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Ch. 4 Bontrager - semester 1/ positioning

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Term
Definition
KUB   show
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show What does KUB stand for?  
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show an umbrella shaped muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity  
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Psoas Major   show
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Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, sm. intestine, lg. intestine   show
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KUB   show
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liver, gallbladder, pancreas   show
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show Where is the esophagus located?  
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stomach, small and large intestines   show
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Stomach   show
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show continues from the stomach as a long tubelike convoluted structure - 15-18 feet long  
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Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum   show
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Duodenum   show
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Jejunum   show
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show distal 3/5 of the small bowel following the jejunum  
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show orifice between the distal ileum and the cecum portion of the large intestine  
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show begins in the RLQ at the junction with the small intestine at the ileocecal valve  
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show saclike area of the large intestine below the ileocecal valve  
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show attached to the posteromedial aspect of the cecum  
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show vertical portion of the large bowel above the cecum  
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Transverse colon   show
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show joins the ascending colon to the transverse colon (corner piece)  
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show joins the transverse colon to the descending colon (corner piece)  
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show the s-shaped part of the descending colon in the lower left abdomen  
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show the final 6 inches of the large intestine  
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show sphincter muscle at the terminal opening of the large intestine  
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show part of the lymphatic system that along with the heart and blood vessels is part of the circulatory system.  
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show part of the exocrine and endocrine system - regulates insulin and produces digestive juices  
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Liver   show
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Gallbladder   show
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show Urinary System consists of the following:  
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urinary bladder   show
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show part of the endocrine system located at the superomedial portion of each kidney  
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show waste materials and excess water are eliminated from the blood by these organs  
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show RAD exam of the urinary system where contrast medium is injected intravenously - the hollow organs of the this system are visualized  
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show large, serous, double-walled, saclike membrane that covers the abdominal structures and organs  
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show two-layered peritoneum that adheres to the cavity wall  
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Visceral Peritoneum   show
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Peritoneal Cavity   show
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Ascites   show
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Mesentery   show
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Omentum   show
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show omentum that extends superiorly from the lesser curvature of the stomach to portions of the liver.  
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show connects the transverse colon to the greater curvature of the stomach inferorly - drapes down over the small bowel then folds back on itself to form and apron along the anterior abdominal wall.  
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Mesocolon   show
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Greater Sac or Peritoneal cavity   show
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Lesser Sac or Omentum bursa   show
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show structures closely attached to the posterior abdominal wall - less mobile  
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show List the Retroperitoneal organs  
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Infraperitoneal Organs (retro means under or beneath)   show
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show List the Infraperitoneal(Pelvic) Organs  
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show organs within the abdominal cavity that are partially or completely covered by some type of visceral peritoneum but are not retro or infra  
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show List the Intraperiotoneal Organs  
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show List the 4 Abdominal Quadrants  
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show Name the organs in the RUQ  
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Spleen, Stomach, L Colic(splenic)flexure, Tail of pancreas, L Kidney, L suprarenal (adrenal)gland   show
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Ascending colon, Appendix(vermiform), cecum, 2/3 ileum, ileocecal valve   show
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show Name the organs in the LLQ  
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show Name the 9 abdominal regions  
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Liver, gall bladder, small intestine, ascending colon, transverse colon, right kidney   show
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show Name the organs in the Epigastric region:  
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show Name the organs in the Left Hypochondriac region:  
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show Name the organs in the Right Lumbar region:  
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show Name the organs in the Umbilical region:  
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Small intestine, descending colon, tip of left kidney   show
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Small intestine, appendix, cecum and ascending colon; F- right ovary, right fallopian tube   show
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Small intestine, sigmoid colon, rectum, right and left ureters, urinary bladder; F- uterus, right and left ovaries, right and left Fallopian tubes; M- vas deferens, seminal vessicle, prostate   show
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Small intestine, descending colon, sigmoid colon; F- left ovary, left Fallopian tube   show
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show Name the 7 landmarks of the Abdomen  
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Iliac crest (L4-L5)   show
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Iliac crest (L4-L5), Anterior Superior iliac spine (ASIS), Greater Trochanter   show
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show What are breathing instructions for Abdominal radiographs?  
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expiration   show
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1)meduim kV(70-80) 2)short exposure time 3)Adequte mAs for sufficient density   show
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supine and horizontal beam project to show air-fluid levels   show
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show Why/When is a KUB usually taken?  
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to evaluate/diagnose bowel obstruction or peforation   show
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Pneumoperitoneum   show
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show a fibrous band of tissue in the intestine creating a blockage  
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Crohn's disease   show
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show telescoping of a section of the bowel into another loop, causing an obstruction  
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Volvulus   show
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Ulcerative colitis   show
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Ap Supine abdomen, AP erect abdomen, and PA chest   show
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to demonstrate free intraperitoneal air trapped under the diaphragm   show
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to make sure the intestines are cleaned out before a "swallow" study   show
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A bladder shot using a 10x12 crosswise   show
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show where should the cassette be placed for AP supine abdomen?  
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show How do you check for rotation in an AP abdomen?  
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show What shows the direction of rotation in an AP abdomen?  
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show Where should the CR be directed in an AP, PA abdomen?  
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40 inches   show
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show What is part position in an AP, PA abdomen?  
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show What are breathing instructions on abdominal radiographs?  
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show What body habitus may need 2 images to demonstrate entire abdomen?  
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AP and PA supine/prone abdomen   show
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show Which positon is best if looking at kidneys? AP or PA abdomen?  
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show How long should a patient be on their side before doing the Lateral Decub AP abdomen?  
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center of IR and CR are approximately 2 inches ABOVE level of iliac crests (to include diaphragm) using horizontal beam   show
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show What is the part of interest in Lateral Decub AP abdomen?  
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at end of expiration   show
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show What is "Part Position" for AP Erect Abdomen xray?  
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erect images first if the patient comes to the department in and erect position   show
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Ileus,Ascites, Perforated hollow ciscus, intraabdominal mass,Post-Op abdominal surgery   show
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show How should and erect abdomen xray be marked?  
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show What marker should be used in a Dorsal Decub - R or L lateral?  
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show What is SID in PA or AP abdomen?  
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40-48 inches   show
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show Where do you place marker in UP upright that includes diaphragm?  
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All Decub, Lateral , AP upright   show
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show Which abdomen xray need symphysis included?  
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show Why can't you shield female reproductive organs in abdomen xrays?  
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show Why can you shield male reproductive organs in abdomen xrays?  
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