Which projection is demonstrated in the image?

PA
AP
PA axial
SMV


PA

Rationale: The petrous pyramids are completely filling the orbits indicating the chin was properly tucked to push the petrous pyramids up. This radiograph is of a PA projection.

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a. hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn b. infectious mononucleosis c. paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria d. sickle cell anemia

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The ____________________ fissure separates the temporal lobe from the parietal and frontal lobes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The term for the ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi is the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A 22-year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40 breaths/min. You should

A. have her breathe into a paper or plastic bag. B. provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed. C. request a paramedic to give her a sedative drug. D. position her on her left side and transport at once.

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