When Observing the Chest X-Ray of a Patient,how Can You

question 13

Multiple Choice

When observing the chest x-ray of a patient,how can you tell if a patient is rotated?

• A) The trachea should be at the level of the fourth thoracic vertebra
• B) The spine should lie equal distance between each clavicle
• C) The trachea should be about 4 to 6 cm in length
• D) The clavicles should be connected to the sternum

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