When positioning a patient for a panoramic radiograph, the following should be removed:

partials or dentures.
earrings.
eyewear such as glasses.
any or all of the above.


any or all of the above.

Rationale: any or all of the above – Earrings, partials or dentures, and eyewear can be seen on an x-ray as artifacts.

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a. At least once every 2 to 3 hr b. Whenever they are moved or ambulated c. When physical findings support the need d. Whenever the charge nurse requests it

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A Bronchogram would be most helpful in evaluating and diagnosing which of the following?

A. chronic bronchitis B. bronchiectasis C. ARDS D. mycoplasma pneumonia

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A clear threat of injury to another is ________.

A. Ethics B. Contributory Negligence C. Fraud D. Assault

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