A left lateral sternal projection with poor positioning demonstrates the superior heart shadow ex-tending beyond the sternum into the anteriorly located lung. How should the patient be reposi-tioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
1. Rotate the left thorax posteriorly.
2. Position the arms behind the patient's back.
3. Take the exposure on deep inspiration.
4. Rotate the right thorax anteriorly.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 3 and 4 only
e. 4 only
B
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a. Don't communicate; just transport to the closest hospital. b. Ask another health-care provider to tell you about the patient. c. Keeping trying to communicate with the patient. d. Use alternate forms of communication,such as sign language.
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Deposits for the practice should be made on a:
A) weekly basis. B) daily basis. C) monthly basis. D) None of the above
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