Question

when positioning a sthenic patient for an anteroposterior (ap) portable chest radiograph, the top of the image receptor (ir) should be placed: at the acromion process at the coracoid process at the jugular notch 1.5 inches (4 cm) superior to the soft tissue of the shoulder

Explanation:

In positioning a sthenic patient for an AP portable chest radiograph, the standard practice is to place the top of the image receptor 1.5 inches (4 cm) superior to the soft - tissue of the shoulder to ensure that the apices of the lungs and other relevant anatomical structures are included in the image.

Answer:

D. 1.5 inches (4 cm) superior to the soft tissue of the shoulder