7.
The proper patient and part position for a PA rib, above or below the diaphragm,
is:
a. Patient in true lateral recumbent position, knees flexed arms at right angle to
body; radiolucent material under lower dorsal region; coronal plane
perpendicular to the table.
b. Patient supine, midsagittal plane perpendicular to the table.
c.
Patient erect; spine rotated 45 degrees posterior or anterior; arms away form
the thorax; trunk centered.
d. Patient erect; median plane to midline of film; shoulders rotated anteriorly; chin
raised.
8.
What is the breathing technique for rib positions above the diaphragm?
a. Suspended respiration.
b. Suspended expiration.
c.
Suspended inspiration.
d. Normal breathing.
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