An above-diaphragm AP or PA rib projection with accurate ...

[CORALGRILL2014]

An above-diaphragm AP or PA rib projection with accurate positioning demonstrates the
 
  1. scapulae outside the lung field.
  2. seventh posterior rib at the center of the exposure field.
  3. eight posterior ribs above the diaphragm.
  4. thoracic vertebraerib head articulations.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

For an AP oblique rib projection (RPO or LPO position) obtained to evaluate upper posterior rib pain,
 
  1. a 70-80-kVp technique is used.
  2. the tenth axillary rib is centered to the collimated field.
  3. the patient is rotated 45 degrees away from the affected side.
  4. the image is obtained after deep expiration.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[taylorsonier]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C

[CORALGRILL2014]

TYSM

[carlsona147]

Gracias!