Questions and Answers
What is the most common planar examination in radiography?
Chest radiography
How many CXRs were taken in Australia in 2021?
1,664,366
Which book is mentioned as required reading for chest radiography?
Merrill's Atlas
What is done before touching/moving/positioning a patient in radiography?
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What is an essential step in setting up the room for a radiography procedure?
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What should be done after completing an X-ray procedure?
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What is a common pathology that can be identified in a chest x-ray involving the presence of air in the pleural cavity?
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When evaluating a chest x-ray, what is the appropriate terminology for describing a chest tube incorrectly positioned in the trachea instead of the bronchus?
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What is the main purpose of patient preparation for chest radiography?
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Which technical requirement is essential for a PA chest radiograph?
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What type of patient modification might be necessary when imaging a pediatric patient for a chest x-ray?
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What is an example of a routine or typical indication for a chest radiography examination?
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What is the most common medical imaging modality based on the provided data?
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In radiographic practice, how should a student radiographer introduce themselves to the patient?
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What is a crucial step a radiographer should take before moving or touching the patient during an examination?
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When positioning a patient for an x-ray, what should a radiographer consider regarding pregnancy risk?
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What is an essential aspect of preparing a patient for a radiography examination?
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Why is it important for a radiographer to make eye contact and speak with the patient before an x-ray exposure?
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Study Notes
Radiographic Practice
- In 2022, there were 10,632,429 diagnostic radiology examinations in Australia.
- CT scans accounted for 4,204,016 examinations, while MRI accounted for 1,352,107.
- Ultrasound examinations totaled 819,862, and nuclear medicine examinations totaled 11,583,445.
Planar Radiography
- In 2021, there were approximately 3,000,000 planar radiography examinations in Australia.
- The distribution of planar radiography examinations in 2021 was:
- 3,000,000 examinations between January and December
- 2,500,000 examinations between April and June
- 2,000,000 examinations between July and September
- 1,500,000 examinations between October and December
- 1,000,000 examinations between January and March
- 500,000 examinations between April and June
Patient Preparation and Chest Radiography
- When conducting a chest radiography examination, introduce yourself to the patient and make them feel at ease.
- ID the patient and consider the risk of pregnancy (if applicable).
- Give the patient clear instructions and prepare them for the examination.
- Gain patient consent for the examination and again before touching/moving/positioning the patient.
- Set up the x-ray console and exposure factors, and adjust the height of the XR tube and IR.
- Make the exposure using a two-step switch, and let the patient know when it's complete.
Chest Radiography
- In 2021, there were 1,664,366 chest radiography examinations in Australia.
- Chest radiography is the most common planar examination (20-65% of workload).
- PA chest radiography is a typical chest examination that will be focused on in this lecture.
- Chest radiography involves patient preparation, positioning, and image evaluation using appropriate terminology.
- Students should be able to identify and describe common pathologies, including pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, and pneumomediastinum.
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