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mydiamond

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The last cartilage ring on the trachea before it bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi is known as the:
 
 hilum
  carina
  mediastinum
  thyroid cartilage

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Patients with emphysema should be imaged with which of the following adjustments?
 
 increased collimation
  decrease in kVp
  increased SID
  increase in kVp


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

carina

Rationale: The carina is the lowest cartilaginous ring on the trachea right before the trachea bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi.

Answer to Question 2

decrease in kVp

Rationale: Destructive pathologies will need a reduction in technical factors to avoid overpenetration since normal tissue is lessened.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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