Test Bank For Radiography Essentials for
Limited Practice, 6th - 2021 All Chapters
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - ANSWER>>the diaphram
The uppermost portion of the sternum is called the: - ANSWER>>the
manubrium
what 2 positions will demonstrate air-fluid levels? - ANSWER>>upright
and lateral decubitus
How many pairs of ribs are classified as "false ribs"? - ANSWER>>the
lower 5 pairs
what organs are found within the mediastinum? - ANSWER>>heart
trachea and esophagus
what projection benifits from the use of "breathing technique"? -
ANSWER>>Oblique sternum
describe the importance of using an upright position for chest
radiography? - ANSWER>>demonstrates air-fluid levels; allows
maximum lung expantion; minimizes magnification of the heart
name two ways a chest examination would differ from an examination
of the ribs: - ANSWER>>72 inch SID; and higher kVp
,Pneumoconiosis - ANSWER>>an inflammatory occupational lung
disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?
In chest radiography, which body habitus is best imaged by placing the
35 × 43 cm IR crosswise in the upright grid cabinet? -
ANSWER>>Hypersthenic
Where is the jugular notch located? - ANSWER>>At the top of the
manubrium
What is the purpose of the 72-inch SID used for chest radiography? -
ANSWER>>Minimizes magnification of the heart shadow
Which lung has three lobes? - ANSWER>>the right lung
Which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projection? -
ANSWER>>Posterior portion
What term also refers to the body of the sternum? -
ANSWER>>Gladiolus
What is the proper patient position for the PA oblique projection of the
sternum? - ANSWER>>15° to 30° RAO
If a patient is complaining of pain in the right, lower quadrant of the
abdomen, what anatomy might be the cause of pain? - ANSWER>>The
appendix
,Lateral projections of the chest are taken with the left side against the
IR because: - ANSWER>>Magnification of the cardiac silhouette is
minimized with the left side nearer the IR
What are the proper patient instructions for the PA projection of the
chest? - ANSWER>>Stop breathing after second deep inspiration
In which quadrant of the abdomen is the largest portion of the liver
located? - ANSWER>>Right, upper quadrant
Which of the following is true regarding persons with a hypersthenic
body habitus? - ANSWER>>Organs are located higher and more
horizontal
The inferior lateral "corners" of the lungs are called the: -
ANSWER>>Costophrenic angles
What is the purpose of rotating the patient's shoulders anteriorly for
the PA projection of the chest? - ANSWER>>This motion rotates the
scapulae out of the lungs
The number of floating ribs is: - ANSWER>>2 pair
The term "great vessels" refers to: - ANSWER>>The vessels that carry
blood to and from the heart
When the abdomen is divided into nine parts, the upper middle portion
is called the: - ANSWER>>Epigastric region
, What is the name of the upper portion of the lung? - ANSWER>>Apex
Where does the CR enter the patient for the upright, PA projection of
the chest? - ANSWER>>Midsagittal plane at the level of T7
What anatomy must be demonstrated on the upright, AP projection of
the abdomen? - ANSWER>>Diaphragm at the top of the image
Which ribs are best demonstrated when the exposure is made after the
patient suspended respirations after inspiration? - ANSWER>>Ribs 1 to
9
Which of the following techniques is desirable for chest radiography? -
ANSWER>>High kVp, high mA, and short exposure time
Which of the following make up the bony thorax? - ANSWER>>12 pairs
of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the sternum
What does the pneumonic "KUB" represent? - ANSWER>>Kidneys,
ureters, and bladder
The indention in the top of the manubrium is called the: -
ANSWER>>Manubrial notch
backscatter - ANSWER>>Scatter radiation that is directed back toward
the x-ray tube.
Limited Practice, 6th - 2021 All Chapters
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal
cavity? - ANSWER>>the diaphram
The uppermost portion of the sternum is called the: - ANSWER>>the
manubrium
what 2 positions will demonstrate air-fluid levels? - ANSWER>>upright
and lateral decubitus
How many pairs of ribs are classified as "false ribs"? - ANSWER>>the
lower 5 pairs
what organs are found within the mediastinum? - ANSWER>>heart
trachea and esophagus
what projection benifits from the use of "breathing technique"? -
ANSWER>>Oblique sternum
describe the importance of using an upright position for chest
radiography? - ANSWER>>demonstrates air-fluid levels; allows
maximum lung expantion; minimizes magnification of the heart
name two ways a chest examination would differ from an examination
of the ribs: - ANSWER>>72 inch SID; and higher kVp
,Pneumoconiosis - ANSWER>>an inflammatory occupational lung
disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?
In chest radiography, which body habitus is best imaged by placing the
35 × 43 cm IR crosswise in the upright grid cabinet? -
ANSWER>>Hypersthenic
Where is the jugular notch located? - ANSWER>>At the top of the
manubrium
What is the purpose of the 72-inch SID used for chest radiography? -
ANSWER>>Minimizes magnification of the heart shadow
Which lung has three lobes? - ANSWER>>the right lung
Which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projection? -
ANSWER>>Posterior portion
What term also refers to the body of the sternum? -
ANSWER>>Gladiolus
What is the proper patient position for the PA oblique projection of the
sternum? - ANSWER>>15° to 30° RAO
If a patient is complaining of pain in the right, lower quadrant of the
abdomen, what anatomy might be the cause of pain? - ANSWER>>The
appendix
,Lateral projections of the chest are taken with the left side against the
IR because: - ANSWER>>Magnification of the cardiac silhouette is
minimized with the left side nearer the IR
What are the proper patient instructions for the PA projection of the
chest? - ANSWER>>Stop breathing after second deep inspiration
In which quadrant of the abdomen is the largest portion of the liver
located? - ANSWER>>Right, upper quadrant
Which of the following is true regarding persons with a hypersthenic
body habitus? - ANSWER>>Organs are located higher and more
horizontal
The inferior lateral "corners" of the lungs are called the: -
ANSWER>>Costophrenic angles
What is the purpose of rotating the patient's shoulders anteriorly for
the PA projection of the chest? - ANSWER>>This motion rotates the
scapulae out of the lungs
The number of floating ribs is: - ANSWER>>2 pair
The term "great vessels" refers to: - ANSWER>>The vessels that carry
blood to and from the heart
When the abdomen is divided into nine parts, the upper middle portion
is called the: - ANSWER>>Epigastric region
, What is the name of the upper portion of the lung? - ANSWER>>Apex
Where does the CR enter the patient for the upright, PA projection of
the chest? - ANSWER>>Midsagittal plane at the level of T7
What anatomy must be demonstrated on the upright, AP projection of
the abdomen? - ANSWER>>Diaphragm at the top of the image
Which ribs are best demonstrated when the exposure is made after the
patient suspended respirations after inspiration? - ANSWER>>Ribs 1 to
9
Which of the following techniques is desirable for chest radiography? -
ANSWER>>High kVp, high mA, and short exposure time
Which of the following make up the bony thorax? - ANSWER>>12 pairs
of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the sternum
What does the pneumonic "KUB" represent? - ANSWER>>Kidneys,
ureters, and bladder
The indention in the top of the manubrium is called the: -
ANSWER>>Manubrial notch
backscatter - ANSWER>>Scatter radiation that is directed back toward
the x-ray tube.
