Situation: A patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following abdominal projections would best demonstrate this condition?
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To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is include…
To ensure that the inferior margin of the abdomen is included on a KUB radiograph, the technologist should palpate the:
Situation: A patient is in ICU after abdominal surgery. The…
Situation: A patient is in ICU after abdominal surgery. The surgeon is concerned about a possible perforated bowel. The patient can’t stand or sit. Which of the following positions will best demonstrate any possible intra-abdominal free air?
The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:
The xiphoid process is at the vertebral level of:
What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the…
What is the name of the double-walled tissue that lines the abdominopelvic cavity?
Which of the following pathologic indications would suggest…
Which of the following pathologic indications would suggest the need for a dorsal decubitus abdomen position?
The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.
The iliac crest corresponds with the ____ vertebral level.
Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shorte…
Which aspect of the small intestine is considered the shortest?
Which of the following structures should be visualized on a…
Which of the following structures should be visualized on a properly exposed AP supine abdomen (KUB) radiograph on a small to average size patient?
Which of the following topographic landmarks corresponds to…
Which of the following topographic landmarks corresponds to L2-3 vertebral level?