What Can the Technologist Do If the Patient Cannot Extend

question 178

Multiple Choice

What can the technologist do if the patient cannot extend the head and neck adequately for the routine submentovertical projection of the zygomatic arches?

• A)Perform the Haas method.
• B)Use a short SID to magnify the arches.
• C)Angle the CR to place it perpendicular to the IOML.
• D)Rotate the skull 15° away from the affected side.

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