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1
Q

What consists of a non-trauma sectional series?

A
  • lateral
  • APOM
  • AP
2
Q

What consists of a trauma cervical series?

A
  • lateral
  • APOM
  • AP
  • Ant. Obliques
  • flexion/extension
3
Q

At what distance is a lateral cervical taken?

A

72”

4
Q

What film size is used for a lateral cervical?

A

8x10

5
Q

What should the vertical CR be in line with in a LAT cervical?

A

through mastoid

6
Q

What should the horizontal CR be in line with for a LAT cervical?

A

thyroid cartilage

C4

7
Q

Where should the marker go for a LAT cervical?

A

under chin

8
Q

What anatomy should be included in a LAT cervical?

A

occipital base to T1

9
Q

Should you measure with the mouth open or closed for an APOM?

A

mouth open

10
Q

What is the film size for an APOM?

A

8x10

11
Q

Where should the CR be?

A

center of mouth

12
Q

What landmarks should you collimate to in an APOM?

A

under the orbits and into mastoids

13
Q

What are the breathing instructions for an APOM?

A

don’t breath don’t move

14
Q

What anatomy is included in an AP cervical?

A

C3 to T1 and apices

15
Q

What is the tube tilt for an AP cervical?

A

15 degrees cephalic

16
Q

What is the film size for an AP cervical?

A

8x10

17
Q

Where does the CR enter? (landmark)

A

thyroid cartilage

C4

18
Q

What are the breathing instructions for an AP cervical?

A

don’t breath don’t move

19
Q

What are the breathing instructions for a LAT cervical?

A

exhale and hold

20
Q

What is the tube tilt for anterior cervical obliques?

A

15 degrees CAUDAL

21
Q

What is the distance for an anterior oblique?

A

72”

22
Q

What is the film size for an anterior oblique?

A

8x10

23
Q

What are the breathing instructions for an anterior oblique?

A

don’t breath don’t move

24
Q

What IVFs are seen in an RAO?

A

right IVFs

25
Q

What is the distance for cervical flexion/extension?

A

72”

26
Q

What is the film size for cervical flexion/extension?

A

8x10

27
Q

What are the breathing instructions for flexion/extension?

A

exhale and hold

28
Q

Why are flexion/extension films performed?

A

demonstrate both LIG instability and ROM

29
Q

How do you measure for swimmer’s?

A

under arms from axilla to axilla

30
Q

Which is the dependent arm in swimmer’s?

A

arm closest to the film

31
Q

Where does the CR pass through?

A

T1

32
Q

What is the distance for swimmer’s?

A

40”

33
Q

What is the film size for swimmer’s?

A

8x10

34
Q

What is the purpose of the raised arm?

A

acts as a natural filter

35
Q

What are the breathing instructions for swimmer’s?

A

expiration

36
Q

What is the name of the spot shot view taken to see the dens?

A

Fuch’s view

non-traumatic way to see dens

37
Q

What is the distance for posterior cervical obliques?

A

72”

38
Q

What is the film size for posterior obliques?

A

8x10

39
Q

What is the tube tilt for posterior obliques?

A

15 degree CEPHALIC

40
Q

What is are the breathing instructions for posterior obliques?

A

don’t breath, don’t move

41
Q

Which IVFs are seen in an RPO?

A

left IVFs

42
Q

Why are anterior obliques preferred?

A
  • radiation protection

- shooting into concavity

43
Q

Which cervical views are shot at 72”?

A
  • all lateral cervicals

- all cervical obliques