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Merrills chapter 3
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| For radiographic purposes, the neck is divided into …….and …….portions | Posterior and anterior |
| Circle of structures located in the interior neck | Thyroid gland, and trachea |
| The structure of the upper neck that serves as the passage for both food and air and is common to the respiratory and digestive system is the…. | Pharynx |
| The portion of the pharynx located above the soft pallet is the …. | Nasopharynx |
| The portion of the pharynx located from the soft pallet to the hyoid bone is the… | Oropharynx |
| The Organ of The Voice is the…. | Larynx |
| Which cavity contains the heart and lungs? | Thoracic |
| Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? | The diaphragm |
| Which part of the thoracic cavity contains all thoracic organs except the lungs and Pleurea? | Mediastinum |
| What is the musculomembranous tubular structure located in front of the vertebrae and behind the nose, the mouth and larynx? | Pharynx |
| Which structure of the neck is approximately 1 1/2 inches in length and is situated below the root of the tongue and in front of the laryngeal pharynx? | Larynx |
| Which structure forms. The laryngeal prominence? | Thyroid cartilage |
| Which structure prevents leakage into the larynx during swallowing? | Epiglottis |
| What is the most superiority located structure of the neck? | Pharynx |
| What is the name of the area between the two pleural cavities? | Mediastinum |
| Which structure is not demonstrated within the mediastinum in a PA production of the chest? | Diaphragm |
| When performing the AP projection of soft tissue neck, at what level do you direct the central ray for the upper airway? | Jugular notch |
| When performing the AP projection of the soft tissue neck, and what level do you direct the central rate for the larynx and superior mediastinum? | Laryngeal prominence |
| What is the collimation light built in perimeters when performing P and lateral projection of the soft tissue neck? | 10 inches lengthwise, and 1 inch beyond the skin line of the anterior and posterior surface |
| Identified the breathing instructions when performing the AP and lateral projection of the soft tissue neck? | Expiration |
| Which pathologic condition of the lung involves the replacement of air with fluid in the lung interstitum | Pulmonary edema |
| Why should the chest images be performed with a 72 inch SID | The minimize magnification of the heart |
| Why should chess images be performed after the patient has suspended respiration after the second inspiration? | To expand the lung better |
| With reference to the IR, how are the midsagittal plane and the midcoronal plane position for the PA projection of the chest? | midsagittal- perpendicular midcoronal- parallel |
| For the PA projection of the chest, which positioning maneuver should be performed for the best removal of the scapula from the lung field | Rotate the shoulders forward |
| Why would the chest most likely be demonstrated using two PA projections? | To demonstrate pneumothorax |
| Which of the following is an effective way to detect rotation of the patient with a PA, projection image of the chest | The asymmetric appearance of the sternoclavicular joints |
| Which projection of the chest should the midsagittal plane be parallel with the IR | Lateral projection |
| With the reference to the IR, how are the mid coronal plane, and the midsagittal plane position for the lateral projection of the chest | Mid Coronel - perpendicular, Midsagittal -parallel |
| Which production of the chest s best demonstrates lung apices free From superimposition with the clavicles | AP axial projection, lordotic position |
| Which PA oblique projection of the chest may be used to evaluate the heart and great vessels when performing a cardiac series | 55 to 60° LAO |
| How many degrees should a patient be rotated for PA oblique projections of the chest to evaluate the lungs | RAO 45° LAO 45° |
| Using a lateral decubitus position for patients, who are unable to stand upright, best demonstrates which of the following logic conditions of the chest? | Air or fluid levels |
| With the reference to the IR, how are the midsagittal plane, and the Mid coronal plane position for the AP chest s, left lateral decubitus position | Midsagittal. - perpendicular Midcoronal - parallel |
| Which pathologic condition of the lungs is best demonstrated with the Ap chest lateral the cubitus position | Fluid levels in the left side or free air in the right side of the chest |
| Which pathologic condition of the lungs is best demonstrated with the AP right lateral decubitus position | Free air in the left side were fluid levels in the right side of the chest |
| Which radiographic position requires that the patient be replaced supine with the IR replace vertically against the patient right side, and a horizontal, central ray directed to the center of the IR | Dorsal decubitus |
| Which radiographic position requires the patient be placed prone? | Ventral decubitus |
| Which evaluation criterion pertains to the PA projection image of the chest | 10 posterior ribs should be visible above the diagram |
| Which evaluation criterium pertains to the PA projection image of the chest | The scapula should be projected outside the Lungfields |
| Which evaluation criteria pertains to the lateral projection image of the chest | The right posterior to the virtual column should be super imposed |
| Which evaluation criteria pertains to the AP axial projection lordotic position image of the chest | The rib should appear distorted The clavicle should lie superior to the apices |
| When performing the AP actual projection, lordotic position, image of the chest, at what level do you direct the central ray? | Midsternum |