Lateral Chest Position Imaging Procedure
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What is the recommended positioning for obtaining an AP image of the upper limb?

  • Supinate the hand and forearm with fingers extended (correct)
  • Keep the hand and forearm in a neutral position
  • Rotate the hand and forearm with fingers spread apart
  • Pronate the hand and forearm with fingers curled

    • How should the arm be positioned for a lateral radiograph of the upper limb?

  • Adduct the arm and rotate the forearm into medial position
  • Extend the arm and keep the forearm in a neutral position
  • Flex the arm and rotate the forearm into lateral position
  • Abduct the arm and rotate the forearm into lateral position (correct)

    • What is recommended when positioning a child for an upper limb radiograph?

  • Have the parents hold the child or sit on their lap (correct)
  • Use sedation to keep the child still on the table
  • Ask the child to hold still without any assistance
  • Have the child lay flat on the table without any support

    • What is indicated by faint rib outlines visible through abdominal contents?

    <p>Proper exposure of abdominal soft tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of utilizing a strap or bunny method when a child is on the table?

    <p>To prevent motion affecting image quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should CR be placed for an abdominal radiograph?

    <p>Midway between diaphragm and symphysis pubis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be visible on four sides with CR to midcoronal plane during collimation?

    <p>Minimal collimation borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if diaphragm and gas patterns appear sharp in an abdominal radiograph?

    <p>&quot;Proper exposure achieved&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "AP n Lat (frog leg)" are commonly performed X-rays for which lower limb area?

    <p>&quot;Hip region&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Limb Radiography" typically includes which regions for imaging?

    <p>&quot;Both upper and lower limbs&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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