Author Question: An AP chest projection (lateral decubitus position) obtained with the right side positioned against ... (Read 73 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

An AP chest projection (lateral decubitus position) obtained with the right side positioned against the imaging table will best demonstrate which of the following conditions?

a. Right pneumothorax
b. Right pleural effusion
c. Left pleural effusion
d. Intraperitoneal air

Question 2

A neonate AP chest projection demonstrates the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs. How should the positioning setup be changed to obtain an optimal projec-tion?

a. Angle the central ray cephalically.
b. Angle the central ray toward the patient's right side.
c. Rotate the left side of the patient closer to the IR.
d. Move the central ray toward the patient's left side.