Author Question: A PA chest projection that demonstrates the manubrium at the same level as the first thoracic ... (Read 46 times)

joe · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A PA chest projection that demonstrates the manubrium at the same level as the first thoracic vertebra

a. was obtained with the midcoronal plane tilted toward the IR.
b. was taken with a caudal angle accidentally left of the central ray.
c. was obtained with the patient rotated toward the right side.
d. will also demonstrate vertical clavicles.

Question 2

The right SC joint is visible away from the vertebral column, whereas the left SC joint is super-imposing the vertebral column on a mobile AP chest projection. How should the positioning set-up be adjusted to obtain an optimal image?

a. Adjust the central ray angulation toward the left side of the patient.
b. Rotate the patient toward the right side.
c. Adjust the central ray angulation caudally.
d. Adjust the central ray angle toward the right side of the patient.