A respiratory therapist is observing a chest radiograph of a 44-year-old patient with congestive heart failure. The therapist notes that the vertebrae are clearly visible through the heart shadow. It can be concluded that the film is

A. normal.
B. overexposed.
C. underexposed.
D. improper for a patient with CHF.

Answer: A. normal.

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A. ensure the physician's name is spelled correctly. B. research for actions against the physician's license. C. keep a copy of the current physician's license. D. verify the address of the physician's residence.

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_____________ is a term used to describe a clinical scenario in which patients are prescribed many different medications

A. Polypharmacy C. Discharge orders B. ADL D. Care plan

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