X-Ray Certification Patient Care and Positioning 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct breathing instruction for a PA chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

Take a deep breath and hold it

Answer

A full inspiration on a PA chest radiograph maximizes lung field visualization and depresses the diaphragm for optimal imaging.

Question 2

A patient with severe kyphosis requires a lateral lumbar spine radiograph. The best adaptation is to:

Accepted Answer

Angle the central ray perpendicular to the long axis of the curved spine

Answer

Angling the central ray perpendicular to the curved lumbar spine ensures the intervertebral spaces open properly despite the kyphosis.

Question 3

During abdominal radiography, the patient should ideally be asked to:

Accepted Answer

Exhale and suspend respiration

Answer

Expiration on an AP abdomen reduces the diaphragm position and minimizes respiratory motion blur of abdominal organs.

Question 4

A patient states they have a latex allergy. Which action should the radiologic technologist take?

Accepted Answer

Document and notify the radiologist, and use latex-free supplies

Answer

Latex allergies can cause anaphylaxis, so the technologist must notify the radiologist and switch to latex-free supplies to ensure patient safety.

Question 5

Which projection best demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

45-degree oblique projection

Answer

45-degree oblique projections of the cervical spine open the intervertebral foramina on the side closest to the IR.

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