For an AP oblique lumbar projection (RPO or LPO position), the ...

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For an AP oblique lumbar projection (RPO or LPO position), the
 
  1. patient's thorax is rotated until the midcoronal plane is at a 45-degree angle with IR.
  2. side of interest is positioned closer to the IR.
  3. central ray is centered 2 inches (5 cm) medial to the elevated ASIS at a level 1.5 inches (4 cm) superior to the iliac crest.
  4. long axis of the vertebral column is aligned with the short axis of the collimated field.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

For a lateral lumbar projection,
 
  1. the vertebral column is aligned parallel with the imaging table.
  2. align the shoulders, posterior ribs, and posterior pelvic wings perpendicular to the imaging ta-ble.
  3. of a scoliotic patient, the patient is positioned on the imaging table so that the central ray is directed into the spinal curve.
  4. the patient's knees are flexed and a pillow or radiolucent sponge is placed between them.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D

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