Positions And Procedures Quiz 2

Front 1

What is an AAS and what does it consist of?

Back 1

Acute abdomen series
1)supine AP
2)upright AP
3)PA chest

Front 2

In what three situations is gonadal shielding required?

Back 2

1)If the gonads lie within 2in of the primary x-ray.

2)If the clinical objectives of the exam will not be compromised.

3)If the patient has a reasonable reproductive potential.

Front 3

What position is preferred for most intial exams of the abdomen?

Back 3

supine

Front 4

What should be centered to the midline of the grid device?

Back 4

midsagittal plane

Front 5

For the supine position, what should the IR be centered to?

Back 5

iliac crests

Front 6

For the upright position, where should the IR be centered?

Back 6

2 inches above the level of hte iliac crests or high enough to include the diphragm

Front 7

Where should the CR be for the supine position and horizontal?

Back 7

Perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests

Front 8

Where should the CR be for the upright position?

Back 8

2 inches above the level of the iliac crests to include the diaphragm

Front 9

What should be aligned on the patient?

Back 9

the vertebral column

Front 10

What should be clearly demonstrated for the abdomen?

Back 10

Area from the pubic symphysis to the upper abdomen

Diaphragm without motion