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imanialler

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which of the following would not be a means to reduce patient exposure?
 
 low speed film and screens
  filtration
  high speed film and screens
  collimation

Question 2

Which projection may be necessary to better image the cervicothoracic region?
 
 AP t-spine
  swimmer's lateral
  lateral t-spine
  AP oblique t-spine


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sultana.d

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

low speed film and screens

Rationale: High speed film and screens paired will reduce overall patient dose, but will result in a lack of detail of the part.

Answer to Question 2

swimmer's lateral

Rationale: The swimmer's lateral separates the shoulders in order to better visualize the cervicothoracic region of C5-T4.


imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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