RADR 1311 CHAPTER LATEST
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Rotation can be determined on a KUB radiograph by the loss of
symmetric appearance of: - ANSWERS-A.) iliac wings
B.) obturator foramina
C.) ischial spines
D.) outer rib margins
Which type of body habitus might require two landscape-aligned image
receptors to be taken so the entire abdomen is included: - ANSWERS-
Hypersthenic
True/False
A tall asthenic patient may require two 14x17in image receptors placed
lengthwise if the entire abdomen is to be included - ANSWERS-True
True/False:
For a KUB, it is accepted practice to indicate the side of the body during
postprocessing after the exposure has been completed. The liver is
always on the right side of the body. - ANSWERS-False
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Why is it recommended to take abdominal radiographs at the end of
patient expiration? - ANSWERS-To increase the room for expansion of
the abdominal organs within the abdominal cavity
Which of the following abdominal structures is not visible on a properly
exposed KUB:
A. Kidneys
B. Margin of liver processes
C. Pancreas
D. Lumbar transverse processes - ANSWERS-C. Pancreas
Why may the PA projection of a KUB generally be less desirable than
the AP projection? - ANSWERS-Increased object image receptor
distance (OID) of kidneys on PA
Which decubitus position of the abdomen best demonstrates
intraperitoneal air in the abdomen? - ANSWERS-Lateral left decubitus
Why should a patient be placed in the decubitus position for a minimum
of 5 minutes before exposure? - ANSWERS-To allow intra-abdominal
air to rise or abnormal fluids to accumulate
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Which decubitus position best demonstrates possible aneurysms,
calcifications of the aorta, or umbilical hernias? - ANSWERS-Dorsal
decubitus
Which projection best demonstrates a possible aortic aneurysm in the
prevertebral region of the abdomen? - ANSWERS-Lateral position
List the projections commonly performed for an acute abdominal series
or three-way abdomen series. - ANSWERS-A.) AP supine
B.) AP erect or lateral decubitus abdomen
C.) PA erect chest
Which projection of the three-way acute abdominal series best
demonstrates free air under the diaphragm? - ANSWERS-PA chest
Which positioning routine should be used for an acute abdominal series
if the patient is too ill to stand? - ANSWERS-Two-way abdomen, AP
supine abdomen and left lateral decubitus
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3 ABDOMEN
Rotation can be determined on a KUB radiograph by the loss of
symmetric appearance of: - ANSWERS-A.) iliac wings
B.) obturator foramina
C.) ischial spines
D.) outer rib margins
Which type of body habitus might require two landscape-aligned image
receptors to be taken so the entire abdomen is included: - ANSWERS-
Hypersthenic
True/False
A tall asthenic patient may require two 14x17in image receptors placed
lengthwise if the entire abdomen is to be included - ANSWERS-True
True/False:
For a KUB, it is accepted practice to indicate the side of the body during
postprocessing after the exposure has been completed. The liver is
always on the right side of the body. - ANSWERS-False
END OF
PAGE
1
, RADR 1311 CHAPTER LATEST
3 ABDOMEN
Why is it recommended to take abdominal radiographs at the end of
patient expiration? - ANSWERS-To increase the room for expansion of
the abdominal organs within the abdominal cavity
Which of the following abdominal structures is not visible on a properly
exposed KUB:
A. Kidneys
B. Margin of liver processes
C. Pancreas
D. Lumbar transverse processes - ANSWERS-C. Pancreas
Why may the PA projection of a KUB generally be less desirable than
the AP projection? - ANSWERS-Increased object image receptor
distance (OID) of kidneys on PA
Which decubitus position of the abdomen best demonstrates
intraperitoneal air in the abdomen? - ANSWERS-Lateral left decubitus
Why should a patient be placed in the decubitus position for a minimum
of 5 minutes before exposure? - ANSWERS-To allow intra-abdominal
air to rise or abnormal fluids to accumulate
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PAGE
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, RADR 1311 CHAPTER LATEST
3 ABDOMEN
Which decubitus position best demonstrates possible aneurysms,
calcifications of the aorta, or umbilical hernias? - ANSWERS-Dorsal
decubitus
Which projection best demonstrates a possible aortic aneurysm in the
prevertebral region of the abdomen? - ANSWERS-Lateral position
List the projections commonly performed for an acute abdominal series
or three-way abdomen series. - ANSWERS-A.) AP supine
B.) AP erect or lateral decubitus abdomen
C.) PA erect chest
Which projection of the three-way acute abdominal series best
demonstrates free air under the diaphragm? - ANSWERS-PA chest
Which positioning routine should be used for an acute abdominal series
if the patient is too ill to stand? - ANSWERS-Two-way abdomen, AP
supine abdomen and left lateral decubitus
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