Author Question: Which anatomy must be demonstrated on an AP axial trauma c-spine? C3-7 C1-7 C1-5 ... (Read 29 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which anatomy must be demonstrated on an AP axial trauma c-spine?

C3-7
C1-7
C1-5
C1-2

Question 2

If a standing patient turns pale and says they are dizzy, what should the technologist do?

tell the patient just one more second and acquire the image
acquire a blood pressure on the patient
tell the patient to take in a deep breath
assist the patient to a lying down position

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

Answer to Question 1

C3-7

Rationale: On the AP axial only C3-7 will be demonstrated. The base of the skull will superimpose C1 and 2.

Answer to Question 2

assist the patient to a lying down position

Rationale: A patient who feels faint should be immediately assisted to a safe position of lying down.