Left lateral decubitus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The junction of the transverse colon and the descending colon forms the (A) hepatic flexure. (B) splenic flexure. (C) transverse flexure. (D) singmoid flexure. (Ballinger & Frank, vol 2, p 89) (B) splenic flexure. All of the following statements regarding respiratory structures are true except (A) The right lung has two lobes. (B) The uppermost portion of the lung is the apex. (C) Each lung is enclosed in pleura. (D) The trachea bifurcates into mainstem bronchi. (Bontrager, pp 69...

What is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal - Answer a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a. indirect capture b. CCD c. cassette based radiography d. direct capture - Answer d. direct capture The energy of a characteristic x-ray photon created when an L shell electron fills a K ...

3 Cardinal rules of radiation protection - Time, Distance, Shielding A child will be less likely to be upset or agitated if: - the room is prepared before he or she enters it A correctly positioned lateral chest radiograph demonstrates some separation of the posterior ribs due to the divergent x-ray beam. A separation of more than ____ indicates objectionable rotation from a true lateral. - 1.25 cm, 1/2 inch A CR angle away from the head end - caudad A fracture of the distal radius with p...

The first general rule in diagnostic radiology suggest that a minimum of ______ projections be taken _______ degrees from each other as possible are required for most radiographic procedures. - Answer-2 projections; 90 degrees The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam defines the following positioning term: - Answer-Projection A patient is erect with their back to the IR. The left side of the body is turned 45 degrees toward the IR. What is this position? - Answer-Left pos...

Which of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral decubitus position (A) Ventral decubitus position Which of the following projections of the ankle would best demonstrate the distal tibiofibular joint? (A) Medial oblique 15 to 20º (B) Lateral obl...

CEN Exam 4 | 150 Questions With Correct Answers 2024 1. A pt presents who had experienced chest pain but is now pain free. EKG's have been repeated twice, and troponin levels repeated at 4 hour intervals are within normal limits. The pt has no significant risk factor for heart disease. The nurse anticipates: A. Admission to the ICU to rule out MI B. Admission to the cardiac cath lab for eval of coronary anatomy C. That the pt will be discharged home, with instructions for close follo...

Bontrager Radiographic Positioning Final Exam Summary of Radiographic Positioning & Anatomy Terms 1. First General Rule in Diagnostic Radiology: ️ Minimum of 2 projections taken 90 degrees from each other is required for most radiographic procedures. 2. Definition of Projection: ️ The direction or path of the central ray of the x-ray beam. 3. Position Description: - A patient is erect with their back to the IR, and the left side is turned 45 degrees toward the IR: ️...

NURS 6225 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 (2022) When examining a patient for the apical impulse (PMI), which of the following is LEAST important to assess? A. Location B. Amplitude C. Rhythm D. Diameter - Answer- C. Rhythm Assess location, amplitude, duration, and diameter 5 A's of tobacco cessation - AnswerWhat is tactile fremitus? - Answer- palpable vibrations transmitted through the bronchopulmonary tree to the chest wall as the patient is speaking "99" NORMAL= buzzing on...

Radiographic Procedures - Radiology Exam Review [ARRT] -[Appelton & Lange Review] 20242025 Study Year Which of the following positions would be obtained with the patient lying prone recumbent on the radiographic table, and the central ray directed horizontally to the iliac crest? (A) Ventral decubitus position (B) Dorsal decubitus position (C) Left lateral decubitus position (D) Right lateral decubitus position *Ans* Ventral Decubitus Position. Which of the following is (are) effec...

ARRT Registry Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2024/2025 FULLY SOLVED 100% What is the correct term used to describe an intravenous injection of a concentrated volume of contrast media? a. bolus b. infusion c. extravasation d. luminal - Answer a. bolus Which of the following methods utilizes a detector that captures x-ray energy and converts it into an electronic signal? a. indirect capture b. CCD c. cassette based radiography d. direct capture - Answer d. direct capture The energy of a c...