A PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) demonstrates ...

[khang]

A PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) demonstrates
 
  1. the C6-7 vertebral bodies without distortion.
  2. the manubrium superimposed over the fourth vertebral body.
  3. a closed C6-7 intervertebral disk space.
  4. clearly shown C6-7 spinous processes and laminae.
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

Question 2

An AP-PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) with accurate positioning demonstrates
 
  1. a marker indicating the side of the patient adjacent to the cart.
  2. equal posterior rib length on both sides of the chest.
  3. the manubrium at the fifth thoracic vertebra.
  4. nine or ten posterior ribs above the diaphragm.
  a. 1, 2, and 4 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 2 only
  d. 3 and 4 only

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B