For which mobile examinations is the cathode of the x-ray tube placed toward the head end of the patient?
1)AP abdomen
2)AP and lateral femur
3)AP chest
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In both AP abdomen and AP and lateral femur exams, the cathode of the x-ray tube is placed toward the head end of the patient, while in the AP chest exam it is placed toward the feet end of the patient. Therefore, option A, which includes both AP abdomen and AP and lateral femur, is correct.

For Which Mobile Examinations Is the Cathode of the X-Ray