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Bernana

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A less than optimal AP axial sacral projection demonstrating sacral foreshortening
 
  a. will also demonstrate the symphysis pubis superimposing the fifth sacral segment.
  b. was obtained with the patient rotated toward the right side.
  c. was obtained with too much cephalic central ray angulation.
  d. was obtained with an insufficient amount of cephalic central ray angulation.

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A PA oblique sternal projection (RAO position) with poor positioning demonstrates the right SC joint and manubrium superimposed by the thoracic vertebrae. How should the patient be reposi-tioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
 
  a. Have patient take a deep inspiration before image is obtained.
  b. Center the central ray and IR closer to the vertebral column.
  c. Increase the degree of patient obliquity.
  d. Decrease the degree of patient obliquity.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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