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What is the recommended minimum SID for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What is the recommended minimum SID for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
- 45 cm
- 102 cm (correct)
- 50 inches
- 36 inches
How should the patient's head be positioned for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
How should the patient's head be positioned for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
- Align the OML perpendicular to the IR (correct)
- Tilt the head slightly to the left
- Tilt the head slightly forward
- Align the IOML perpendicular to the IR
What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
- 45° to the vertex
- 30° cephalad to OML (correct)
- 15° caudad to OML
- 90° to IOML
What is recommended during respiration for the lateral position of the skull series?
What is recommended during respiration for the lateral position of the skull series?
Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?
Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?
What is the recommended respiration instruction for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What is the recommended respiration instruction for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What should be aligned perpendicular to the IR if the patient is unable to flex the neck for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What should be aligned perpendicular to the IR if the patient is unable to flex the neck for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What should be done if there is head rotation or tilt for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
What should be done if there is head rotation or tilt for the AP axial projection of the skull series?
Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?
Where should the CR be centered for the lateral position of the skull series?
What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series if OML is used?
What angle should the CR be directed for the AP axial projection of the skull series if OML is used?
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