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A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the cervical spine…
A radiograph of an AP axial projection of the cervical spine reveals that the intervertebral joints are not open. The following factors were used for this projection: 5˚ cephalad angle, 40-inch (100 cm) SID, grid, slight extension of the skull, and the CR centered to the thyroid cartilage. Which of the following modifications should be made during the repeat exposure?
Which of the following structures, if flat, would be classif…
Which of the following structures, if flat, would be classified as antiaromatic?
Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate…
Which one of the following projections will best demonstrate a compression fracture of the thoracic spine?
A radiograph of an AP projection of the lumbar spine on an a…
A radiograph of an AP projection of the lumbar spine on an average-size patient reveals that the psoas major muscles and transverse processes are not visible. The following factors were used for this projection: AEC with center ionization chamber, 95 kV, 40-inch (102-cm) SID, grid, and 14 x 17-inch (35 x 43-cm) image receptor. Which of the following modifications will be most effective in demonstrating these structures?
An ambulatory patient comes to radiology with a clinical his…
An ambulatory patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of possible pneumonia. The patient complains of pain in the center of her chest. What positioning routine should be performed on this patient?
Patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study of the cerv…
Patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study of the cervical spine. The patient had spinal fusion between C5-6 performed 6 months earlier. His physician wants to assess the cervical spine for anteroposterior mobility. Which of the following projections would provide this assessment?
Which of the following correctly orders oxidation levels?
Which of the following correctly orders oxidation levels?
A radiograph of an AP pelvis reveals that the right iliac wi…
A radiograph of an AP pelvis reveals that the right iliac wing is foreshortened as compared with the left side. What specific positioning problem is present on this radiograph?
A radiograph of an RAO of the cervical spine reveals that th…
A radiograph of an RAO of the cervical spine reveals that the lower intervertebral foramina are not open. The upper vertebral foramina are well visualized. Which positioning error most likely lead to this radiographic outcome?