Which of the following exams should generally not be performed non-grid (even on thin patients) because of the scatter radiation produced that will compromise the quality of the image?
A. Cervical spine
B. Chest
C. Abdomen
D. Skull
Answer: C
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A) "It would be best if you stay on your back. That position will help decrease the pain." B) "You can stay on your side, but I will need you to keep your legs straight. That will help decrease the pain." C) "I need you to stay on your back and with your head up. If you vomit, that will prevent you from aspirating." D) "Are you comfortable in that position? If you are, you should stay on your side."
Which of the following mechanically ventilated patients shows clinical signs of hypoventilation?
a. A patient who is cool to the touch and has negative T waves on the ECG b. A patient who has twitchy extremities and also atrial flutter on the ECG c. A patient who is anxious and hypertensive and has elevated T waves on the ECG d. A patient who has cool, twitchy extremi-ties and also low, rounded T waves on the ECG
Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?
A. Anthracosis B. Bronchitis C. Asbestosis D. Silicosis E. Black lung disease
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