A 16 inch (41 cm) PID should be used for the occlusal radiographic exam
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FALSE
Explanation: The shorter (8 inch [20.5 cm]) PID may be easier to position into the steeper vertical angulations required for this technique. Because of the increased object-image receptor distance, a longer PID would also add to the dimensional distortion.
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Anatomically speaking, the elbow is distal to the wrist
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In Sinus Arrhythmia, the rate changes with the patient's:
A) respirations. B) SA node. C) AV node. D) pulse.
A patient with diabetes who took insulin earlier is found unresponsive with a blood glucose level of 29 mg/dL. Which piece of information provided by family gives the best explanation for the patient's altered mental status?
A) "He ate pancakes with syrup after taking his insulin." B) "His blood sugar normally goes up after eating." C) "He took only half of his required dose of insulin this morning." D) "He didn't eat breakfast or lunch today because his belly hurt."
The bursa of the elbow is situated over the radial fossa
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