When evaluating a PA chest taken on an ambulatory patient, a minimum of _____ ribs should be visible above the diaphragm
6
8
10
12
10
Rationale: An ambulatory chest should be evaluated for inclusion of the entire lung field, no rotation at the SC joints, removal of scapulae from the lung field and a minimum of 10 ribs above the diaphragm.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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During the resting period, what type of line is recorded on the EKG strip?
A) baseline B) positive deflection C) negative deflection D) artifact
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