When evaluating a PA chest taken on an ambulatory patient, a minimum of _____ ribs should be visible above the diaphragm
6
8
10
12
10
Rationale: An ambulatory chest should be evaluated for inclusion of the entire lung field, no rotation at the SC joints, removal of scapulae from the lung field and a minimum of 10 ribs above the diaphragm.
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a. Integumentary b. Skeletal c. Nervous d. Cardiovascular
Which one of the following situations represents simple access to a patient?
A) Unlocking a car door by breaking the window using a screwdriver. B) Extrication of a patient from a car after removing one door. C) Climbing stairs to gain access to a patient on a porch. D) Forcing entry into a house.
The ____ divides muscles into sections called fascicles.
A. tendon B. aponeurosis C. perimysium D. fascia E. endomysium
The ligamentum teres femoris is a ligament associated with the knee joint
Indicate whether the statement is true or false