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16 Cards in this Set
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What are the basic projections of the wrist exam?
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PA, PA oblique, lateral
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(PA) What size IR is used?
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18 X 24 or 8 X 10
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(PA) What is the kVp and mAs?
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62 @ 4
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(PA) Sheilding?
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Yes, over patient's lap
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(PA) Why do we want to arch the hand slightly?
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To place wrist closer to IR
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(PA) Where is the CR directed?
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Midcarpal area
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(Lateral) What is the kVp and mAs?
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66 @ 5
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(Lateral) True or False. Wrist, elbow and shoulder should all be on different planes.
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False, they should all be on the same plane.
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(Lateral) True or false. In a lateral, one should see the "hitchhiker's thumb".
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False, the thumb should be place down beside the second phalanx
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(Lateral) Where is the CR directed?
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Midcarpal area
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(PA scaphoid) What is the kVp and mAs?
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64 @ 4
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(PA scaphoid) True or False. The hand is rotated toward the radial side.
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False, it is rotated toward the ulnar side
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(PA scaphoid) What is the CR angulation?
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10 to 15 degrees proximal
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(PA scaphoid) Where is the CR directed?
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Centered to scaphoid
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(PA scaphoid elevated) What is the angulation of the sponge the wrist is rested on?
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20 degrees (Or clench fist underneath to obtain similar image)
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(PA scaphoid elevated) Where is CR directed?
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To scaphoid
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