For a parietoacanthial sinus projection (Waters method), the
1. patient is positioned upright to demonstrate air-fluid levels within the maxillary sinuses.
2. MML is aligned perpendicular to the IR.
3. central ray is centered to the acanthion.
4. OML is at a 37-degree angle with the central ray.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Question 2
A parietoacanthial sinus projection (Waters method) with accurate positioning demonstrates
1. an equal distance from the lateral orbital margin to the lateral cranial cortex on both sides.
2. the bony nasal septum in alignment with the long axis of the exposure field.
3. the petrous ridges demonstrated inferior to the maxillary sinuses.
4. the ethmoid sinus through the mouth cavity in an open-mouth position.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis.
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Patient Physical Status Classification