AP oblique ribs Flashcards
1
Q
- How much is a patient rotated and in what direction to demonstrate axillary ribs when performing an AP oblique?
A
45 degrees
2
Q
- What is the central ray location?
A
T7
3
Q
- What is the proper breathing instruction?
A
Upper - On 2nd inspiration
Lower - On expiration
4
Q
- Upon evaluating your image, you notice that your axillary ribs are greatly foreshortened. What error was made?
A
Under rotated
5
Q
- How many ribs should be demonstrated above the diaphragm?
A
1-10
