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| ____________ separates thoracic from abdominal cavity |
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| lungs and heart, the organs of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems, the inferior portion of the esophagus, and the thymus gland |
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| 3 chambers of the thoracic cavity |
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Pericardial cavity
Right and left pleural cavities |
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| Respiratory System (4 parts) |
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Pharynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Two lungs |
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| Trachea lies in the midline, _________ to the esophagus. |
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| hooklike process on the the last tracheal cartilage where the trachea bifurcates |
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| Which bronchus is shorter, wider, & more vertical? |
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right primary bronchus
Why is this significant? |
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| Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged by diffusion in __________ |
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| ___________ is the superior portion of the lungs. |
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| ________ is the inferior portion of the lungs. |
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| __________ are the most inferior & lateral part of the lungs. |
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| The medial border of the lungs is the _______. |
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| The right lung is shorter than the left lung due to __________________. |
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| The diaphragm moves inferiorly during _________. |
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| The diaphragm moves superiorly during __________. |
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| Right lung has ________ lobes. |
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| Left lung has _______ lobes. |
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| Each lung enclosed in a double-walled serous membrane sac called the ______. |
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| Mediastinum separates _______ _______. |
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| heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus (everything except lungs) |
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| Which body habitus will the lungs be the shortest |
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| Which body habitus will the lungs be longest? |
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Chest recommended SID
Why? |
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72 inches
increase recorded detail &
decrease magnification of the heart |
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Chest radiography is done with the patient ___________ whenever possible.
Why? |
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upright
demonstrate air/fluid levels, better inhalation |
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| Destructive & obstructive airway changes leading to an increased volume of air in the lungs |
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| Transfer of a cancerous lesion from one area to another |
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| Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity |
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| Acute infection in the lung parenchyma |
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Aspirated foreign bodies are more likely to go down the _________ primary bronchus.
Why? |
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| Right Shorter, wider, more vertical |
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PA Chest - shoulders are ______________.
Why? |
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Definition
rolled forward
move scapulae laterally out of the lung fields |
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enters MSP @ the level of T7
parallel to MSP
perpendicular to IR |
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| PA Chest & Lateral Chest top of IR |
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| 1.5 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders |
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| PA Chest & Lateral Chest exposure made at the end of __________________________. |
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| PA Chest Evaluation Criteria |
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Definition
Rib and T-spine shadows seen through heart shadow
Lung markings visible
Entire lung fields from apices to costophrenic angles
No rotation
- Sternal ends of clavicles equidistant from vertebral column
- Trachea visible in midline Scapulae projected outside of lung fields 10 posterior ribs visible above diaphragm
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enters MCP @ the level of T7
parallel to MCP
perpendicular to IR |
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| Lateral Chest Evaluation Criteria |
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- Superimposition of ribs posterior to vertebral column Lateral sternum
- Costophrenic angles and lower apices included
- Penetration of lungs and heart
- Open thoracic intervertebral disk spaces and intervertebral foramina, except in patients with scoliosis
- Sharp outlines of heart and diaphragm
- Hilum in center
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| AP Chest CR entrance point |
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| 3" below the jugular notch on the MSP |
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| exposure made after 2nd full inspiration |
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1.5 to 2 inches above shoulder
(same as PA & Lat) |
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| AP Chest evaluation criteria |
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Definition
- Medial portion of clavicles equidistant from vertebral column
- Trachea in midline Clavicles lying more horizontal and obscuring more of apices than in PA
- Equal distance from vertebral column to lateral border of ribs on each side
- Ribs and thoracic vertebrae visible through heart shadow
- Entire lung fields from apices to angles
- Pleural markings visible
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| AP Axial Chest (Lordotic position)patient position |
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Definition
Upright standing ~1 foot in front of bucky
shoulders leaned back |
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| 3" above shoulder w/ pt in lordotic position |
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| AP axial chest breathing instructions |
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| exposure made after 2nd full inspiration |
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perpendicular to IR
(patient's position leaning back affects the AXIAL projection rather than angling the CR) |
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| AP Axial Chest Evaluation Criteria |
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- Clavicles lying superior to apices
- Sternal ends of clavicles equidistant from vertebral column
- Apices and lungs in their entirety
- Clavicles horizontal with medial ends overlapping first or second ribs
- Ribs distorted with anterior and posterior portions almost superimposed
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| AP/PA lateral decubitus chest to demonstrate fluid pt should lie on the ____________ side |
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AP/PA lateral decubitus chest to demonstrate free air,
pt should like on
the ______________ side |
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Definition
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How long should pt lie in decubitus position
before making exposure for
optimal pathology demonstration? |
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Definition
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| Lateral decubitus chest top of IR |
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Definition
| 1.5 to 2 inches above shoulder |
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AP/PA Projection
Lateral decubitus postion
chest CR |
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Definition
horizontal and perpendicular to IR
enters MSP 3" below jugular notch for AP
enters MSP @ level of T7 for PA |
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| Lateral decubitus chest breathing instructions |
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Definition
| exposure made after 2nd full inpiration |
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| Lateral Decubitus Chest Evaluation Criteria |
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Definition
- No rotation
- Clavicles equidistant from spine
- Entire affected side demonstrated
- Proper ID to indicate decubitus performed
- Arms not visible in anatomy of interest
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Lateral projection -
Ventral or Dorsal Decubitus position
top of IR |
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Definition
| level of thyroid cartilage |
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Lateral projection -
Ventral or Dorsal Decubitus position
CR |
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Definition
horizontal and perpendicular to IR
Enters MCP |
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Lateral projection - Ventral or Dorsal Decubitus position
breathing instructions |
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Definition
| exposure made after 2nd full inspiration |
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Lateral projection - Ventral or Dorsal Decubitus Position
Evaluation Criteria |
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Entire lungs
No rotation
Arms not seen in upper lungs
Proper markers to indicate decubitus performed
T7 in center of IR |
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