An AP-PA Chest Projection (Lateral Decubitus Position) with Accurate Positioning

question 42

Multiple Choice

An AP-PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) with accurate positioning demonstrates
1) a marker indicating the side of the patient adjacent to the cart.
2) equal posterior rib length on both sides of the chest.
3) the manubrium at the fifth thoracic vertebra.
4) nine or ten posterior ribs above the diaphragm.

• A) 1, 2, and 4 only
• B) 2 and 4 only
• C) 2 only
• D) 3 and 4 only

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Immediacy

The quality of bringing one into close or direct engagement; a sense of warmth and closeness in communication or interaction.

Arousal

Feelings of interest and excitement communicated by such nonverbal cues as vocal expressions, facial expressions, and gestures.

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Power, status, and control communicated by such nonverbal cues as a relaxed posture, greater personal space, and protected personal space.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication signals or expressions that are not spoken or written, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language.