Chest

Question 1

What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Answer 1

Diaphragm

Question 2

What are the proper patient instructions for the PA projection of the chest?

Answer 2

Stop breathing after second deep inspiration

Question 3

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA projection of the chest, as a demonstration of proper inspiration?

Answer 3

10 ribs

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 72-inch SID used for chest radiograph?

Answer 4

Minimize magnification of the heart shadow

Question 5

Which exposure technique is desirable for chest radiography?

Answer 5

High kVp, high mA, short exposure time

Question 6

Where does the CR enter the patient for the upright PA projection of the chest?

Answer 6

MSP at T7

Question 7

The inferolateral “corners” of the lungs, visible on a PA chest radiograph are called the

Answer 7

Costophrenic angles

Question 8

What conditions is an inflammatory, occupational lung disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?

Answer 8

Pneumoconiosis

Question 9

Which of the following projections is best for demonstration of the apices of the lungs without bony superimposition

Answer 9

AP Axial, lordotic position

Question 10

Where does the CR enter the patient for a lateral projection of the chest?

Answer 10

Midcoronal plane at T7

Question 11

What is the purpose of rotating the patients shoulders anteriorly for the PA projection of the chest?

Answer 11

To rotate scapulae out of the lungs

Question 12

The term “great vessels” refers to the

Answer 12

Vessels that carry blood to and from the heart

Question 13

What is the name of the upper portion of the lung?

Answer 13

Apex

Question 14

The inferomedial “corners” of the lungs, visible on a PA chest radiograph, are called the

Answer 14

Cardiophrenic angles

Question 15

Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demonstrate:

Answer 15

Pneumothorax

Question 16

What is the relationship between the esophagus and the trachea?

Answer 16

Esophagus is posterior to the trachea

Question 17

Which type of joint is a costotransverse joint?

Answer 17

Synovial gliding

Question 18

Which direction does the diaphragm move on inspiration?

Answer 18

Inferiorly

Question 19

Increasing the OID from 1-2in will result in

Answer 19

Decreased spatial resolution

Question 20

The proper medical term for a partial or total collapse of lung tissue is

Answer 20

Atelectasis

Question 21

The condition where pulmonary alveoli lose their elasticity and become permanently inflated, causing the patient to consciously exhale is

Answer 21

Emphysema

Question 22

The trachea bifurcates at what vertebral level

Answer 22

T4-T5

Question 23

What is true regarding an AP chest x-ray with the patient in the seated position?

Answer 23

The heart will be magnified more than with a PA positon

Question 24

The xiphoid process lies at what level on a sthenic patient?

Answer 24

T10

Question 25

The anterior first rib articulates with which anatomic structure

Answer 25

Manubrium

Question 26

What is a long-term condition of the lungs that manifests as obstruction of airway outflow?

Answer 26

COPD

Question 27

Rotation on a PA chest radiograph is demonstrated by

Answer 27

Unequal distances between the SC joints and the spine

Question 28

How many pairs of floating ribs are there

Answer 28

2

Question 29

Which radiograph would be best to demonstrate pleural effusion?

Answer 29

Lateral decubitus ches

Question 30

What are the structures in the mediastinum

Answer 30

Heart with great vessels, trachea, esophagus

Question 31

What is the sthenic body type

Answer 31

Average sized. 50% of the population

Question 32

What is the hyposthenic body type

Answer 32

Slender normal, 35% of the population

Question 33

What is the asthenic body type

Answer 33

Very slender

Question 34

What is the hypersthenic body type

Answer 34

Massive and stocky