Lateral projection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has: a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago b. dental fillings c. subdural bleeding d. scoliosis -answer- A A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the diaphragm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspirtations of lungs? a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm b. perform the chest position supine c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first d. use a shorter expo...

LRA 220 Questions and Answers 100% Pass How much central ray (CR) angulation (if any) should be used for an AP projection of the toes? 10° to 15° toward calcaneus T/F A correctly positioned AP 45° medial oblique ankle projection frequently may also demonstrate a fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal if present. True Which of the following projections of the ankle will best demonstrate the open joint space of the lateral aspect of the ankle joint? AP mortise projection To decrease t...

CaMrT study set Questions and Answers 100% Pass Small pneumothorax: what additional image to the routine pictures? - Answer-PA inspiration, PA expiration, Lateral (or lateral decub with affected lung UP) AEC not recommeneded - for expiration should be increased by 1/3 of that used for inspiration images Pneumothorax picture in PA inspo: what additional image to the routine pictures? - Answer-PA Expiration.... or lateral decub with affected lung up (air rising to the highest point in the ...

The first general rule in diagnostic radiology suggest that a minimum of ______ projections be taken _______ degrees from each other as possible are required for most radiographic procedures. - Answer-2 projections; 90 degrees The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following positioning term: - Answer-Projection A patient is erect with their back to the IR. The left side of the body is turned 45 degrees toward the IR. What is this position? - Answer-Left pos...

ARRT Registry Actual Exam Questions and 100% Correct Verified Answers| 200 Q & A| 2023/2024 Newly Updated QUESTION Between which two lumbar vertebrae is a zygapophyseal joint that forms an average angle of 15 degrees with the midsagittal plane? Answer: L1/L2 QUESTION Which anatomy should be included for an anteroposterior (AP) pelvis? Answer: Entire pelvis and proximal femora QUESTION Which are shown in the lateral projection of the cervical vertebrae? Sel...

If there are no teeth to serve as guides, which of the following landmarks indicates a maxillary molar area radiograph? A. Mental foramen B. Incisive foramen C. Internal oblique ridge D. Tuberosity - Answer D. Tuberosity The American Dental Association recommends that radiographs be mounted with the embossed dots A. at the apices. B. on the occlusal surface. C. towards the center. D. all facing in the same direction. - Answer D. all facing in the same direction. When executing ...

What is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal - Answer a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a. indirect capture b. CCD c. cassette based radiography d. direct capture - Answer d. direct capture The energy of a characteristic x-ray photon created when an L shell electron fills a K ...

Which of the following positions will provide an AP projection of the L5-S1 interspace? (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad (B) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle caudad (C) Patient AP with 0º angle (D) Patient lateral, coned to L5 - (A) Patient AP with 30 to 35º angle cephalad Which of the following anatomic structures is indicated by the number 2 in Figure 2-7? (A) Talus (B) Medial malleolus (C) Lateral malleolus (D) Lateral tibial condyle (Cornuelle & Gronefeld, pp 193-1...

A MRI procedure is contraindicated for a patient who has: a. a pacemaker that was placed 15 years ago b. dental fillings c. subdural bleeding d. scoliosis -Correct Answer A A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the diaphragm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspirtations of lungs? a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm b. perform the chest position supine c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first d. use a short...

ARRT MOCK EXAM M/C: Which of the following are true for an AP coccyx projection? 1. 15 degree cephalic angle. 2. 10 degree caudal angle 3. center 2 inches superior to the pubic symphysis - ANSWER 2 and 3 More windings on the primary side of the transformer will create ____ voltage on the secondary side. - ANSWER less In the construction of a radiographic grid, what defines the grid ratio? - ...