Maricopa Community Colleges  MRT142AB   19936-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
MRT142AB 19936-20032 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Radiographic Positioning IIAB
Common contrast media procedures. Emphasis in terminology, gross and radiographic anatomy, procedures, film evaluation, and modifications for improvement. Prerequisites: MRT142AA.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MRT142AB   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning IIAB
1. Use proper positioning terminology. (I)
2. Describe the anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary systems. (II)
3. Identify radiographic anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary systems. (III)
4. Describe the type, characteristics, and adverse reactions of radiographic contrast media. (IV)
5. Describe radiographic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary systems. (V)
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MRT142AB   19936-20032 Radiographic Positioning IIAB
    I. Terminology
        A. Body planes
        B. Reference points
        C. Palpation points
        D. Medical terminology
        E. Equipment terminology
      II. Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Biliary System
          A. Upper gastrointestinal
            1. Esophagus
            2. Cardiac sphincter
            3. Greater curvature
            4. Lesser curvature
            5. Rugae
            6. Fundus
            7. Pylorus
            8. Body
            9. Pyloric sphincter
            10. Duodenal bulb
            11. C-loop
          B. Lower gastrointestinal
            1. Cecum
            2. Appendix
            3. Ascending colon
            4. Right colic flexure
            5. Transverse colon
            6. Left colic flexure
            7. Descending colon
            8. Sigmoid colon
            9. Rectum
          C. Urinary
            1. Renal artery and vein
            2. Pyramids
            3. Calyces
            4. Renal pelvis
            5. U.P.J.
            6. Ureters
            7. Pelvic brim
            8. U.V.J.
            9. Bladder
            10. Urethra
          D. Biliary
            1. Liver
            2. Gallbladder
            3. Hepatic ducts
            4. Common bile duct
            5. Cystic duct
            6. Sphincter of Oddi
            7. Hepatopancreatic ampulla
        III. Radiographic Anatomy of Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Biliary Systems
            A. Upper gastrointestinal
              1. Esophagus
              2. Cardiac orifice
              3. Fundus
              4. Body
              5. Pylorus
              6. Pyloric sphincter
              7. Duodenal bulb
              8. C-loop
            B. Small intestine
              1. Duodenum
              2. Jejunum
              3. Ilium
              4. Ileocecal valve
            C. Lower gastrointestinal
              1. Cecum
              2. Ascending colon
              3. Hapatic flexure
              4. Transverse colon
              5. Splenic flexure
              6. Descending colon
              7. Sigmoid colon
              8. Rectum
            D. Urinary
              1. Renal vessels
              2. Pyramids
              3. Calyces
              4. Renal pelvis
              5. Ureter
              6. Bladder
              7. Urethra
            E. Biliary
              1. Liver
              2. Gallbladder
              3. Ducts
              4. Bile
              5. Hormonal activity
          IV. Contrast Media
              A. Types
              B. Applications
              C. Administration
              D. Reactions and side effects
              E. Reaction management
            V. Contrast Media Procedures
                A. Definition
                B. Purpose
                C. Clinical indications
                D. Contrast media
                E. Equipment
                F. Positions
                G. Safety
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