STERNUM- POSITIONING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTONS 2024
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STERNUM- POSITIONING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTONS 2024
What are the two views for the sternum? - ANSWER PA oblique (RAO), Lateral
Patient preparation includes: - ANSWER 1) Remove artifacts from the area of interest ( necklaces, piercing, life alerts, snaps, zippers)
2) Shield for reprod...
STERNUM- POSITIONING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTONS 2024
What are the two views for the sternum? - ANSWER PA oblique (RAO), Lateral
Patient preparation includes: - ANSWER 1) Remove artifacts from the area of interest ( necklaces,
piercing, life alerts, snaps, zippers)
2) Shield for reproductive age or if pregnant
3) Explain examination, breathing instructions are important
Patients with rib injury for a sternum xray should be examined in the position in which they arrive in the
department - ANSWER
How should ambulatory patients be imaged for sternum? - ANSWER upright or recumbent *use
radiographic table tilt to move patient from upright to supine if necessary*
How should non-ambulatory/trauma patients be imaged for sternum? - ANSWER alter positioning to
maximize patient comfort *usually supine*
What position is this? - ANSWER Sternum PA Oblique (RAO)
What degree should the patient rotated for an Sternum- PA oblique (RAO)? This places the sternum
within the heart shadow - ANSWER 15-20 degrees
What position is this? - ANSWER Sternum PA Oblique (RAO)
What is the FOV for a sternum PA Oblique (RAO)? - ANSWER 10x12 lengthwise
What is the SID for a sternum PA Oblique (RAO)? - ANSWER 30 inches recommended but not always
possible (40 in.) *Blurs out the posterior ribs*
How is the CR postioned for a sternum PA Oblique (RAO)? - ANSWER Perp to IR
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