To Reposition a Decubitus Abdomen Projection That Demonstrates Longer Right

question 63

Multiple Choice

To reposition a decubitus abdomen projection that demonstrates longer right posterior ribs and a wider right iliac wing,

• A) rotate the right side of the patient away from the IR.
• B) elevate the thorax with a radiopaque sponge.
• C) rotate the right side of the patient toward the IR.
• D) rotate the right shoulder only toward the IR.

---

Definitions:

Served

To have provided a service or met a need, often in a context of food, legal documents, or information.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Deoxygenated Blood

Blood that is rich in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen. It returns to the lungs for oxygenation.

Lungs

The primary organs of the respiratory system, responsible for gas exchange where blood is oxygenated and carbon dioxide is removed.