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Image #10 Fuji S-Value: 72 Range: 75-200 (no adjustment needed) Under 75 Over-exposed (- Technique)  Over 200 Under-exposed (+ Technique) To make image optimal I will: Decrease the CR angle Increase the CR angle Increase lateral (external) rotation Increase technique

Image #20  L5-S1 Spot Positioning: All pertinent anatomy is included CR is too high Spine is parallel to IR L5-S1 joint space is not open

Image #4  AP Ankle Fuji S-Value: 184 Range: 75-200 (no adjustment needed) Under 75 Over-exposed (- Technique)  Over 200 Under-exposed (+ Technique) Image technique: Image is under-exposed Image is over-exposed Image is correctly exposed Trabecular markings and cortical outlines are well visualized

Image #13  AP Hip What projection/position does this image represent?

Image #6  Lateral Ankle Positioning: There is inadequate flexion of ankle CR is directed posterior to the proper point Critical joint spaces are narrowed Anatomy is aligned to the light field

A patient with a left-sided pneumothorax has been treated with a chest tube attached to a pleural vac drainage system. The respiratory therapist notes continuous bubbling in th water seal. This would indicate

A patient with a 10-year history of chronic bronchitis and an acute viral pneumonia exhibits the following blood gas results breathing room air: pH = 7.22; PCO2 = 67; HCO3– = 26; PO2 = 60. Which of the following best describes this patient’s condition?

The respiratory therapist is called to evaluate a patient with a suspected pleural effusion. The respiratory therapist would most likely recommend which of the following chest radiographic views to help determine if the patient has a  right- sided pleural effusion?    

The following are causes of kyphoscoliosis except?

 A 16-year-old is found unresponsive in a fire in the mobile home where he lives.  He is conscious, smells heavily of smoke, but has no visible burns.  Vitals include BP 114/76, HR 112, RR 18, SpO2 100% on RA.  Which of the following should be done FIRST?