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kshipps

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on: Jul 17, 2018
On a PA oblique sternal projection (RAO position), the posterior ribs are blurred and magnified because
 
  1. a short SID is used.
  2. a long exposure time is used.
  3. the image is obtained on expiration.
  4. a detail screen is used.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1 only
  d. 2 and 4 only

Question 2

A lateral sternal projection
 
  1. uses a grid and tight collimation to reduce scatter radiation.
  2. demonstrates the sternum without humeral soft tissue superimposition.
  3. is obtained after a deep inspiration.
  4. requires placement of the top edge of the IR 1.5 inches (4 cm) above the jugular notch.
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


braelync

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D


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