What would be the result if that patient's part was not aligned parallel to the image receptor, but the beam was perpendicular to the image receptor?
foreshortening
loss of detail
magnification
elongation
foreshortening
Rationale: Shape distortion results with the part is not aligned parallel to the image receptor and the central ray cannot intersect the part perpendicular.
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A) 2 B) 3 C) 5 D) 10
Which term refers to a state of normal tension of the tissues by virtue of which parts are kept in shape, alert and able to properly function?
A) Tonicity B) Precipitate C) pH D) Sterility
Accumulation of excessive fluid in a body cavity is termed
A) pitting edema B) effusion C) lymphedema D) perfusion
Any triage tags you use should meet these two criteria: easy to _________________________ and provide rapid visual identification of _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word