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laurencescou

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To image the zygapophyseal joints in the thoracic vertebrae, what degree of rotation is required?
 
 60 degrees
  30 degrees
  70 degrees
  45 degrees

Question 2

Which of the following is not a bloodborne infection?
 
 C-difficile
  HIV
  Hepatitis B
  Hepatitis C



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Answer to Question 1

70 degrees

Rationale: A 70 degree oblique position is necessary to image the zygapophyseal joints in the thoracic vertebrae.

Answer to Question 2

C-difficile

Rationale: Infections such as MRSA, VRE, and c-difficile are healthcare associated infections. C-difficile is Clostridium difficile colitis, a gastrointestinal infections. HIV, Hepatitis B, C, or D are bloodborne.



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