Which of the following describes the best method of R/L marker placement on the PA chest?

The Right or Left marker should be placed low on the image receptor.
Any of these marking locations is sufficient.
The Right or Left marker should be placed directly beside the rib cage.
The Right or Left marker should be placed above the shoulder.

The Right or Left marker should be placed above the shoulder.

Rationale: The best placement of the Right or Left marker on the PA chest would be above the shoulders. With this placement, the marker will not obscure any pertinent anatomy as it might when it is placed low (by the costophrenic angle). Placing the marker beside the patient could result in obscuring the lateral lung.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following head injuries would cause the patient's condition to deteriorate MOST rapidly?

A. cerebral contusion B. subdural hematoma C. cerebral concussion D. epidural hematoma

Health Professions

The chestnut-breasted finch is about five inches long

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions