LRA 224 week 2 quiz Latest 2025 Update
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A radiograph of a lateral thoracic spine reveals that there is excessive density along the posterior aspect
of the spine. Even with good collimation, the scatter radiation, reaching the image receptor obscures the
spinous processes. What can the technologist do to improve the visibility of the posterior elements of
the spine?
Place a lead mat on the tabletop just posterior to the patient.
A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is primary area of interest
on this patient is obscured by the patients shoulders. Which of the following changes will best
demonstrate this region of the spine ?
Perform a cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position.
The anterior oblique thoracic spine demonstrates the upside zygapophyseal joints
False
Which of the following projections will best symmetry a compression fracture of the thoracic spine
Lateral projection
What bony structures connected directly to the convertebral body
Pedicle
Real Questions with Verified Answers
Graded A+
A radiograph of a lateral thoracic spine reveals that there is excessive density along the posterior aspect
of the spine. Even with good collimation, the scatter radiation, reaching the image receptor obscures the
spinous processes. What can the technologist do to improve the visibility of the posterior elements of
the spine?
Place a lead mat on the tabletop just posterior to the patient.
A lateral projection of the thoracic spine reveals that the upper aspect, which is primary area of interest
on this patient is obscured by the patients shoulders. Which of the following changes will best
demonstrate this region of the spine ?
Perform a cervicothoracic (swimmer's) lateral position.
The anterior oblique thoracic spine demonstrates the upside zygapophyseal joints
False
Which of the following projections will best symmetry a compression fracture of the thoracic spine
Lateral projection
What bony structures connected directly to the convertebral body
Pedicle