Author Question: A patient is placed prone and the knee is flexed 90 degrees. The central ray is directed 20-25 ... (Read 28 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A patient is placed prone and the knee is flexed 90 degrees. The central ray is directed 20-25 degrees cephalic to the patellofemoral joint. What specialty view is described?

Holmblad method
Holmblad method
Settegast method
Hughston method

Question 2

A healthcare worker's release of patient personal or medical history outside the scope of the medical setting directly related to the patient is a violation of:

implied consent
scope of practice
HIPAA
OSHA

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Settegast method

Rationale: The Settegast method places the patient prone with the knee flexed 90 degrees and the central ray angled 20-25 degrees cephalic through the patellofemoral joint to enter at the apex of the patella.

Answer to Question 2

HIPAA

Rationale: HIPAA stands for Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which requires policies to provide protection to patient medical history and release of medical history.