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, Why does excessive rotor prep time lead to wear on x-ray tube? Filament vaporization (gassy tube as
well as melting the bearings in the rotor, seized rotor and uneven wear on anode)
When doing c-spine odontoid in collar, what reference line is parallel to the CR? IOML
List these exams from highest to lowest dose:
- Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
- Barium Enema - Barium Enema
- Lumbar spine
- KUB
- Chest
What drug would be given to a patient following a severe contrast reaction? Epinephrine
(Anaphylactic shock)
Optimal kVp for an abdomen? 65 - 70 kVp
Minimum number of people needed for a stretcher transfer (without slider board)? 3
What is the Fowler's position? Patients head elevated above feet
What is the Trendelenburg position? Patients head lowered below feet
Three anatomical landmarks assessed for perfect scapular Y view? - Coracoid
- Acromion angle
- Medial scapular angle
When inserting an enema tip it should be directed ____ and ____? Anteriorly and Superiorly
SID distance for AC joints? 180 SID
Why use weights for AC Joints? To show if separation is occuring
What is the first sign of anaphylactic shock? Itching and redness of the skin
What is the treatment for anaphylactic shock? Epinephrine
How does cold barium affect the stomach? Reduces irritation to colon, reduces spasms and
cramping
To see if a foreign body is in the lungs and not esophagus, you should do what view? PA Expiration
What is an insufficient quantity of photons hitting the intensifying screen due to low mAs / time factor?
Quantum Mottle
, C-spine flexion / extension views assess what? Anterior and posterior movement or lack of movement
due to an injury
What does ERCP stand for? Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
What is an ERCP used for? To investigate biliary tree, CBD, gallbladder and pancreas
Ball catchers view is good to assess what? Early stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Low blood pressure and dizziness due to standing up too quickly Orthostatic hypertension
What is Shenton's Line? An imaginary curved line drawn along the inferior border of the superior pubic
ramus and along the inferomedial border of the neck of femur
What is Shenton's Line used for? To evaluate hip pathology
What body part perpendicular to the CR when doing an intercondylar fossa? Long axis of the lower
leg (Tib / Fib)
What is the purpose of lateral bending for scoliosis? To determine structural change in early
diagnosis
Optimal kVp for a chest? 100 - 130 kVp
How should you adjust CR for a portable Chest X-Ray on a kyphotic patient? Angle less slightly or
leave the tube perpendicular so clavicles will be 1" below apices of lung
What is the maximum focal spot size for scaphoid? 0.6 mm
What medication may be added to the contrast to prevent a reaction? A steroid or anti-histamine
What test tool is used to test focal spot? Slit camera, pinhole camera and star pattern
What does focal spot size effect? Penumbra
What does penumbra effect? Recorded detail
What is the line focus principle? The lower the target angle, the smaller the effective focal spot size. The
higher the target angle, the larger the focal spot size
What is the advantage of line focus principle? It provides the detail of a small focal spot while allowing
a large amount of heat dissipation
If the pedicles sit too far posterior on vertebral bodies for an oblique L spine, what does this mean?
Too much obliquity
Remember: *PP - too much* (posterior pedicles)
What is a CVP line? Used for measuring central venous pressure as well as allowing nutrients and
fluid to be instilled
Best location for a CVP (Central Venous Pressure) Line? Brachiocephalic vein or Superior Vena Cava