A PA large intestine projection demonstrates a right iliac ala ...

[ereecah]

A PA large intestine projection demonstrates a right iliac ala that is narrower than the left one. Such a projection
 
  1. will also demonstrate a shorter distance from the left pedicle to the spinous process than from the right pedicle to the spinous process.
  2. will also demonstrate an increase in ascending and descending left colic limb superimposition.
  3. was obtained with the patient rotated toward the right side.
  4. was obtained with the patient's left ASIS positioned at a greater OID than the right ASIS.
  a. 1 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

A PA small intestine projection demonstrates a greater distance from the right pedicles to the spinous processes than from the left pedicles to the spinous processes. Such a projection
 
  1. will also demonstrate a wider right pelvic ala.
  2. was obtained with the patient's left side positioned farther from the imaging table than the right side.
  3. was obtained with the patient in an RAO position.
  4. should be obtained only for the first image in the series.
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

[cuttiesgirl16]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

[ereecah]

Gracias!

[scottmt]

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