This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An AP chest projection that demonstrates the manubrium superimposing the third thoracic verte-bra ... (Read 154 times)

go.lag

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 667
on: Jul 17, 2018
An AP chest projection that demonstrates the manubrium superimposing the third thoracic verte-bra
 
  a. can be improved by tilting the patient's upper midcoronal plane posteriorly.
  b. was taken with the central ray angled toward the right side of the patient.
  c. will also demonstrate horizontally running posterior ribs.
  d. was taken with the central angled too cephalically.

Question 2

A 45-degree PA oblique chest projection (LAO position) demonstrates the heart shadow without vertebral column superimposition. How should the positioning setup be adjusted to obtain an op-timal image?
 
  a. Center the central ray more toward the patient's left side.
  b. Tilt the patient's upper midcoronal plane away from the IR.
  c. Decrease the degree of patient rotation.
  d. Increase the degree of patient rotation.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wergv

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


go.lag

  • Member
  • Posts: 667
Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

adammoses97

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Changes in chest configuration and posture Changes in chest configuration and posture
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Illustration of diaphragmatic and chest wall movement Illustration of diaphragmatic and chest wall movement
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Mobilize the rib cage. Redrape to cover the chest, and stand to one side of the table. Place your ... Mobilize the rib cage. Redrape to cover the chest, and stand to one side of the table. Place your ...
Mr. jackson's lab result - Chest X-Ray, CT Scan of Brain, and Cerebral Angiogram Mr. jackson's lab result - Chest X-Ray, CT Scan of Brain, and Cerebral Angiogram
Video: Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Carbohydrates

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library