For a lateral thoracic projection,

Question

1. the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2. the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3. a breathing technique is used.
4. a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest.
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Answer 1

B