Positions and Procedures Quiz 2
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- What is an AAS and what does it consist of?
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Acute abdomen series
1)supine AP
2)upright AP
3)PA chest - In what three situations is gonadal shielding required?
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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. - What position is preferred for most intial exams of the abdomen?
- supine
- What should be centered to the midline of the grid device?
- midsagittal plane
- For the supine position, what should the IR be centered to?
- iliac crests
- For the upright position, where should the IR be centered?
- 2 inches above the level of hte iliac crests or high enough to include the diphragm
- Where should the CR be for the supine position and horizontal?
- Perpendicular to the IR at the level of the iliac crests
- Where should the CR be for the upright position?
- 2 inches above the level of the iliac crests to include the diaphragm
- What should be aligned on the patient?
- the vertebral column
- What should be clearly demonstrated for the abdomen?
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Area from the pubic symphysis to the upper abdomen
Diaphragm without motion