How Many Posterior Ribs Should Be Visible on a Chest

question 18

Multiple Choice

How many posterior ribs should be visible on a chest radiograph?

• A) 6
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Tunneling

A medical term used to describe a situation where there is a channel or passageway that extends from a wound or infection to other tissues, creating a pathway for the spread of infection.

Nonblanchable Erythema

A reddish skin condition that does not turn white or lighter in color when pressure is applied, often an early sign of skin pressure damage.

Pressure Injury

A localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, resulting from pressure or pressure in combination with shear.

Coccyx

The small bone at the base of the spine, commonly known as the tailbone, which comprises three to five vertebrae fused together.