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Merrills chapter 3

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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
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