Elbow and Humerus Positioning

What is one of the components of general procedural guidelines for the elbow and humerus?

• Patient preparation

• Dietary restrictions

• Medication dosage

• Exercise routine

Which of the following is included in the general procedural guidelines?

• Radiation protection

• Blood pressure monitoring

• Heart rate measurement

• Temperature check

What does "SID" stand for in the context of general procedural guidelines?

• Source to Image Distance

• Standard Imaging Device

• Systematic Identification

• Surgical Instrument Design

What items should be removed for patient preparation in upper extremity procedures?

• Watches

• Necklaces

• Earrings

• Socks

For humerus procedures, which additional item should be removed?

• Bra

• Shoes

• Hat

• Gloves

How should ambulatory patients be positioned for forearm and elbow procedures?

• Seated at the end of the x-ray table with upper limb in the same plane as shoulder

• Standing with arms raised

• Lying down with arms crossed

• Seated with arms folded

What is the positioning for nonambulatory patients for imaging?

• In bed or on a stretcher in a supine position

• Standing with support

• Sitting in a wheelchair

• Lying on their side

How can humerus images be obtained?

• Standing or seated upright or in supine position

• Only standing

• Only seated

• Lying face down

What is the smallest IR size that will demonstrate the anatomy according to the learning material?

• 10 × 12 inches (24 × 30 cm)

• 14 × 17 inches (35 × 43 cm)

• 8 × 10 inches (20 × 25 cm)

• 12 × 14 inches (30 × 35 cm)

Why is collimation critical in radiographic imaging?

• To reduce the cost of imaging

• For ethical radiation protection and optimum image quality

• To increase the speed of image processing

• To enhance the color of the images