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RadTech Fairy Radiologic Procedures I ARRT English 103 cards

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  1. 1Where is the hand placed for the AP shoulder internal rotation?posterior surface is against the body
  2. 2Where is the intercondylar eminence located?Proximal Tibia
  3. 3Where is the adductor tubercle located?posterior surface of medial condyle of femur
  4. 4The fingers are ______ to the IR for an oblique projection of the hand to open the joint spacesparallel
  5. 5Which structure is seen most posteriorly next to the spine on the lateral upper airway and lateral chest?Esophagus
  6. 6Which projections require a 72 SID?Chest
    Lateral Sternum
    AC Joints
    Lateral Upper Airway
    SOMETIMES Upright Abdomen
  7. 7Which projection has the chest obliqued and the scapula perpendicular to the IR?Lateral Scapula
  8. 8Which kidney is lower and why?Right
    liver pushes it down
  9. 9Which technical factor is most important when trying to control motion?Short exposure time
  10. 10Which abdomen projection is preferred for a patient to rule out possible pneumoperitoneum in the RIGHT side when the patient cannot stand?Left Lateral Decubitus
  11. 11Which chest projection is preferred for a patient to rule out a pleural effusion on the RIGHT side?Right Lateral Decubitus
    -affected side down for fluid
    -affected side up for air
  12. 12How long should the patient be on his or her side for any decubitus projection before the exposure is taken?5-10 minutes ideal
    20 minutes preferred
  13. 13Atelectasispartial or total collapse of the lung
  14. 14pleural effusionfluid in the pleural cavity
  15. 15hemothoraxblood in the pleural cavity
    (a type of pleural effusion)
  16. 16pneumothoraxfree air in the pleural cavity
  17. 17How is rotation determined on CXR's?if the SC joints are not equal
  18. 18An upright position with the arms abducted, palms forward, and head forward describes......Anatomic position
  19. 19The vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves describes the.......midsagittal plane
  20. 20a longitudinal plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior parts is the .........midcoronal plane
  21. 21a position in which the head is lower than the feed is ........trendelenburg
  22. 22vertebral prominensC7
  23. 23jugular notchT1-2
  24. 24Sternal angleT2-3
  25. 25Xiphoid processT9-10
  26. 26Inferior Costal MarginL2-3
  27. 27Iliac CrestL4-5
  28. 28ASISS1-2
  29. 29Symphysis Pubis1" inferior to distal coccyx
  30. 30Ischial Tuberosity1-2" inferior to distal coccyx
  31. 31Greater Trochanter@ level of symphysis pubis
  32. 32Hypersthenic5%
  33. 33Sthenic50%
  34. 34Hyposthenic35%
  35. 35Asthenic10%
  36. 36Why is RAO preferred over LAO for sternum?it projects the sternum over the heart shadow
  37. 37For the radial head Coyle Method, how is the CR angled?45 degrees toward the shoulder
  38. 38What's the name of the structure that serves as a passageway for both food and air?Pharynx
  39. 39Where are you going to center the CR for an AP Chest (cart, portable, wheelchair, etc. )3 in below (8 cm) the jugular notch
  40. 40On a PA CXR the left SC joint is seen closer to the spine than the right, which positioning error occurred?Rotation into LAO
  41. 41Which oblique will best demonstrate the hear?60 degree LAO
  42. 42A patient in ICU needs a CXR to rule out pleural effusion in the left lung, pt cannot stand - which projection will you do?Left Lateral Decubitus
  43. 43Pt. in ER needs a CXR to r/o possible pneumothorax in left lung, pt. cannot sit or stand - which projection will you do?Right Lateral Decubitus
  44. 44Ascitesabnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
  45. 45Intusssusceptiontelescoping of a section of bowel into another loop
  46. 46Volvulusthe twisting of a loop of intestine that causes an obstruction
  47. 47Ileusnonmechanical bowel obstruction
  48. 48Pyloric Stenosisresults in forceful vomiting
  49. 49What must be seen on an upright ABD and decubitus ABD?Diaphragm
  50. 50What must be seen on an AP Supine KUBsymphysis
  51. 51A radiograph of an AP supine abdomen shows that the left iliac wing is longer than the right iliac wing - what's wrong?pt. is rotated to the left (LPO)
  52. 52Which carpal is most anterior?Pisiform
  53. 53Which carpal bone is the largest?Capitate
  54. 54Which carpal articulates with the 4th and 5th metacarpals?Hamate
  55. 55Which carpal is most commonly Fx'edScaphoid
  56. 56Which structure is found on the distal aspect of the ulna?Ulnar Head
  57. 57Which structures are best visualized on an AP Oblique Elbow with Medial Rotation?Coronoid Process
    Trochlea
  58. 58Which structures are best visualized on the AP Oblique Elbow with Lateral Rotation?Radial Head
    Radial Neck
    Capitulum
  59. 59Grids are not required unless the anatomy measures greater than _____10 cm
  60. 60Which projection of the hand best visualises the phalanges?Fan Lateral
  61. 61Which projection of the hand is best for visualizing foreign bodies?Lateral in Extension
  62. 62How much rotation of the humeral epicondyles is required for the AP medial oblique projection of the elbow?45 degrees
  63. 63Which action leads to the proximal radius crossing over the ulna?Hand Pronation
  64. 64Which projection of the elbow best demonstrates the olecranon process in profile?Lateral Elbow
  65. 65Which rotation of the humerus will result in a lateral position of the proximal humerus?Internal Rotation
  66. 66What medial CR angle is required for the interosuperior axial shoulder? (transaxillary method)25-30 degrees
  67. 67Which shoulder projection best demonstrates the glenoid cavity in profile?Grashey
  68. 68Where is the CR centered for a transthoracic lateral projection of the shoudler?level of surgical neck
  69. 69Which projection of the shoulder requires that the pt be rotated 45-60 toward the IR from a PA position?Lateral Scapula
  70. 70How much CR angulation is required for an asthenic patient for an AP Axial projection of the clavicle?30 degrees
  71. 71Where is the CR centered for an AC joing projection on a single 14x17 in IR?1 in (2.5 cm) above jugular notch
  72. 72How much should the arm be abducted for an AP Scapula?90 degrees
  73. 73The AP Shoulder with Internal Rotation demonstrates _________ in profilelesser tubercle
  74. 74The AP Shoulder with External Rotation shows ___________ in profileGreater Tubercle
  75. 75What structure connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?Costocartilage
  76. 76Which ribs are floating?11 and 12
  77. 77Which ribs are false?8-10
  78. 78Which oblique will best demonstrate the left axillary ribs?LPO (RAO)
  79. 79Where is the CR centered for the SC joints?3 in below (7 cm) vertebral prominens @ T2-3
  80. 80How much rotation and which oblique are required to best demonstrate the left SC joint?10-15 degree LAO
  81. 81Which bone is most frequently Fx'd in the foot?Base of the 5th metatarsal
  82. 82To decrease the angle between the dorsal surface of the foot and the anterior surface of the lower leg is called ________dorsiflexion
  83. 83Extending the ankle joint, or pointing the foot and toes downward is called _______Plantar Flexion
  84. 84How much is the CR angled for AP toes and foot?10 degrees posteriorly to the calcaneus
  85. 85TRUE OR FALSE the plantar surface of the foot is perpendicular to the IR when the foot is obliqued?FALSE
  86. 86Where is the CR placed for a mediolateral projection of the calcaneus?1" distal to medial malleolus
  87. 87How much is the foot rotated for the AP mortise ankle?15-20 degrees medially
  88. 88Which projection of the ankle will open up the distal tibiofibular joint?AP Oblique with 45 degree medial rotation
  89. 89Which view of the ankle best demonstrates the medial AND lateral mortise joint?Mortise Ankle
  90. 90Which projection of the knee will best visualize the apex of the fibula without superimposition?AP Oblique with Medial Rotation
  91. 91If the knee is under rotated for the lateral projection, you will see the _______adductor tubercle
  92. 92If the distal borders of the femoral condyles are not superimposed on the lateral knee projection, what is wrong?insufficient cephalic CR angle
  93. 93How is the CR angled for most projections of the Intercondylar Fossa?perpendicular to lower leg
    ______________________________
    if knee is flexed 40 degrees, your CR will be flexed 40 degrees
  94. 94How is the CR angled for projections of the knee?<3-5 cephalic for hypersthenic pts
    <3-5 caudal for asthenic pts
  95. 95Where is the CR placed for most AP projections of the knee?1/2 in distal to apex of patella
  96. 96Where is the CR centered for most PA projections of the knee?popliteal crease
  97. 97TRUE OR FALSE A correctly positioned lateral ankle will demonstrate the lateral malleolus superimposed over half of the tibia?TRUE
  98. 98Which projection of the patella has the pt's knee flexed 90 degrees?settegast
  99. 99Which factor should be the first consideration in controlling motion for the pediatric patient?Short Exposure Time
  100. 100The CR should be centered at the _______ for a pediatric CXR?Mamillary Line
  101. 101The CR should be centered at the _________ for a pediatric ABD?1" above the umbilicus
  102. 102Osgood-Schlatter Disease involves which bone landmark?Tibial Tuberosity
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