A Patient Enters the ER with a Possible Separation of the Symphysis

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ER with a possible separation of the symphysis pubis caused by trauma.The AP pelvis projection is inconclusive for determining the extent of the injury.What other projection can be taken to evaluate this region without excessive movement of the patient?

• A) Posterior oblique (Judet) projection
• B) AP axial "inlet" projection
• C) Axiolateral (inferosuperior) projection
• D) AP axial (Taylor) outlet projection

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Definitions:

Liquid Portion

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Plasma

The liquid component of blood, without cells, consisting mainly of water, proteins, salts, lipids, and glucose, which serves as a medium for transporting nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within an individual's vascular system.

Proerythroblasts

Immature red blood cell precursors found in the bone marrow, which eventually mature into erythrocytes.