Which of the Following Radiographs Are Usually Taken on a Patient

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following radiographs are usually taken on a patient who is suspected of having a small amount of free air in the pleural cavity?
1) AP, full inspiration
2) AP, full expiration
3) AP, R or L lateral decubitus

• A) 1 and 2
• B) 1 and 3
• C) 2 and 3
• D) 1, 2, and 3

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, affecting physical functions and behavior.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of a body, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.

Parathyroid

Small glands located in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates the body's calcium levels.

Calcium Levels

The measure of calcium concentration in the body, which is crucial for various physiological processes including bone formation, muscle function, and nerve transmission.