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t/c-spine, scoliosis, and pelvis
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
01/30/2015
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which vertebrae is at the level of the xiphoid process
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t-9/10
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which vertebrae is at the level of the jugular notch
 Definition
t-3
Term
where is t-1 located
 Definition
1.5 inches above the jugular notch
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why bend a patients knees during a supine AP t-spine
 Definition
reduces kyphosis and makes the patient more comfortable
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where do you place the top of the IR for an AP t-spine
 Definition
1 1/2 - 2 inches above the shoulders
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where is the t-spine centered for an AP t-spine
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at the level of t-7
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what are the breating instructions for an AP t-spine
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patient holds breath
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which side is the anode side on for an AP t-spine
 Definition
the side of the patients head
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where do you want the patients arms for a lateral t-spine
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out in front 90 degrees
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what does a breathing technique do for a lateral t-spine
 Definition
blurs out lungs and ribs
Term
where does the CR enter for a lateral t-spine
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at the level of t-7 and in the posterior half of the thorax
Term
which veiw of the scoliosis is perferred in order to reduce radiation exposure to the breasts
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PA
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what is the SID for scoliosis
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72 inches
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what size do you collimate for the scoliosis
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12x36 inches
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where do you center the CR for the scoliosis
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t-7
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what are the breating instructions for scoliosis
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suspend respiration
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what is the average technique for scoliosis
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85 @ 32
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where do you position the arms for a lateral scoli
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90 degrees from the body
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what is the average technique for a lateral scoli
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90 @ 50
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where does the CR enter for a lateral C-spine
 Definition
C-4
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breathing technique for a lateral c-spine
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have pt. inhale, then exhale relaxing shoulders
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what is the SID for a lateral c-spine
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72 inches
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where is the top of the IR for a lateral c-spine
 Definition
1 inch above the EAM
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what is the swimmers used to demonstrate
 Definition
C7-T1
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where is the CR for the swimmers
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perpendicular to C7-T1 or 2 inches above the jugular notch
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where is the CR directed for and axial c-spine
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15 degrees cephalad to the C4
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how do you position the patient for an odontoid
 Definition
bottom of the upper teeth line up with the mastoid process
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when do you use a fuchs method
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if the odontoid tip is not seen
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where does the CR enter for the fuchs
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just distal to the chin
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how do you position the patient for the fuchs
 Definition
extend the patients chin until it is lined up with the mastoid tip
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where does the CR enter for the lateral soft tissue neck
 Definition
1 inch below the EAM
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what is the breathing technique for a soft tissue neck
 Definition
breath in thru the nose
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what is the average technique for a soft tissue neck
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70 @ 10
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where is the CR for the inlet view
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40 degrees caudad at the level of the ASIS
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what is the CR for the outlet view
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30-45 degrees cephalad 2 inches below the ASIS
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when do you do an inlet or outlet view
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when there is a known trauma
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why do you do a judet view
 Definition
the diagnose fractures of the acetabulum
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patient positioning for judet views
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45 degree obliques
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for an AP c-spine what should the patient be instructed to do in order to prevent superimposition of the mandible and the mid cervical vertebrae
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keep the chin up
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where on the surface of the neck should the CR enter for an AP c-spine
 Definition
thyroid cartilage
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what are the breathing instructions for a lateral c-spine
 Definition
deep breath in and blow it all out and relax shoulders
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what does the AP axial oblique of the C-spine demonstrate
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the pedicles and intervertabral foramina
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what symptoms may a patient have to initiate an order for oblique c-spines
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tingling or numbness down the arms
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which SI joint is demonstrated during the LPO
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the right SI joint
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what anatomy should be seen at the top of the soft tissue neck image
 Definition
nasal cavity/larynx
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where does the CR enter for SI jonit AP axial
 Definition
30-35 degrees cephalad (15 degrees=ARMC), 2 inches inferior to the ASIS
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how much do you oblique the patient for the SI joint oblique
 Definition
25 degrees
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during the SI joint oblique which side is being examined
 Definition
the up side
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where does the CR enter for the SI joint oblique
 Definition
1 inch medial to the elevated ASIS
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