Radiography Room Preparation and Patient Positioning Quiz

Gain patient consent for examination and again before you touch/move/position patient

To ensure the correct exposure settings are in place for the specific examination.

Chest radiography

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<p>To ensure the quality and diagnostic value of the images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To inform the patient that the exposure is complete and they can relax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>When naming structures, you need to include side, level, structure, aspect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CHECK FOR CHANCE/ POSSIBILITY/RISK OF PREGNANCY as appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove artefacts and wear gown; Undress from the waist up; Remove radio-opaque objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure patient understanding and cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain consistency and efficiency in practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describe and explain the patient preparation for chest radiography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient positioning for PA, AP, and Lateral chest x-ray.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describe, explain, and set the technical requirements for PA, AP, and Lateral chest radiography.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Undertake a complete and systematic image evaluation of a PA, AP, and lateral chest x-ray using appropriate terminology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explain when and how to modify projections and examinations for non-walk-in patients, pediatric/neonatal patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognize and describe some common pathologies including pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, pneumomediastinum, and position/malposition of chest tubes and lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers