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dbose

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on: Jul 17, 2018
When imaging a patient with CR and an appearance of a double exposure is seen, the secondary faint image is known as:
 
 double exposure
  scatter radiation
  a phantom image
  fog

Question 2

A true lateral thoracic spine position can be determined when:
 
 the zygapophyseal joints are visible
  the posterior rib margin is superimposed and the intervertebral foramina are open
  the intervertebral foramina are open
  the posterior rib margin is superimposed


owenfalvey

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

a phantom image

Rationale: A phantom image can occur with CR imaging if the laser in the processor is not strong enough to erase the latent image from a previous exam.

Answer to Question 2

the posterior rib margin is superimposed and the intervertebral foramina are open

Rationale: A true lateral t-spine is determined when the posterior rib margins are superimposed and the intervertebral foramina are open.


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