80  
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what is an alternate abdominal image for a patient unable to stand for the upright   L lateral decub  
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what anatomy must be demonstrated on a supine abdomen that is not necessary demonstrated on the supine image   symphis pubis  
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where do you position the CR for a supine abdomen   Iliac crest  
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where do you position the CR for an upright abdomen   2" above the iliac crest  
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radiographs of the abdomen are taken on what type of respiration   expiration  
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name the ten body systems and one function for each   endocrine hormones muscular postureskeletal support tissue integumentary skinreproductive reproduce organismrespiratory eliminates CO2digestive eliminates wasteurinary regulate fluid circulatory body tempnervous electric impulse  
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four classification of bones and example for each   long-humerus, femurshort-tarsals, carpalsflat-scapula, sternumirregular-pelvis,vertebrae  
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what part of the bone produces red blood cells   medullary  
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what are the primary and secondary growth centers   periosteum, secondary is ephysis until age 25  
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classification of joint functions   synarthrosis-immovablamiarthrosis-limited movementdiathrosis-freely movable  
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classification of joint structures and examples   fibrous-(no movement)skull, roots of teethcartilaginous-(limited movement)ephysis,symphysis pubis,disk spacesynovial(contains fluid)-freely movable 1st carpometacarpal, interphalageal,hip  
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types of joint movements and example of anatomy demonstrating movement   plane-intercarpal joints, carpometacarpal hinge-elbow and 2-5 digitspivot-C1-C2, distal radioulnarellipsoidal-wristsaddle-1st carpalmetacarpal(thumb), ankleball-n-socket-shoulder, hipbicondylar-mandibular, knee  
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what is a projection   direction, path of central ray  
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what is a position   general body position, terms include planes or sections  
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term for image of anatomical parts   radiograph  
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minimum number of projections are   if joints are of interest 3, pelvis 1-unless hip injury, 2-for determining positioning routines  
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how are radiographs to be viewed   hang so patient is facing viewer in anatomical position, digits hung up, decubs with side up marker,  
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what are the exposure factors   kV, mA, exposure time  
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what is the purpose of compensating filters   filter out portion of primary beam to dense parts  
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controlling factors for contrast   scatter, close collimation, grids  
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what makes a long scale low contrast image   high kV  
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another name for sharpness and its controlling factors   resolution small focal spot, motion, SID,OID  
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if objects look misrepresented in size or shape they are and the controlling factors   distorted OID,SID,CR alignment  
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another name for density   blackness  
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what is the 15% rule   up your kV 15%, then 1/2 mAs  
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name 6 quality factors for digital   brightness-replaces densitycontrast-difference in light and dark areasresolution-sharpnessdistortion-SID,OID,CR alignmentExposur index-value recieved by IR (dependent on mAs,kV, area radiatedNoise-obsecures image clarity, high SNR is desirable  
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what are some post processing options on Digital   windowing-contrast&brightnesssmoothing-brightness, closer pixelsmagnification-magnifyedge-enhancement-increase brightnesssubtraction-cut off back round anatomyimage reversal-light-to-darkannotation-add text to image  
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cr system consists of   image plates, reader, workstation  
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digital imaging has more or less repeats   less, because radiograph can be manipulated by post processing options  
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three muscles visible on abdomen radiograph   2-psoas muscles and diaphram  
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what are the major organs of the digestive system   oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,small intestine,lg intestine  
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what major organs of the digestive system are also part of the respitory system   oral cavity and pharynx  
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pharynx turns into   esophagus  
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what are the accessory organs of the digestive system and their function   pancreas-produces insulinliver-produces bile, largest solid organ of bodygallbladder-stores bile  
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urinary system consists of   kidneys-eliminates excessive water from blooduteter-goes to bladderbladder-stores urineurethra-volountary controlsuprarenal glands  
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what are the seven landmarks for the abdomen   xiphoid process,inferior costal rib margin (t9-t10_,iliac crest L4-L5,ASIS,greater trochanter,symphis pubis, ischial turbosity  
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what is ascites   accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity  
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post-op abdomen holds air for how long   2-3wks after surgery  
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what projections for a 3-way acute series   AP supine,AP erect,PA chest  
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what projections for a 2-way acute series   AP supine,AP erect or L lateral decub  
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how many projections for a KUB, what is of interest for a KUB   1, kidneys,uterer,bladder  
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name the nine regions   right hypochondriac, epigastric,L hypochondriacR lateral lumbar,umbilical,L lateral lumbarR iliac,hypogastric,L iliac  
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what is contained in the retroperitoneal cavity   adrenal glands,kidneys,pancreas,duodenum,ascending colon,descending colon,ureter  
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what is contained in the intraperitoneal cavity   liver,gallbladder,spleen,stomach,jejunum,ileum,cecum,transverse and sigmoid colon  
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what is contained in the infraperitoneal cavity   bladder,reproductive organs,rectum  
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three landmarks for a chest projection   C-7,jugular notch, xiphoid process  
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bony thorax consists of   sternum,manbrium,xiphoid process,2 clavicles,2 scapulae,twelve pair of ribs,twelve thoracic vertebrae  
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Respitory system is made of what four parts of anatomy   pharynx,trachea,bronchi,lungs  
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when diaphram moves down what happens to the volume of the thorax   increases  
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larynx is the voice box and what prominence   laryngeal  
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the thyroid is sensitive to exposure, why is it so unique   stores hormones,regulates metabolism,regulates body growth,and nervous system  
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bronch split at what level of thoracic vertabrae   T4 or T5  
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the lowest margin of the separation of the trachea into R and L bronchi   carina  
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how many lobes in the right lung,and name them   3, superior or upper,middle,inferior or lower  
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what is air or gas present in the pleural cavity called   pneumothorax  
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Pleura is made up of 3 parts   outer-parietal,middle-pleura cavity,inner-viscreal  
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upper area above clavicles   apex  
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Chest radiograph important structures   apex,sternoclavicular joints, hilum,diaphram,costaphrenic angles,heart  
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four radiographically important structures located inside the mediastinum are   thymus gland,heart and great vessels,trachea,esophagus  
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hearts location in reference to the sternum   body of sternum,or 5-8 thoracic vertabrae  
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how many ribs should be shown in an adult radiograph   10  
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what are some patient preparations   removal of opaque objects,remove long hair or braids form field,oxygen lines or leads should be removed from field  
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anything over a certain kVp requires a grid, what kVp   100  
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for geriatric patients a special consideration is necessary because they have shallow lung fields   higher CR location  
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if only 8-ribs are shown the exposure could have been taken on inspiration or expiration   expiration  
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three reasons chests are done erect   diaphram moves down-liver and other organs move down air and fluid levels visible-air rises, fluid gravitates to lowest positionprevent engorgement of vessels  
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what is kyphosis   hump back curvature  
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what is the purpose of chin extension   chin and neck not superimposed on uppermost lung region  
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CR location on a chest   hand spread methodmale 8in. and female 7in  
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what is atelectasis   collapse lung  
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increase exposure for these conditions   atelectasis,pleural effusion,RDS  
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where do you collimate   outer skin margins  
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what is in the RUQ   liver,gallbladder,R hepatic flexure,duodenum,head of pancreas,R kidney,R suprarenal gland  
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what is in the LUQ   spleen,stomach,L splenic flexure,tail of pancreas,L kidney,L suprarenal gland  
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what is in the RLQ   ascending colon,appendix,cecum,ileocecal valve,2/3 of ileum  
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what is in the LLQ   descending colon,sigmoid colon and 2/3 of jejunum  
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what is ileus   non mechanical bowel obstruction  
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anode heel effect basic concept   more intense under cathode  
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example of high contrast,short scale   50kV 800mAs  
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how do you increase contrast   close collimation reduces scatter for better quality radiograph  
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body parts measuring over what require a grid   10CM  
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what will happen on the sides of a radiograph if your focal spot is to large   penumbra-unsharp edges of objects  
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what are the exposure factors for pediatric patients   use pigg-o-stat,60-70 kV  
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summarize resolution factors   small focal spot,increase SID,decrease OID  
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the least amount of distortion is seen at   the CR  
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some advantages of DR over CR   DR eliminates cassettes,imaging processing is shorter,reduced exposure factors  
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what is the PACS   Picture,Archiving,Communication,Systemconnection of various equipment that are able to communicate and transmit images and information  
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