A poorly positioned true lateral hand radiograph demonstrates the 5th metacarpal anterior to the 3rd – 4th metacarpals. How would you correct this film?

Give one by-product of aerobic respiration (1 pt) and one by-product of photosynthesis (1 pt). (Hint: Remember by-products are produced as a result of a chemical reaction but is not the main product)

Explain what the technologist can do to decrease the chance of peristaltic motion on a stomach image:

For a PA small intestine image:

Which projection for a double ? contrast barium enema series BEST demonstrates the descending colon for possible polyps?

You take an AP wheelchair chest using 100 kVp at 10 mAs with 40″.  What would  you have to do to technique if you increase your distance to 72″?  State your new technical values:  (Remember to show all of your work?)

When evaluating the right and left lateral decubitus images for a BE, what anatomy must be seen on the film for a diagnostic image?

State whether it’s true or false. If false, correct it. The rectum is best demonstrated on an AP colon image.

Critique the following radiographs and determine their diagnostic quality. The following should be included in your answer: (3 points each film) Positioning criteria: is it positioned properly? / do not state a simple yes or no – explian why it is, or how you know it is not… ( 1 pt) Anatomy included: is all anatomy included? / specifically state what anatomy is missing (1 pt) Improvements:  Ex p l a i n  how to make this radiograph better (be sure to use proper terminology) (1 pt) Radiograph / 15 min. Small Bowel: Use this format… Positioning: Anatomy: Improvements:

When looking at a PA esophagus IMAGE on the screen or a FILM (that is hung correctly) BUT  the esophagus is to the right of the vertebral column ? how was the patient positioned?