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Image #7  Sternum Positioning: There is insufficient collimation Adequate rotation is present Under rotation is present External artifacts are present

Image #6  Upper Ribs To make image optimal I will: Increase inspiration Use lead anatomical marker within light field Direct CR to proper point Increase collimation (cone down)

Image #7  Sternum What position does this image represent?

Image #6  Upper Ribs Positioning: There is insufficient collimation Over rotation is present Under rotation is present Insufficient orthostatic-breathing technique utilized

Image #6  Upper Ribs What projection/position does this image represent? Upper Ribs Lower Ribs RPO LPO

Image #9  Lower Ribs What projection/position does this image represent?                        AP (anteroposterior) PA (posteroanterior) Upper Ribs Lower Ribs

Image #10  Lower Ribs Fuji S-Value: 324 Range: 200-600 (no adjustment needed) Under 200 Over-exposed (- Technique)  Over 600 Under-exposed (+ Technique) Image Techniques: Image is correctly exposed Image is over-exposed Image is under-exposed Trabecular markings and cortical outlines are visualized

Image #7  Sternum Proper image identification and display: Computer generated anatomical marker Image is properly marked Lead anatomical marker collimated partially or completely off Image is correctly displayed

A patient presents with a hypermobile segment at C5-C6 with downglide on the right. When attempting to perform Grade II mobilizations into right downglide at C5-C6, the patient reports feeling uncomfortable and has some pain. In order to improve right sidebending of the cervical spine you can alternatively perform which of the following?

A home health care nurse is visiting an older adult client who tells the nurse that she is feeling tired, is unable to shop for groceries, and would like the nurse to shop for her. Shopping and performing personal errands for the client is prohibited in the nurse’s job description. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?