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What is the thickening and hardening of the artery walls, occurring typically in old age?
Atherosclerosis
What is a primary X-Ray barrier? A lead wall or floor (Intercepts primary beam)
What is a secondary X-Ray barrier? The control booth or ceiling (Intercepts leakage and
scatter)
What pathology seen during a GI is associated with cirrhosis of the liver? Esophageal
varices
The catheter path for a femoral angiogram? - Femoral artery
- External iliac
- Common iliac
CPR ratio for an adult? 30 compressions for every 2 breaths
,What is best demonstrated on an RPO C-spine? Left intervertebral foramina
Areas most prone to bed sores? Where the bones are close to the skin
What joint and anatomical structure must be included on a patellar view? The
patellofemoral joint and patella in profile
Blood CT # 20
Water CT # 0
Air CT # - 1000
Fat CT # - 100
Fat pads of elbow are shown on what view? Lateral
,What does a Fat pad sign on an elbow X-Ray indicate? An undetectable fracture
What is a sac formed by dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, and filled with blood?
Aneurysm
What is demonstrated on an oblique view of a Myelogram? Ruptured intervertebral discs
Areas to look for a possible aspirated Foreign Body in a child? Nasopharynx to anal canal
The maximum length the enema tip can be inserted is ____ inches or ____ cm 1.5 inches
or 3.8 cm
Final location for PICC line? SVC (Superior vena cava)
Final location for a feeding tube? 1st part of duodenum
Final location for an NG tube? Stomach
, Final location for a Swan Ganz? Right or left pulmonary artery (naturally flips into the
right artery)
What is the angle of the CR for a Barium Enema sigmoid shot if the patient is prone? 30-
40 caudad
Which position best demonstrates pleural effusion of the right lung? Right Lateral
Decubitus
When using a grid, what error causes an overall decreased density? Off level or off
centered grid
What is enteroclysis? The injection of nutrient or medicinal liquid into the bowel
(After the procedure you must tell the patient not to eat or drink for a few hours as spray
anesthesia is used to inhibit gag reflex when intubating)
The anatomical landmark for SI joints? 1 inch above ASIS