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chapter 2, 3 and 10
practice questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of: | T5-T8 |
| A notch, or depression, located on the superior portion of the sternum is called: | jugular notch |
| The upper margin of the lungs is at the level of: | vertebra prominens |
| The extreme outermost lower portion of the lungs is called: | costophrenic angle |
| The lower concave area of the lungs is termed: | base |
| The central area in which bronchi and blood vessels enter the lung is called: | hilum |
| The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of: | T9-T10 |
| The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifuricates into the right and left bronchi is termed the: | carina |
| Air or gas that escapes into the plural cavity results in a condition known as: | pneumothorax |
| Which of the following is considered to be the most inferior? vocal cords, hyoid bone, corina, thyroid cartilage | carina |
| The pigg-o-stat is used to immobilize infants for: | upright chest radiography |
| The CR for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered at: | 3-4 inches inferior to the jugular notch |
| The two most common landmarks for chest positioning are the: | jugular notch and vertebra prominens |
| Which of the following objects does NOT have to be removed or moved before a chest radiography? -glasses, necklace, suspenders, bra. | glasses |
| The trachea bifuricates and forms the: | left and right bronchi |
| A general rule states that grids must be used in chest radiography for: | exposure factors above 100 kVp |
| Which projection is best used to visualize the apices of the lungs? | Anteroposterior (AP) axial chest |
| Top of the image receptor placed approximately 3 inches (7.6cm) above the shoulders is a recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography. | false, its 2 inches. |
| Pleurisy may be demonstrated radiographically by associated: | pleural effusion |
| What is the name of the section of cartilage that connects the anterior end of the ribs to the sternum? | costocartilage |
| A condition in which excess fluid builds up in the lungs as a result of obstruction of the pulmonary circulation is termed: | pulmonary edema |
| Which of the following ribs is considered a false rib? -1st, 7th, 9th, none. | 9th |
| The correct term for the seventh cervical vertebra: | vertebra prominens |
| How many degrees of rotation are required for the oblique projection of axillary ribs? | 45 degrees |
| The two routine positions used to demonstrate the sternum are: | RAO and lateral |
| What degree of rotation is used for a routine RAO position of the sternum? | 15-20 degrees |
| The preferred imaging modality to visualize the gallbladder is: | ultrasound |
| How is chest rotation detected on a lateral chest image? | superimposition is seen of the ribs posterior to the vertebral column |
| Which aspect of the GI tract is primarily responsible for digestion, absorption, and reabsorbtion? | small intestine |
| Inflammation of the appendix is? | appendicitis |
| Which aspect of the GI tract is responsible for the synthesis, and absorption of vitamins K and B and amino acids? | large intestine |
| The three divisions of the small intestine are: | duodenum, jejunum, ileum. |
| The colon is divided into _______sections and has ______ flexures. | 4 sections and 2 flexures. |
| T or F: The pharynx is a common passageway for both food and respiration. | true |
| The "adams apple" is formally referred to as the: | Laryngeal prominence |
| The trachea extends from C6 to approximately: | T5 |
| T or F: The left bronchus is smaller in diameter than the right but is approximately twice as long. | true |
| The outermost layer of the pleura is referred to as the: | parietal pleura |
| Which of the following is NOT a mediastinal structure? | epiglottis |
| What is the first portion of the small intestine and its function? | duodenum function: ducts in the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas drain in duodenum to aid in digestion |
| The 6 organs of the digestive system | 1. oral cavity 2.pharynx 3.esophagus 4.stomach 5. small intestine 6. large intestine |
| What are gallstones composed of? | cholesterol or a pigment made of bile salts, phosphate,and carbonate |
| What is the function of the pharynx? | passageway for food and fluids, as well as air |
| At what level does the upper larnyx correspond to? | C3 |
| At what level does the lower larynx correspond to? | C6 |
| What is the name of the cartilage that forms the wall in the larynx? | cricoid cartliage |
| Function of the thyroid gland | stores certain hormones and releases them slowly to aid in regulation of body metabolism |
| Function of the parathyroid glands | store and secrete hormones that aid in specific blood functions, including maintenance of blood calcium levels by stimulating bone break down to increase calcium |
| function of thymus gland | production and maturation of immune cells |
| What radiographs are used to visualize the trachea and larynx? | AP and lateral of upper airway |
| Blood in pleural cavity | Hemothorax |
| Fluid within pleural cavity | Pleurisy |
| Which of the following projections will best demonstrate intraperitoneal free air? | left lateral decubitus |
| What two large abdominal muscles extend next to the lumbar spine and are indicators of a well-exposed KUB? | psoas major |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the accessory organs for digestion? spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder | spleen |
| What is the name of the double-fold of peritoneum that extends from the lesser curvature of the stomach to portions of the liver? | mesentary |
| The transverse colon is classified as a(n) __________ structure. | intraperitoneal "within" |
| The pancreas is classified as a(n) ____________ structure. | Retroperitoneal "behind" |
| The sigmoid colon is located in the _______ quadrant. | Left lower quadrant (LLQ) |
| A pathologic condition in which twisting of a loop of intestine creates an obstruction is termed | intussusception |
| What is the preferred length of time a patient should lie on his or her side prior to a lateral decubitus projection? | 10 to 20 minutes |
| Where is the CR centered for an AP erect abdomen projection as part of an acute abdomen series? | 1 to 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest |
| Which of the following projections will best demonstrate intraperitoneal free air? | left lateral decubitus |
| The bony thorax includes the ribs, sternum, and: | thoracic vertebra |
| the xiphoid process does not become totally ossified until the age of: | 40 years |
| The sternal angle corresponds to the vertebral level of: | T4-T5 |
| T or F: The anterior ends of the ribs do not attach directly to the sternum. | |
| The inside margin of the rib, containing the blood vessels and nerves, is called the: | costal groove |
| The sternocostal joint of the first rib is classified as: | synarthrodial |
| The bony thorax consists of: | a single sternum, 2 clavicles, 2 scapulas 12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebraes. |
| The four divisions of the respiratory systems: | pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs |
| The trachea is located ___________ to the esophagus. | anteriorly |
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