Radiography Patient Preparation Techniques

This video tutorial explains how to measure a patient for a radiograph, determine the appropriate MAS and KVP settings using a technique chart, and set up the x-ray equipment. It covers patient positioning, using calipers for measurement, consulting the technique chart for non-digital film systems, and setting up the Bucky tray. The tutorial also includes final preparations such as collimation, placing markers, and exposing the radiograph.

What is the purpose of measuring the patient before taking a radiograph?

• To determine the patient's weight

• To decide the size of the x-ray machine

• To establish the correct MAS and KVP settings

• To check the patient's height

In a right lateral abdominal view, how should the patient be positioned?

• Lying on their left side

• Standing upright

• Lying on their right side

• Sitting down

Where should you measure the patient for an abdominal view?

• At the feet

• At the top of the head

• Right behind the rib cage

• Across the shoulders

What is the MAS setting for an abdominal view using the Bucky tray?

• 0.8

• 2.0

• 1.5

• 1.2

How do you determine the KVP setting from the technique chart?

• By measuring the patient's height

• By using a fixed value

• By following the measurement down to the view type

• By guessing

What should be done after setting the machine to 75 KVP and 1.2 MAS?

• Turn off the machine

• Change the patient's position

• Insert the cassette into the Bucky tray

• Measure the patient again

What is the purpose of collimation in radiography?

• To make the area as large as possible

• To limit the x-ray field to the necessary area

• To adjust the patient's position

• To increase the size of the x-ray field

Why is it important to include a right or left marker in a radiograph?

• To confuse the viewer

• To indicate the side of the body being imaged

• To make the image brighter

• To decorate the image

Where should the patient and clinic information label be placed?

• On the back of the cassette

• Outside the light field

• In the center of the image

• In the light field, but out of the way of anatomy

What is the final step before exposing the radiograph?

• Changing the cassette

• Re-measuring the patient

• Using the foot pedal to expose

• Turning off the lights