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Redwolflake15

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An AP or PA rib projection of a patient with lower anterior rib pain is obtained
 
  1. with the patient in an AP projection.
  2. on expiration.
  3. using 65 to 70 kVp.
  4. with the shoulders at equal distances to the imaging table.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

A left lateral sternal projection with poor positioning demonstrates the superior heart shadow ex-tending beyond the sternum into the anteriorly located lung. How should the patient be reposi-tioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
 
  1. Rotate the left thorax posteriorly.
  2. Position the arms behind the patient's back.
  3. Take the exposure on deep inspiration.
  4. Rotate the right thorax anteriorly.
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 3 and 4 only
  e. 4 only



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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