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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Definitions:

Gastric Residual Volume

The amount of content remaining in the stomach after a period of digestion, important in assessing gastrointestinal motility and feeding tolerance.

Enteral Feeding

A method of nutritional support where a special diet is delivered directly into the stomach or small intestine, usually through a tube.

Elevate Head

A positioning technique where the head of a bed or patient is raised, typically to improve breathing or digestion.

Small-Bore Feeding Tube

A narrow tube used for administrating nutrition directly to the stomach or intestines.