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ARRT Radiography Exam Flashcards: Evaluate Thorax And Abdomen Images

Study Evaluate Thorax And Abdomen Images in ARRT Radiography Exam with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the key evaluation criterion for a left lateral decubitus abdomen for free air detection?

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Include diaphragm; free air seen along right lateral abdomen. Diaphragm inclusion in left decubitus allows free air to rise along the right lateral border for identification of intraperitoneal gas.

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Two chest radiographs of the same patient are presented side by side. Image 1 shows a cardiothoracic ratio of 0.45, scapulae projecting largely clear of the lung fields, and posterior ribs arcing downward and anteriorly from the spine. Image 2 shows a cardiothoracic ratio of 0.59, scapulae projecting over the lung fields bilaterally, and posterior ribs arcing upward from the spine. All patient, technique, and clinical factors are identical. Which of the following MOST accurately identifies which image is the PA and which is the AP, and what this means for clinical evaluation?
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