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Rad 370 Exam 1- Questions & Answers
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Rad 370 Exam 1- Questions & AnswersComplex Immobilization Devices Correct Ans-Restrict movement and ensure reproducibility;
unique to patient anatomy
Ex: Alpha Cradle, Vac Bag, Aquaplast Mask
Separation Correct Ans-Measurement of patient thickness from the point of beam entry to
the point of beam exit
PET Correct Ans-Best modality to image lymphnodes
Posterior/Dorsal Body Cavity Correct Ans-Cranial and spinal cavity
Anterior/Ventral Body Cavity Correct Ans-Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity
3 Main Functions of the lymphatic system Correct Ans-1. Drain and filter out interstitial fluid
within the tissue spaces and return it to the blood stream
2. Absorb fat and transport it to the bloodstream
3. Immunity
Typical size of a lymphnode Correct Ans-1-25 mm
Afferent vessel Correct Ans-Lymph flows into the lymph node: One way flow through several
points of entry
Efferent vessel Correct Ans-Drains a lymph node; larger and fewer vessels
Spleen Correct Ans-Largest lymph node in the body (12cm in length)
, Spleen Correct Ans-Removes old blood cells and produces lymphocytes
Thymus Correct Ans-Superior to the heart, T-lymphocytes mature
Tonsils Correct Ans-Lymphatic nodules that protect against foreign bodies
Thoracic Duct Correct Ans-Drains the lower extremities, abdomen, left arm, left side of head
and neck
Thoracic Duct Correct Ans-Drains into the left subclavian vein; starts at the cisterna chyli
Right Lymphatic Duct Correct Ans-Drains the right arm and the right side of the head and
neck
Right Lymphatic Duct Correct Ans-Drains into the right subclavian vein
Xiphoid Process Correct Ans-T9-T10
Sternal Angle Correct Ans-T4
Suprasternal Notch Correct Ans-T2
Inframammary Sulcus Correct Ans-Commonly subject to moist desquamation
Internal Mammary Nodes Correct Ans-T4-T9 2.5 cm off midline
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