Chest imaging on a toddler should include all of the following ...

[saraeharris]

Chest imaging on a toddler should include all of the following except:
 
 a 72 SID
  supine imaging for the sick child
  non-grid
  immobilization in the upright position

Question 2

Which positioning maneuvers will help achieve a true lateral foot?
 
 the foot is dorsiflexed and positioned so the dorsal surface is perpendicular to the image receptor
  the foot is plantarflexed
  the foot is dorsiflexed and positioned so the plantar surface is perpendicular to the image receptor
  the knee is flexed 45 degrees and positioned into a lateral

[mk6555]

Answer to Question 1

supine imaging for the sick child

Rationale: Imaging pediatric patients, such as toddlers, should entail: proper immobilization for upright imaging so air-fluid levels can be achieved, a 72 SID, non-grid imaging since the part is thinner, and a 2 view projection of the chest.

Answer to Question 2

the foot is dorsiflexed and positioned so the plantar surface is perpendicular to the image receptor

Rationale: The true lateral foot requires the foot to be dorsiflexed so that a 90 degree relationship between the lower leg and the dorsum is achieved. The plantar surface of the foot should be aligned perpendicular to the image receptor.

[saraeharris]

Correct answers!

[mk6555]

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