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gonzo233

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which is the most important positioning consideration for an AP scapula projection?
 
 patient is supine
  arm is abducted 90 degrees from the body
  patient is upright
  arm is adducted 90 degrees from the body

Question 2

What is the annual dose limit for exposure to the eyes for a radiographer?
 
 5 rem
  1 rem
  15 rem
  10 rem


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wergv

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

arm is abducted 90 degrees from the body

Rationale: Scapula imaging can be performed upright or supine. The arm must be abducted 90 degrees from the side of the body in order to pull the axillary (lateral) border of the scapula and a portion of the scapula free of superimposition of the ribs. In addition, it will help flatten the scapula; it will be positioned more parallel to the plane of the image receptor.

Answer to Question 2

15 rem

Rationale: The annual dose limit for a radiographer to the lens of the eye should be 15 rem or 150 mSv or less.


gonzo233

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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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