A lateral thoracic projection with poor positioning demonstrates more than 0.5 inch (1 cm) of space between the posterior ribs. How should the patient be positioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
1. Rotate the patient's elevated side anteriorly.
2. Position the midsagittal plane perpendicular to the imaging table.
3. Center the central ray and IR superiorly.
4. Align the shoulders, posterior ribs, and posterior wings perpendicular to the imaging table.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 only
d. 2 and 3 only
B
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The EMT recognizes that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) limits the EMT's ability to:
A) exchange medical information regarding the patient. B) bill for services provided by the Emergency Medical Services. C) obtain refusals on patients who do not have medical insurance. D) transport a patient to a hospital of his or her choice.