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32 Cards in this Set
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What are the basic projections of a chest exam?
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PA and lateral
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(PA) What orientation is the IR?
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Lengthwise or crosswise depending on the patient
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(PA) What is the kVp and mAs?
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110 @ 3
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(PA) Shielding?
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Yes, around waist or mobile shield
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(PA) How are the hands positioned?
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On hips, palms outward, elbows partially flexed
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(PA) How are the shoulders positioned?
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Rotated forward against IR, shoulders depressed
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(PA) How far is the top of the IR above the shoulders?
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1.5 to 2 inches
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(PA) When should the exposure be made?
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The end of second full inspiration.
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(Lateral) What is the orientation of the IR?
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Lengthwise
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(Lateral) What is the kVp and mAs?
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125 @ 6
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(Lateral)Shielding?
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Yes, around waist or mobile shield
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(Lateral) Left side or right side against IR?
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Left side, unless complaint is on the right side (check SOP)
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(Lateral) True or False. Arms should be raised above head.
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True
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(Lateral) True or False. The CR and IR needs to be lowered a minimum of 4 inches from the PA.
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False, a minimum of 1 inch
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(Lateral) When should the image be taken?
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At the end of the second full inspiration
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(AP) What is the orientation of the IR?
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crosswise
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(AP) What is the kVp and mAs?
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110 @ 1.7
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(AP) Shielding?
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Yes, gondal
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(AP) Where is the top of the IR located?
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1.5 inches above shoulders
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(AP) What is the CR angulation?
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5 degrees caudad
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(AP) When is the exposure taken?
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End of second full inspiration
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(AP) How many posterior ribs should be seen above the clavicles?
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Three
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(AP chest lateral decub) What is the orientation of the IR?
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crosswise
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(AP chest lateral decub) What is the kVp and mAs?
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125 @ 3
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(AP chest lateral decub) True or false? There should be a radiopaque pad under patient.
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False, there should be a radiolucent pad under patient
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(AP chest lateral decub) True or false? Arms should be at patient's side.
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False, arms should be raised above head, pillow under head and between legs for comfort
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(AP chest lateral decub) Where is the CR centered?
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To IR, 3 to 4 inches below jugular notch
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(AP chest lateral decub) What is the SID?
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72 inches
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(AP chest lateral decub) When is the exposure taken?
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End of second full inspiration
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(AP chest lateral decub) For fluid the suspected side should be..?
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down
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(AP chest lateral decub) For air the suspected side should be..?
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up
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What size IR is needed for all exams of the chest?
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35 X 43 cm or 14 X 17 inches
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