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What is the first step in preparing a patient for an X-ray examination?
What is the first step in preparing a patient for an X-ray examination?
Gain patient consent for examination and again before you touch/move/position patient
Why is setting up the X-ray console and routine exposure factors important?
Why is setting up the X-ray console and routine exposure factors important?
To ensure the correct exposure settings are in place for the specific examination.
What is the most common planar examination in radiography?
What is the most common planar examination in radiography?
Chest radiography
How many CXRs were taken in Australia in 2021?
How many CXRs were taken in Australia in 2021?
Why is it important to review images after making an exposure?
Why is it important to review images after making an exposure?
What is the purpose of letting the patient know they can breathe again after exposure?
What is the purpose of letting the patient know they can breathe again after exposure?
What does PA stand for in 'Planar Chest Radiography: PA chest'?
What does PA stand for in 'Planar Chest Radiography: PA chest'?
Why is it important to know your anatomy in radiographic practice?
Why is it important to know your anatomy in radiographic practice?
What is the 4W method of patient ID in Patient preparation for Planar Chest Radiography?
What is the 4W method of patient ID in Patient preparation for Planar Chest Radiography?
What are some patient preparation steps for Planar Chest Radiography?
What are some patient preparation steps for Planar Chest Radiography?
Why is it important to explain the procedure to the patient before a chest x-ray?
Why is it important to explain the procedure to the patient before a chest x-ray?
What is the significance of developing a routine in radiography?
What is the significance of developing a routine in radiography?
What are the learning objectives related to patient preparation for chest radiography?
What are the learning objectives related to patient preparation for chest radiography?
List the different patient positions required for a chest x-ray.
List the different patient positions required for a chest x-ray.
What is the significance of setting the technical requirements for chest radiography?
What is the significance of setting the technical requirements for chest radiography?
How should a student evaluate a PA, AP, and lateral chest x-ray image?
How should a student evaluate a PA, AP, and lateral chest x-ray image?
When should projections and examinations be modified for different patient populations?
When should projections and examinations be modified for different patient populations?
Name some common pathologies that can be identified on a chest x-ray.
Name some common pathologies that can be identified on a chest x-ray.
