Which anatomy must be demonstrated on an AP axial trauma c-spine? ...

[rl]

Which anatomy must be demonstrated on an AP axial trauma c-spine?
 
 C3-7
  C1-7
  C1-5
  C1-2

Question 2

If a standing patient turns pale and says they are dizzy, what should the technologist do?
 
 tell the patient just one more second and acquire the image
  acquire a blood pressure on the patient
  tell the patient to take in a deep breath
  assist the patient to a lying down position

[triiciiaa]

Answer to Question 1

C3-7

Rationale: On the AP axial only C3-7 will be demonstrated. The base of the skull will superimpose C1 and 2.

Answer to Question 2

assist the patient to a lying down position

Rationale: A patient who feels faint should be immediately assisted to a safe position of lying down.

[rl]

Excellent

[laurnthompson]

TYSM