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1
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T/F: Align the IR to the part, then the CR to IR.

A

True

2
Q

What portion of anatomy do you place the filter over? Why?

A

the thinnest portion;

maintains consistent density

3
Q

What views are typically included in a thoracic spine series? What view is included when the patient s over 50 with a thoracic complaint? If the patient is over 60?

A

AP Thoracic spine and Lateral Thoracic Spine;
PA Chest;
PA and Lateral Chest

4
Q

Where do you measure before doing an AP Thoracic Spine?

A

OVER the shoulder, spine to lower 1/3 of sternum

5
Q

What is the cassette size and collimation for an AP Thoracic Spine?

A
14x17 cassette vertical
7x17 collimation (size of film)
6
Q

Where should the cassette be positioned for an AP Thoracic Spine and how should you filter?

A

top of cassette should be 1 1/2 inches ABOVE VP,

filter UPPER VERTEBRAE down to cross hairs of CR

7
Q

What are the breathing instructions for an AP Thoracic Spine?

A

Inspire and hold

8
Q

T/F: The top of the film i the same as the top of the bucky.

A

False; film will be slightly lower

9
Q

What spinouses should be included in an AP Thoracic Spine?

A

T1 - T12

10
Q

T/F: There should be uniform film density from top to bottom of the thoracics on an AP Thoracic spine?

A

True

11
Q

What should you measure before taking a Lateral Thoracic?

A

axila to axila with arms in “prayer” position

12
Q

What size cassette should be used with Lateral Thoracics? Collimation? Filter?

A

14x17 cassette vertical;
collimate to 10x17;
filter LOWER VERTEBRAE up to cross hairs of CR

13
Q

Breathing instrctions for Lateral Thoracic?

A

inspire and hold

14
Q

What is the difference between breathing instructions and breathing technique?

A
instructions= what you tell them to do
technique= patient breathes during expoure to blur ribs
15
Q

How much exposure time is needed for breathing technique? How o you compensate for this exposure?

A

minimum 2 seconds;

decrease MA

16
Q

What all vertebrae should be included on a Lateral Thoracic?

A

T1-T12

17
Q

T/F: Lateral Thoracics should show uniform density, IVFs, disk spaces, and pedicle profiles.

A

True

18
Q

What should you measure for Swimmer’s?

A

axilla to axilla in “prayer” position (same as for lateral)

19
Q

What is the cassette size for Swimmer’s? Where is the CR? Collimation?

A

10x12 cassette;
horizontal CR to T1;
collimate to film size

20
Q

Breathing instructions for Swimmer’s?

A

EXPIRE and hold

21
Q

What is the name of the view used to see the ribs?

A

Boney Thorax

22
Q

T/F: AP/PA Ribs series can only be done unilaterally.

A

False; can be unilateral or bilateral

23
Q

Why would you most likely take a PA Chest?

A

to rule out pneumothorax

24
Q

What is the cassette size for Unilateral AP or PA ribs? Where should the top of the cassette be when assessing above the diaphragm? below diaphragm?

A

14x17 cassette vertical;
1 1/2 inches above VP;
bottom of the cassette at the iliac crest

25
Q

T/F: When taking a Unilateral AP or PA Rib view, the injured part should be closest to the bucky

A

True

26
Q

What are the breathing instructions when viewing the ribs above the diaphragm? below the diaphragm?

A

above=inspiration;
below-expiration

My Ex is below me

27
Q

What anatomy should be touching the bucky for a Left Posterior Oblique?

A

Left posterior shoulder

28
Q

What size cassette should be used for a Posterior Oblique Rib View? Which side of the patient should be rotated 45 degrees away from the bucky?

A

14x17 cassette vertical;

rotate unaffected side awy

29
Q

What anterior anatomy can be used as a double check for the correct cassette placement?

A

sternal notch (T2)

30
Q

T/F: Standing or seated is considered weight-bearing.

A

True

31
Q

What comes first, positioning the patient or opening your light field to the appropriate dimensions?

A

open light field first

32
Q

What is the SID for Thoracics and Ribs?

A

40inches

33
Q

Where should the long axis of the CR be for a lateral T Spine?

A

an inch behind the humeral head