Mastering Chest X-Ray Patient Positioning

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What happens if there is even a slight amount of rotation on a PA chest projection?

  • The size and shape of the heart shadow becomes clearer
  • The size and shape of the heart shadow remains the same
  • The size and shape of the heart shadow disappears
  • The size and shape of the heart shadow is distorted (correct)

What should be checked to prevent rotation in a PA chest projection?

  • Posterior aspect of the shoulders and the upper anterior rib cage and the pelvis
  • Anterior aspect of the shoulders and the upper anterior rib cage and the pelvis
  • Anterior aspect of the shoulders and the lower posterior rib cage and the pelvis
  • Posterior aspect of the shoulders and the lower posterior rib cage and the pelvis (correct)

What makes a true PA without some rotation more difficult or impossible?

  • Scoliosis combined with excessive lordosis
  • Scoliosis combined with excessive kyphosis (correct)
  • Excessive kyphosis
  • Excessive lordosis

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