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which of the following technical factors adjustments should be made when negative contrast media agents are used? A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) B. increase kilovoltage peak (kVp) C. increased milliampere seconds (mAs) D. decreased milliampere seconds (mAs) - CORRECT ANSWER A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) a patient is seen in the emergency department with a possible fracture of the 4th finger which of the following would be proper positioning for this patient? A. lateral projection with t...

Bontrager CH 12 Exam Set Questions And Correct Solutions | Passed what is the average weight of the adult human liver - ANSWER- 3-4 lbs or 1.5 kg or 1/36 of total body weight which abdominal quadrant contain the gallbladder - ANSWER- right upper quadrant what is the name of the soft tissue structure that separates the right from left lobe of the liver - ANSWER- falciform ligament which lobe of the liver is larger ? - ANSWER- right other two lobes of the liver - ANSWER- quadrate and ca...

How much should the central ray be angled cephalad for an AP axial projection of the chest if the patient cannot assume the lordotic position? - 15 degrees What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? - diaphragm Which of the following organs are found within the mediastinum? 1. Lungs 2. Heart 3. Trachea - 2 and 3 only Three lobes are present in which lung(s)? - right lung What is the name of the upper portion of the lung? - Apex The inferior lateral corners o...

A contagious disease caused by airborne bacteria - TB A general rule states that radiographic grids must be used in chest radiography for _____. a.) exposure factors using 80 kV or below b.) exposure factors using 100 kV or greater c.) all adults d.) all pediatrics - b.) exposure factors using 100 kV or greater A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the right joint. What specific positioning error has been committed? a....

LRA 214 Exam Review Questions and answers, rated A+ The central ray (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered: - -3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch. Which one of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series to be taken? - -Small pneumothorax Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA) ches...

Bontrager Chapter 3 Abdomen Exam Questions And Answers What is the most common abdominal radiograph? - ANSWER- AP supine often called the KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) Plain radiographs are taken without the use of what? - ANSWER- contrast Acute abdominal series may show what? - ANSWER- bowel obstruction perforations involving: free intraperitoneal air excessive fluid in abdomen intra-abdominal mass air outside the digestive tract - ANSWER- intraperitoneal air how many radiogra...

LRA 214 Final Review Questions and answers, VERIFIED/ The central ray (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered - -3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch. Which one of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series to be taken? - -Small pneumothorax Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA) che...

LMRT state exam prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass which of the following technical factors adjustments should be made when negative contrast media agents are used? A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) B. increase kilovoltage peak (kVp) C. increased milliampere seconds (mAs) D. decreased milliampere seconds (mAs) - Correct Answer ️️ -A. decrease kilovoltage peak (kVp) a patient is seen in the emergency department with a possible fracture of the 4th finger which of the following wou...

If a patient is in respiratory distress which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - high fowlers pt semi-sits with head raised at an angle of 45 to 90 degree off the table used for respiratory distress If a patient needs an enema tip insertion which patient position should be utilized? a.) prone b.) high fowlers c.) semi fowlers d.) sims position - sims position the patient lies on either left or right side with the forwa...

LRA 213 (wk. 1: quiz) | Latest Update | Graded A+ Of the following positioning actions, which one will remove the majority of the scapulae from the lung fields? Roll shoulders forward 3 multiple choice options The vertebra prominens corresponds to the level of: C7 3 multiple choice options Which of the following anatomic structures is examined to determine rotation on a PA chest radiograph? Symmetric appearance of sternoclavicular joints 3 multiple choice options Which type of...