Chest Quiz

Question 1

What is the correct distance for centering on a male chest radiograph?

a.) 2 in
b.) 4 in
c.) 7 in
d.) 8 in

Answer 1

d.) 8 in

Question 2

How many ribs should be seen above the diaphragm on a chest radiograph?

a.) 6
b.) 10
c.) 12
d.) false ribs

Answer 2

b.) 10

Question 3

Radiopaque is termed as xrays ___________.

a.) can pass easily
b.) can not pass easily
c.) are stopped
d.) only half pass through

Answer 3

b.) can not pass easily

Question 4

what is the recommended SID for a chest radiograph?

a.) 40 in
b.) 48 in
c.) 72 in
d.) 60 in

Answer 4

c.) 72 in

Question 5

The vertebra prominens is locatated at the level of __________.

a.) C7
b.) T1
c.) T3
d.) T7

Answer 5

b.) T1

Question 6

Exposure on a chest x ray should be made on _________.

a.) first inspiration
b.) expiration
c.) second inspiration
d.) second expiration

Answer 6

c.) second inspiration

Question 7

Why does the right lung sit higher in the thoracic cavity than the first lung?

a.) because of the hilum
b.) because of the diaphragm
c.) because of the costophrenic angles
d.) becuase of the liver

Answer 7

d.) because of the liver

Question 8

Radiolucent is termed as _________.

a.) can not easily pass through.
b.) only pass half through
c.) can easily pass through
d.) are stopped

Answer 8

c.) can easily pass through

Question 9

What is the correct distance for centering on a female radiograph?

a.) 2 in
b.) 7 in
c.) 8 in
d.) 4 in

Answer 9

b.) 7 in

Question 10

How high should the IR be placed above the shoulders for a chest radiograph?

a.) 72 in
b.) 1 in
c.) 1.5 to 2 inches
d.) 2 to 3 inches

Answer 10

c.) 1.5 to 2 inches