Question

question 10 / 10 when positioning a patient for a lateral chest radiograph on a stretcher, which side of the patient should be placed against the image receptor (ir)? right side left side either side depends on the pathology clear response

Explanation:

In lateral chest radiography on a stretcher, the left side is typically placed against the IR. This is because the heart is on the left, and placing the left side against the IR (with the X - ray coming from the right) provides a better view of the heart and other thoracic structures, and it is a standard positioning protocol in radiography (related to Medicine and Health subfield of Natural Science). The option "Depends on the pathology" is incorrect as there is a standard position, and "Either side" is wrong as the left side is preferred for optimal imaging. "Right side" is incorrect as it would not give the best view of the heart and thoracic anatomy.

Answer:

B. Left side