Question

26 multiple choice 1 point with reference to the patient, where should the upper border of the ir be placed during a pa chest x - ray? at the level of the clavicles at the level of the acromion process about 1 1/2\ to 2\ above the top of the shoulders 27 fill in the blank 1 point what body plane should be perpendicular and centered to the midline of the ir during a lateral projection of the chest? type your answer.. 28 true or false 1 point true/false. the patients heart will appear larger in the right lateral projection image than in the left lateral projection of the chest

Explanation:

• For question 26, in a PA chest x - ray, the upper border of the IR (image receptor) is placed about 1 1/2" to 2" above the top of the shoulders to ensure that the apices of the lungs are included in the image.
• For question 27, during a lateral projection of the chest, the sagittal body plane should be perpendicular and centered to the midline of the IR.
• For question 28, the heart appears the same size in right and left lateral projection images of the chest as long as the technical factors and patient positioning are consistent.

Answer:

1. C. About 1 1/2" to 2" above the top of the shoulders
2. Sagittal plane
3. False