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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the region of the abdomen
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from the diaphragm to the Iliac Crest
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Name the 5 abdominal organs
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1. stomach 2. liver 3. spleen 4. gall bladder 5 most of colon/sm intestine
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Name the 4 pelvic organs
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1. colon/sm intestine 2. rectum 3. bladder 4. reproductive organs
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Body habitus: what is the biggest one called?
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hypersthenic
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Body habitus: what is the skinniest one called?
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asthenic
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Body habitus: what is the average most common one called?
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sthenic
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Body habitus: what is the one called between the average and skinniest called?
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hyposthenic
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6 evaluation criteria for abdominal x-ray?
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1. maximum soft tissue 2. psoas muscles 3. lower border of liver 4. kidneys 5. ribs 6. transverse process of lumbar vertebra
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cassette(size & orientation & center) and SID for both supine and erect abdomen
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14 x 17 lengthwise, centered to iliac crest, 40"
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where should the top of the IR be on an abdomen xray?
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axilla
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3 reasons why an abdominal decubitus position is done?
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patient cannot stand, see free air, see fluid
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