Author Question: An AP neonatal or infant chest projection that demonstrates an excessive lordotic appearance 1. ... (Read 95 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

An AP neonatal or infant chest projection that demonstrates an excessive lordotic appearance

1. may have been obtained with the central ray centered too superiorly.
2. will also demonstrate downwardly projecting anterior ribs.
3. will also demonstrate horizontally appearing posterior ribs.
4. may have been obtained with a perpendicular central ray.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

How much should the technique be adjusted from the routine for an AP abdomen projection in a patient who has a large amount of bowel gas?

1. Increase the mAs 30 to 50.
2. Decrease the mAs 30 to 50.
3. Increase the kVp 5 to 8.
4. Decrease the kVp 5 to 8.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only