Which Clavicle Projections and Patient Position Are More Comfortable for the Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which clavicle projections and patient position are more comfortable for the patient with an injury to the clavicle?

• A) PA and PA axial projections with patient in a recumbent position
• B) AP and AP axial projections with patient in a recumbent position
• C) Upright transthoracic lateral projection
• D) Recumbent transthoracic lateral projection

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement, due to the death of dopamine-producing cells.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Syndrome characterized by physiological arousal associated with recurrent memories and dreams arising from a traumatic event that occurred months or years earlier.

Nigrostriatal Dopamine System

A pathway in the brain involved in movement control and regulation, often associated with conditions like Parkinson's disease when dysfunctional.

Lesions

Areas of tissue that have been damaged through injury or disease, affecting the function of the part.