N.D. Admin. Code tit. 33.1, art. 33.1-10, ch. 33.1-10-06, app I
Specific examinations that are allowed in the scope of practice for limited x-ray machine operators.
Chest: | PA, lateral, decubitus |
Ribs: | AP, PA, obliques |
Abdomen: | KUB, upright abdomen |
Hand & fingers: | PA, lateral, oblique |
Wrist: | PA, lateral, oblique |
Forearm: | AP, lateral |
Elbow: | AP, lateral |
Humerus: | AP, lateral |
Shoulder: | AP, internal & external rotation, y-view |
Clavicle: | AP, AP axial |
Pelvis: | AP |
Hips: | A P, frog leg lateral, cross-table lateral |
Femur: | AP, lateral |
Knee: | AP, lateral, obliques |
Patella: | AP, lateral, sunrise |
Tibia-Fibula: | AP, lateral |
Ankle: | AP, lateral, obliques |
Calcaneous: | Plantodorsal, lateral |
Foot & toes: | AP, lateral, obliques |
Sinuses: | Water's, lateral |
Skull: | AP/PA, lateral |
Facial bones: | PA, lateral |
Nasal bones: | Water's, lateral |
C-spine: | AP, lateral, odontoid, (not trauma), swimmer's (not trauma) |
T-spine: | AP, lateral, swimmer's (not trauma) |
L-spine: | AP, lateral, L5-S1 lateral |
Any situation deemed an emergency and requiring a limited x-ray machine operator to conduct procedures not specifically listed above, requires a written order from an individual listed in part 3 of appendix G and direct supervision from the individual ordering the examination in accordance with item 1 of subparagraph c of paragraph 2 of subdivision a of subsection 1 of section 33.1-10-06-03.
N.D. Admin Code tit. 33.1, art. 33.1-10, ch. 33.1-10-06, app I