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| What oblique is performed for the sternum? |
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| Why do you do an RAO sternum? |
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Definition
| To place the sternum in the heart shadow and away from the t-spine |
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| How much do you oblique a patient for an RAO sternum? |
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Definition
| Large, deep chested 15 degrees, thin chested 20 degrees |
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| Where do you place the IR for an RAO of the sternum? |
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Definition
| 1 1/2 in above the jugular notch |
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| What is the SID for an RAO of the sternum? |
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| If the patient can not do the RAO position, what adaptation can be made? |
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| How do you know you have the correct patient rotation? |
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Definition
| The sternum is right beside the vertebral column, superimposed over the heart shadow |
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| What is the SID for a lateral sternum? |
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Definition
| 60-72 in to reduce magnification due to increased OID |
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| Where do you place the IR for a lateral sternum? |
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Definition
| 1 1/2 in above the jugular notch |
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Term
| Where is the CR centered? |
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Definition
| midway between the jugular notch and the xiphoid process |
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Term
| What size IR do you use for PA SC joints? |
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Definition
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| Where do you center the IR for PA SC joints? |
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Definition
| 3 inches distal to the vertebral prominens, T2-T3 |
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Term
| How far do you rotate your patient for oblique SC joints? |
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Definition
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| Where you you place the central ray for oblique SC joints? |
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Definition
| 3 in distal to the vertebral prominens and 1-2 in lateral(to the upside) of the MSP |
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Term
| What side SC joints are best visualized in RAO and LAO SC joints |
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Definition
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| Which side is best visualized in an RAO postition of the SC joints? |
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Definition
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| Which side is best demonstrated on an LAO position of the SC joints? |
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| What size IR do you use for a Rib exam |
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Definition
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| What is the preferred position for ribs above the diaphragm? |
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Definition
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| What should you do to remove the patients scapulae from the lung fields |
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Definition
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| Where is the central ray placement for above the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
| 3-4 in below the jugular notch, level of T7 |
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| Where is the top of the IR for above the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
| 1 1/2in above the shoulders |
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| What is the SID for above the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
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| What are the breathing instructions for above the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
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| how do you place the IR for bilateral ribs |
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Definition
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| How do you place the IR for unilateral ribs? |
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Definition
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| What ribs should be visualized for above the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
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| Where is the CR placement for below the diaphragm ribs? |
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Definition
| Midway between the xiphoid process and the lower ribs |
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Term
| What ribs are visualized on a below the diaphragm rib film? |
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Definition
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| Where do you place the film for a below the diaphragm film? |
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Definition
| Bottom of IR at the top of the crest |
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Term
| How do you orient your film for oblique ribs? |
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Definition
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Term
| What size film do you use for oblique ribs? |
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Definition
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Term
| how much do you rotate the patient for oblique ribs? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the central ray placement for oblique ribs above the diaphragm? |
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Definition
| Cr is perpendicular to the IR, centered midway between the lateral margin of the ribs and the spine, 3-4in below the jugular notch |
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Term
| What is the central ray placement for oblique below the ribs? |
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Definition
| CR is perpendicular to the IR, centered midway between the spine and lateral margin of the ribs, center midway between the xiphoid process and the lower rib cage |
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Term
| How should you collimate when performing bilateral ribs? |
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Definition
| To the outer margins of the IR |
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Term
| If you have an injury to the posterior ribs what PROJECTION do you do? |
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Definition
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| If you have an injury to the anterior ribs, what PROJECTION do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| When performing a posterior oblique of the ribs, what side is best visualized? |
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Definition
| Side toward the IR, downside |
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Term
| When preforming anterior oblique ribs, which side is best visualized? |
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Definition
| The side away from the IR, or the side up |
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Term
| If the patient has an injury to an anterior upper rib on the right side, which oblique do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a patient has an injury to a left anterior upper rib, which oblique do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a patient has an injury to a posterior right lower rib which oblique do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a patient has an injury to their left posterior upper ribs, which oblique do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a patient has an injury to the left anterior lower ribs, which oblique do you do? |
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Definition
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Term
| What projection do you do for an injury to the 9th anterior rib? |
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Definition
| PA projection below the diaphragm |
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Term
| What projection do you do for an injury to the 5th posterior rib? |
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Definition
| AP Projection above the diaphragm |
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Term
| What position do you place the patient in for an injury to the 12th rib? |
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Definition
| PA Position below the diphragm |
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Term
| What position do you place the patient in for an injury to the 2nd anterior rib? |
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Definition
| AP position above the diaphragm |
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