Which of the Following Patient Positioning Errors Would Most Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient positioning errors would most likely result in a wide radiopaque image of the cervical vertebrae superimposed over the anterior teeth?

• A) Chin tipped too far up
• B) Not standing or sitting up straight
• C) Not biting on the bite block
• D) Necklace or napkin chain not removed

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