When evaluating an oblique hand or wrist radiograph, if the shafts of the metacarpals overlap, which positioning error is present?

A. Rotation is too shallow
B. Rotation is too steep
C. No positioning error is present

Answer: B

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You are walking down the hall when one of the residents with epilepsy falls down with ageneralized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure. Match each term as being appropriate or inappropriate to each situation.

A. Never leave the resident alone. B. Protect the resident from injury by moving any object that might cause injury. C. Loosen clothing around the head. D. Observe the seizure. E. After the seizure, turn the resident to his side, so fluid can drain freely. F. Permit the resident to sleep after the seizure. G. Watch the resident closely during sleep, as another seizure may occur. H. Restrain the resident, so she will stop shaking. I. Run for help. J. Get the resident up immediately after the seizure.

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