Which of the following is a preferred approach to imaging the mediastinal anatomy?

RPO/LPO chest
PA chest
AP lordotic views
RAO/LAO chest


RAO/LAO chest

Rationale: Anterior oblique positions of the chest will lessen the effects of magnification of mediastinal structures compared to use of posterior oblique positions.

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A. absolute bradycardia B. absolute tachycardia C. relative tachycardia D. relative bradycardia

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When classifying torts according to harm, we concentrate on how a person is injured

a. True b. False

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The adrenal glands are located on top of the:

A. kidneys. B. liver. C. stomach. D. pancreas.

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