Author Question: An AP chest projection obtained with the patient rotated into an RPO position demonstrates 1. the ... (Read 95 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

An AP chest projection obtained with the patient rotated into an RPO position demonstrates

1. the left SC joint superimposed over the vertebral column.
2. the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs.
3. a manubrium superimposed over the fourth thoracic vertebra.
4. elevated lateral clavicular ends.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only

Question 2

For an AP-PA chest projection (right lateral position), the

1. shoulders and the posterior ribs are positioned perpendicular to the cart.
2. humeri are positioned at a 90-degree angle with the IR.
3. midcoronal plane is aligned perpendicular to the IR.
4. patient is elevated on a radiolucent sponge or cardiac board.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4