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What is the correct location for marker placement on an abdomen erect image?
What is the correct location for marker placement on an abdomen erect image?
- Top corner by axilla
- Bottom corner (correct)
- Top corner by waist
- Center of the image
In the decubitus position, what is the purpose of placing the marker on the top corner by the waist?
In the decubitus position, what is the purpose of placing the marker on the top corner by the waist?
- To highlight the diaphragm position
- To confirm the presence of air in the lungs
- To identify intraperitoneal air accumulation (correct)
- To visualize the spleen better
What is a clinical indication for performing a supine abdominal X-ray?
What is a clinical indication for performing a supine abdominal X-ray?
- Air fluids levels in lungs
- Intracranial abnormalities
- Muscle tears in the abdomen
- Bowel obstruction (correct)
For an asthenic patient, how would their abdomen be described?
For an asthenic patient, how would their abdomen be described?
Which patient position allows the air to move away from soft tissue in order to visualize abnormal masses effectively?
Which patient position allows the air to move away from soft tissue in order to visualize abnormal masses effectively?
What is the best method to confirm the presence of intraperitoneal air in an X-ray image?
What is the best method to confirm the presence of intraperitoneal air in an X-ray image?
What is the recommended Center point CR level for a chest PA X-ray?
What is the recommended Center point CR level for a chest PA X-ray?
How should the shoulders be positioned to achieve optimal scapula visualization in a chest X-ray?
How should the shoulders be positioned to achieve optimal scapula visualization in a chest X-ray?
What happens to the lungs in 3 dimensions during deep inspiration?
What happens to the lungs in 3 dimensions during deep inspiration?
What is the purpose of ensuring that the top of the light field in a chest X-ray includes vertebral prominens and lateral skin margins?
What is the purpose of ensuring that the top of the light field in a chest X-ray includes vertebral prominens and lateral skin margins?
What is a characteristic of a rotated chest X-ray?
What is a characteristic of a rotated chest X-ray?
What is the purpose of performing an erect PA X-ray?
What is the purpose of performing an erect PA X-ray?
Where should the marker be placed in an erect PA X-ray?
Where should the marker be placed in an erect PA X-ray?
What does a 90-degree perspective from a PA projection help visualize?
What does a 90-degree perspective from a PA projection help visualize?
What is the significance of placing the midcoronal plane perpendicular with the IR?
What is the significance of placing the midcoronal plane perpendicular with the IR?
In an erect left-side position with arms above head, what is the purpose of asking the patient to lean back slightly?
In an erect left-side position with arms above head, what is the purpose of asking the patient to lean back slightly?
