What would be the result if a patient's part was not aligned parallel to the image receptor, but the beam was perpendicular to the image receptor?
foreshortening
elongation
loss of detail
magnification
foreshortening
Rationale: Shape distortion results with the part is not aligned parallel to the image receptor and the central ray cannot intersect the part perpendicularly.
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A) Quality improvement and risk management procedures are essentially the same. B) They must be kept in the same notebook as the clinical procedures. C) Once written, they do not need to be updated. D) They should be kept in a clearly marked, separate notebook and updated regularly.
Cell bodies of gamma motor neurons are located in the lateral horn of the lateral gray
a. True b. False
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a. CPAP b. Oxygen c. Mechanical ventilation d. Frequent turning of the infant
Permanent disability claims normally come after:
a. the case is adjudicated. b. temporary disability claims. c. the case is investigated. d. the patient dies.