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Post real test 1

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Where does the esophagus lie in relation to the trachea? Behind the trachea
Which of the following best describes the position of the thymus gland? Behind the manubrium sterni
What is the most optimal position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs? Upright
Why is the left lateral chest position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest? Patients heart is closer to the IR
The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed __________. Pneumothorax
Which of the following exposure techniques is required to penetrate all of the thoracic anatomy? High kVp
Which of the following are advantages of using an SID of 72 inches for chest radiographs? Decreased magnification of the heart and sharper outlines of the delicate lung structures
How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and Lateral chest radiographs? 1 1/2 to 2 inches
Where are the hands placed for a PA projection of the chest? Back of the hands on the hips
What is the CR angle for a PA chest radiograph? Perpendicular
What is the optimal respiration phase for a PA or lateral chest radiograph? Full inspiration-second breath
How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph? 10
How many degrees of body rotation are required for routine AP or PA oblique chest radiography? 45 degrees
What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique, LAO position of the chest during a cardiac series? 55-60
What is the CR angulation for an AP or PA oblique projection of the chest? 0 degrees
The AP oblique projections-RPO position of the chest corresponds to, and essentially produces the same image? PA oblique projection, LAO
What is the recommended SID for a supine AP chest radiograph? 72 inches
Which of the following will be observed on a supine AP chest radiograph? Clavicles projected higher and lung fields appear shorter
The lindblom method is used to demonstrate the __________. Pulmonary apices
What is the CR angle for the Lindblom method (lordotic position) of demonstrating the pulmonary apices? 0 degrees
How far should the patient stand in front of the grid device leaning backward for the lordotic position. 1 foot
What is the respiration phase for the AP axial projection of the pulmonary apices ? Inspiration
How is the CR positioned for an x-ray projection done with the patient placed in a decubitus position? Horizontal
How long should the patient remain in position before making the exposure when performing a projection in the lateral or dorsal decubitus position? 5 minutes
If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity, which side must the patient lie on? Affected side
If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate free air in the pleural cavity, which side must the patient lie on? Unaffected side
The radiographic projections performed using the decubitus positions are ____________. Lateral and AP/PA
What is the patient position for a lateral projection done in the dorsal decubitus position? Supine
Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on x-ray projections done using a decubitus position? Entire lung fields, patients arms not visible in the image and identification to indicate witch decubitus
The thoracic cavity is enclosed with a shiny, slippery lining called the _______. Serous membrane
Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged by diffusion within the __________. Alveoli
The costophrenic angle is a part of the _________. Lungs
Each lung is divided into specific segments called __________. Lobes
What is the recommended SID for a PA chest Radiograph? 72 inches
Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a supine AP chest radiograph? 1 1/2-2 inches above the relaxed shoulders
How far above the top of the shoulders should the IR be positioned for any decubitus position of the chest? 1 1/2-2 inches above the shoulders
Which ribs are called the false ribs? 8 to 12
Which of the following form the bony thorax? Sternum, 12 pairs of ribs, and 12 thoracic vertebrae
The space between each of the ribs is called the __________. Intercostal spaces
Which joints articulate with a vertebra? Costovertebral and costotransverse
For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body? Hypersthenic
Which of the following is the recommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm? Two deep expirations (or inspirations) and hold
Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum? PA oblique, RAO
Which of the following projections would be ulitized to demonstrate the sternum on a trauma patient who must remain relatively supine? Ap projections, LPO
How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum? 15-20
Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum? 7th thoracic vertebra
Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum? Expiration and slow, shallow breathing
The CR 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? 72 inches
Where should the patient'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 CR angle for a lateral sternum is ________. Perpendicular
Where is the center of the IR positioned for a PA projection of sternoclavicular joint? Third thoracic vertebra
How is the patients head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint? Turn the head to face the affected side
The phase of respiration for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joint is ________. Expiration
The CR 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)? 10-15 degrees
When performing the PA oblique projection (body rotation technique of the sternoclavicular articulations which of the joints would be demonstrated? The joint closest to the IR
How far is the top of the 35 x 43 cm 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 the scapulae are rotated away from he rib cage? back of the hand against the hips
The CR for a PA projection of the upper ribs is ________. 0 degrees
Where is the bottom of the IR positioned for an AP projection of the ribs (below the diaphragm)? At the illiac 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
How many ribs attach directly to the sternum? 7
The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to____________. The costal cartilages of the seventh rib
The thoracic viscera consists of the ____________. lungs, mediastinum, and diaphragm
The area between the two lungs is termed the _________. Mediastinum
The respiratory system consists of the _________. trachea and bronchi, and both lungs
Where does the trachea lie in relation to the esophagus? Anterior
What is the name of the hook-like process on the last tracheal cartilages? Carina
After entering the hilum, each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are there in the right lung? 3
The lungs are composed of a light spongy, elastic substance called the ___________. Parenchyma
The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is termed the ________. Apex
The right lung is about how much shorter than the left? 1 inch
What is the name of the double-walled serous membrane sac that encloses the lung? Pleura
Which of the following are a part of the mediastinum? Lungs, heart, and esophagus
Which of the following would not be included in the mediastinum? Larynx and diaphragm
Which of the following radiogrpahs are usually taken on a patient who is suspected of having a small amount of free air in the pleural cavity? Ap, full inspiration and and Ap full expiration
Which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph? Midsagittal Plane
Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a PA oblique projection of the lungs? 1 1/2-2 inches above the vertebral prominens
When the patient is properly positioned for a PA oblique of the chest, the CR will enter the body 2 inches anterior to the spine
For AP oblique projections of the chest the side of interest is generally ______________. The side closest to the IR
For PA oblique projections of the chest, the side of interest is generally __________________. The side farthest from the IR
If the patient cannot be placed in the lordotic position for radiography of the pulmonary apices, what is the CR angle that can be used to project the clavicles above the apices? 15-20 degrees cephalad
Which side of the patient's chest is placed against the vertical IR for a ventral or dorsal decubitus lateral projection? Affected side
What is the respiration phase for AP or lateral projections performed in the decubitus position? Full inspiration
Which of the following are required to produce a radiograph using a decubitus position? Patient in the recumbent position and horizontal x-ray beam
The thoracic cavity contains which of the following___________. Heart, thymus gland, and inferior esophagus
The smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree is the _________. Terminal bronchial
The space between the two pleural walls is called ____________. Pleural cavity
Which of the following should be clearly demonstrated on an AP or PA oblique projection of the lungs? Both lungs in their entirety, R and L primary bronchi, and the trachea filled with air
Where should the top of the IR be positioned for an AP oblique projection of the lungs? 1 1/2-2 inches above the jugular notch
Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart? PA oblique, RAO
What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs? Full inspiration
What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the ribs below the diaphragm? Full expiration
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