Question

29 multiple choice 1 point which evaluation criterion pertains to the pa projection image of the chest? the ribs should appear distorted. the sternum should be lateral, not rotated. ten posterior ribs should be visible above the diaphragm. the ribs posterior to the vertebral column should be superimposed.

Explanation:

In a PA (postero - anterior) projection image of the chest, a normal finding is that ten posterior ribs should be visible above the diaphragm. Ribs should not appear distorted. The sternum should be mid - line and not lateral. The ribs posterior to the vertebral column are not superimposed in a normal PA chest projection.

Answer:

Ten posterior ribs should be visible above the diaphragm.