RADR 1311 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
Which of the following is a condition in which all or part of a lung
collapsed, requiring an increase in manual exposure (analog) factors?
a. Pneumonia
b. Pneumothorax
c. Bronchiecstasis
d. Atelectasis - ANSWERS-d. Atelectasis
Which of the following is NOT a form of occupational lung disease?
a. Silicosis
b. Tuberculosis
c. Anthracosis
d. Asbestosis - ANSWERS-b. Tuberculosis
Which positioning line must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the
IR for an AP protection of the upper airway? - ANSWERS-
Acanthiomeatal
Why must the technologist slightly angle the CR caudad for most AP
projections of the chest? - ANSWERS-Prevents clavicles from
obscuring apices of the lungs.
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, RADR 1311 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right
clavicle. The PA and left lateral projections are inconclusive. Which
additional projection/position can be taken to demonstrate this possible
mass? - ANSWERS-AP lordotic
A patient enters the ED with a possible hemothorax in the right lung.
With assistance, the Lakeview cab sit erect on a cart. Which of the
following routines would best demonstrate this condition?
a. Erect PA and erect right lateral on cart
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Left lateral decubitus
d. RPO and LAO erect - ANSWERS-a. Erect PA and erect right lateral
on cart
A patient comes to radiology for a routine chest study. On the PA
projection, the radiologist sees a possible calcification near a rib, but she
cannot tell whether the calcification is in the lung or on the rib. What
additional projections would assist with the diagnosis? - ANSWERS-
Inspiration/Expiration PA
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, RADR 1311 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax in the left lung.
Because of trauma, the patient cannot stand or sit erect. Which of the
following positions would best demonstrate this condition?
a. AP supine
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Left posterior oblique (LPO) and right posterior oblique (RPO)
d. Left lateral decubitus - ANSWERS-b. Right lateral decubitus
A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple injuries. The
attending physician is concerned about a pleural effusion in the left lung.
The patient cannot stand or sit erect due to age. Which
position/projection would be best to rule out the pleural effusion? -
ANSWERS-Left lateral decubitus
Am ambulatory patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of
possible pneumonia. The patient complains of pain in the center of her
chest. What positioning routine should be performed on this patient? -
ANSWERS-AP and right lateral projections
A patient enters the emergency department (ED) to be treated for severe
trauma. The physician orders an AP supine chest to evaluate the lungs.
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EXAM
Which of the following is a condition in which all or part of a lung
collapsed, requiring an increase in manual exposure (analog) factors?
a. Pneumonia
b. Pneumothorax
c. Bronchiecstasis
d. Atelectasis - ANSWERS-d. Atelectasis
Which of the following is NOT a form of occupational lung disease?
a. Silicosis
b. Tuberculosis
c. Anthracosis
d. Asbestosis - ANSWERS-b. Tuberculosis
Which positioning line must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the
IR for an AP protection of the upper airway? - ANSWERS-
Acanthiomeatal
Why must the technologist slightly angle the CR caudad for most AP
projections of the chest? - ANSWERS-Prevents clavicles from
obscuring apices of the lungs.
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, RADR 1311 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right
clavicle. The PA and left lateral projections are inconclusive. Which
additional projection/position can be taken to demonstrate this possible
mass? - ANSWERS-AP lordotic
A patient enters the ED with a possible hemothorax in the right lung.
With assistance, the Lakeview cab sit erect on a cart. Which of the
following routines would best demonstrate this condition?
a. Erect PA and erect right lateral on cart
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Left lateral decubitus
d. RPO and LAO erect - ANSWERS-a. Erect PA and erect right lateral
on cart
A patient comes to radiology for a routine chest study. On the PA
projection, the radiologist sees a possible calcification near a rib, but she
cannot tell whether the calcification is in the lung or on the rib. What
additional projections would assist with the diagnosis? - ANSWERS-
Inspiration/Expiration PA
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, RADR 1311 MIDTERM LATEST
EXAM
A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax in the left lung.
Because of trauma, the patient cannot stand or sit erect. Which of the
following positions would best demonstrate this condition?
a. AP supine
b. Right lateral decubitus
c. Left posterior oblique (LPO) and right posterior oblique (RPO)
d. Left lateral decubitus - ANSWERS-b. Right lateral decubitus
A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple injuries. The
attending physician is concerned about a pleural effusion in the left lung.
The patient cannot stand or sit erect due to age. Which
position/projection would be best to rule out the pleural effusion? -
ANSWERS-Left lateral decubitus
Am ambulatory patient comes to radiology with a clinical history of
possible pneumonia. The patient complains of pain in the center of her
chest. What positioning routine should be performed on this patient? -
ANSWERS-AP and right lateral projections
A patient enters the emergency department (ED) to be treated for severe
trauma. The physician orders an AP supine chest to evaluate the lungs.
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