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Positioning Review

Chest, Ribs, and Sternum

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Which of the following forms the Bony Thorax? Sternum,12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae
The ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior ends situated in comparison to the posterior ends? 3 to 5 inches lower
The space between each of the rib is called the_______. intercostal spaces
Which joints articulate with the vertebra? costovertebral, costotransverse
For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body? hypersthenic
For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the lowest position in the body? hyposthenic
What is the distance of movement of the diaphragm between deep inspiration and deep expiration? 1 1/2 inches
The total movement of the diaphragm will be less for which type of the body habitus? hypersthenic
Which of the following is the reccommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm? two deep expiration (or inspiration) and hold
Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum? PA oblique, RAO
Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart? PA oblique, RAO
Which of the following projection would be used to demonstrate the sternum on a trauma pt who must remain relatively supine? AP projection, LPO
How much should the body be rotated fora PA oblique projection of the sternum? 15-20 degrees
Where is the IR centered for the PA oblique sternum? seventh thoracic vertebra
Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum? expiration and slow shallow breathing
The central ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is________. perpendicular
Which SID is recommended for the lateral projection of the sternum for management of magnification? 72inches
Where should the pt's hands be positioned for an upright lateral sternum? locked behind the back
What is the respiration phase for a lateral projection of the sternum? deep inspiration
The central ray angle for a lateral sternum is_______. perpendicular
Where is the center of the IR positioned for a PA projection of sternoclavicular joints? 3rd thoracic vertebra
How is the head positioned for a PA projection of both sternoclavicular articulations? with the midsagittal plane vertical
How is the pt's head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint? turn the head to face the affected
The phase of respiration for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints is_______. expiration
The central ray angulation for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joint is________. 0 degrees
How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique) is____________. 10 to 15 degrees
The central ray angulation forthe PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique) is___________. perpendicular
When performing the PA oblique projection (body rotation techn) of the SC articulations, which of the joints would be demonstrated? the joint closest to the IR
Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart? LAO & RPO
Which of the following is the reccommended position for optimal demonstration of the upper anterior ribs? Standing & seated upright
How far is the top of the 35 x 43cm IR placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs? 1 1/2 inches
How are the hands placed for a PA projection of the ribs so that the scapulae are rotated away from the rib cage? back of the hands against the hips
What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs? full inspiration
The central ray for a PA projection of the upper ribs is ________. 0 degrees
What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the ribs below the diaphragm? full expiration
Where is the bottom o the IR positioned for an AP projection of the ribs (below the diaphragm)? at the iliac crest
How much is the body rotated for an AP or PA axillary projection of the ribs? 45 degrees
Which ribs are demonstrated on an AP oblique projection? side closest to the IR
The sternum is how long? 6 inches
The easy palpable superior border of the manubrium is called the_______. jugular notch
How many ribs attach directly to the sternum? 7
The costal cartilage of the 8th through 10th ribs attach to________. the costal cartilage of the 7th rib
Which ribs are called the true ribs? 1 to 7
Which ribs are called the false ribs? 8 to 12
Which ribs are attached to the vertebrae only? 11 and 12
The 12 costovertebral joints of the ribs are_______. synovial-gliding
The 10 costochondral joints of the ribs are_______. Cartilaginous-synchondroses
What degree of the xray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a pt whose thorax measures 30cm? 12 degrees
What degree of xray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a pt whose thorax measures 15cm? 22 degrees
What is the reccommended SID necessary to blur the posterior ribs on a PA oblique projection of the sternum? 30 inches
How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum? top of the IR is 1 1/2 inches above the jugular notch
To obtain a more uniform density, the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of the SC joints is_______. expiration
Where is the top of the IR positioned for an AP oblique projection of the lower ribs? 35 x 43cm crosswise
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