RTE 1503 Midterm Exam REVIEW 2026/2027 MOST
RECENT QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• The upper margins of the lungs is at the level of the: -✓✓ Vertebral Prominence
• The jugular notch is located on the: -✓✓ Sternum
• The internal prominence or ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
bronchi is termed the -✓✓ Carina
• Which of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest
series to be taken? -✓✓ Pneumothorax
• What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)? -✓✓ Air Bronchiogram
• The central day (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine adult chest projection should
be centered -✓✓ 3 to 4 inches (8-10cm) below the jugular notch
• A well-inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____
posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm. -✓✓ 10
• Which of the following technical factors is ideal for adult chest radiography? -✓✓ 120
kV, 800 mA, 1/40 sec, 72-inch (183 cm) SID
• A PA chest radiograph reveals that only seven ribs are seen above the diaphragm.
Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspirations of the lungs? -✓✓
Take exposure on second inspiration rather than the first.
• A correctly positioned lateral chest radiograph demonstrates some separation of the
posterior ribs owing to the divergent x-ray beam. But a separation of greater than ____
cm indicates objectionable rotation from a true lateral. -✓✓ 1
• What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of chest rather than
PA? -✓✓ Increased magnification of the heart
• Of the following factors, which one is more crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid
levels in the chest? -✓✓ Patient in erect or decubitus position.
• Which of the following factors must be applied to minimize distortion of the heart? -✓✓
72-inch (183 cm) SID
RECENT QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• The upper margins of the lungs is at the level of the: -✓✓ Vertebral Prominence
• The jugular notch is located on the: -✓✓ Sternum
• The internal prominence or ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
bronchi is termed the -✓✓ Carina
• Which of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest
series to be taken? -✓✓ Pneumothorax
• What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with
respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)? -✓✓ Air Bronchiogram
• The central day (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine adult chest projection should
be centered -✓✓ 3 to 4 inches (8-10cm) below the jugular notch
• A well-inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____
posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm. -✓✓ 10
• Which of the following technical factors is ideal for adult chest radiography? -✓✓ 120
kV, 800 mA, 1/40 sec, 72-inch (183 cm) SID
• A PA chest radiograph reveals that only seven ribs are seen above the diaphragm.
Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspirations of the lungs? -✓✓
Take exposure on second inspiration rather than the first.
• A correctly positioned lateral chest radiograph demonstrates some separation of the
posterior ribs owing to the divergent x-ray beam. But a separation of greater than ____
cm indicates objectionable rotation from a true lateral. -✓✓ 1
• What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of chest rather than
PA? -✓✓ Increased magnification of the heart
• Of the following factors, which one is more crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid
levels in the chest? -✓✓ Patient in erect or decubitus position.
• Which of the following factors must be applied to minimize distortion of the heart? -✓✓
72-inch (183 cm) SID
