Suspend respiration on ______ for ribs ______ the diaphragm -
ANSWERS-Deep inspiration, above
In an AP projection for bilateral posterior ribs above diaphragm, pairs
one through nine should be visualized - ANSWERS-True
The use of 125KV is recommended for AP and PA projections of the
ribs to reduce skin does - ANSWERS-False
When performing an AP unilateral rib examination above diaphragm,
the IR should be placed - ANSWERS-In portrait or lengthwise
position
A typical ribs series includes the following projections, except -
ANSWERS-Lateral chest
A KUB radiograph shows of the symphysis pubis was cut off along
the bottom of the image. The technologist should. - ANSWERS-
Repeat the KUB to include the symphysis pubis on the radiograph to
ensure the bladder seen
The xiphoid process corresponds with which vertebral level -
ANSWERS-T9-T10
, An important landmark that is commonly used to locate the center of
the abdomen is the - ANSWERS-lliac crest
Where is the CR directed for an AP supine projection of the abdomen
- ANSWERS-Perpendicular to and directed to the center of the IR at
the level of the iliac crest
To ensure diaphragm is included on the erect, abdomen projection, the
top of the image receptor should be at the level of shoulders -
ANSWERS-False
An acute abdominal series includes which projections? - ANSWERS-
AP supine, erect, PA chest (all the above)
The preferred imaging modality for examining the gallbladder is -
ANSWERS-sonography
What type of respiration should be employed during the exposure for
the anteroposterior (AP) kidneys, ureter, and bladder (KUB) abdomen
projection? - ANSWERS-expiration
To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a
KUB radiograph, the technologist should palpate the - ANSWERS-
greater trochanter or symphysis pubis