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The thoracic vertebrae are unique in that they participate in the following articulations:
1. costovertebral
2. costotransverse
3. costochondral
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
In order to demonstrate undistorted air/fluid levels, the CR must always be directed
A. parallel with the long axis of the body/part
B. parallel with the floor
C. perpendicular to the long axis of the body/part
D. perpendicular to the floor - CORRECT ANSWERS B. parallel with the floor
All of the following statements regarding the PA projection of the skull, with the central ray
perpendicular to the IR, are true, except
A. OML is perpendicular to the IR
B. petrous pyramids fill the orbits
C. MSP is parallel to the IR
D. central ray exits at the nasion - CORRECT ANSWERS C. MSP is parallel to the IR
Which of the paranasal sinuses is composed of many thin-walled air cells?
A. frontal
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B. sphenoid
C. ethmoid
D. maxillary - CORRECT ANSWERS C. ethmoid
the intervertebral joints of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the
A. midcoronal plane 45 deg to the IR
B. MSP 45 deg to the IR
C. midcoronal plane 70 deg to the IR
D. MSP parallel to the IR - CORRECT ANSWERS D. MSP parallel to the IR
Which of the following structures is subject to blowout fracture?
A. ethmoid sinuses
B. Zygomatic arches
C. mandibular condyle
D. orbital floor - CORRECT ANSWERS D orbital floor
Aspirated foreign bodies in older children and adults are most likely to lodge in the
A. right main bronchus
B. left main bronchus
C. esophagus
D. proximal stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS A. right main bronchus
Which of the following is (are) important when positioning the patient for a PA projection of the
chest?
1. The patient should be examined in the erect position
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2. clavicles should be brought above the apices
3. scapulae should be brought lateral to the lung fields
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 1 and 3 only
Chest radiography should be performed using 72-inch SID whenever possible in order to
1. visualize vascular markings
2. obtain better lung detail
3. maximize magnification of the heart
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA projection of the chest can be an indication of
A. pleural effusion
B. ascites
C. bronchitis
D. emphysema - CORRECT ANSWERS A. pleural effusion
Which of the following conditions is characterized by "flattening" of the diaphragm?
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A. emphysema
B. empyema
C. atelectasis
D. pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWERS A. emphysema
Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demonstrate
1. pneumothorax
2. presence of a foreign body
3. bronchitis
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following criteria are used to evaluate a good PA projection of the chest?
1. Then posterior ribs should be visualized
2. Sternoclavicular joints should be symmetrical
3. scapulae should be outside the lung fields
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS D. 1, 2, and 3
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The thoracic vertebrae are unique in that they participate in the following articulations:
1. costovertebral
2. costotransverse
3. costochondral
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
In order to demonstrate undistorted air/fluid levels, the CR must always be directed
A. parallel with the long axis of the body/part
B. parallel with the floor
C. perpendicular to the long axis of the body/part
D. perpendicular to the floor - CORRECT ANSWERS B. parallel with the floor
All of the following statements regarding the PA projection of the skull, with the central ray
perpendicular to the IR, are true, except
A. OML is perpendicular to the IR
B. petrous pyramids fill the orbits
C. MSP is parallel to the IR
D. central ray exits at the nasion - CORRECT ANSWERS C. MSP is parallel to the IR
Which of the paranasal sinuses is composed of many thin-walled air cells?
A. frontal
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B. sphenoid
C. ethmoid
D. maxillary - CORRECT ANSWERS C. ethmoid
the intervertebral joints of the thoracic spine are demonstrated with the
A. midcoronal plane 45 deg to the IR
B. MSP 45 deg to the IR
C. midcoronal plane 70 deg to the IR
D. MSP parallel to the IR - CORRECT ANSWERS D. MSP parallel to the IR
Which of the following structures is subject to blowout fracture?
A. ethmoid sinuses
B. Zygomatic arches
C. mandibular condyle
D. orbital floor - CORRECT ANSWERS D orbital floor
Aspirated foreign bodies in older children and adults are most likely to lodge in the
A. right main bronchus
B. left main bronchus
C. esophagus
D. proximal stomach - CORRECT ANSWERS A. right main bronchus
Which of the following is (are) important when positioning the patient for a PA projection of the
chest?
1. The patient should be examined in the erect position
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2. clavicles should be brought above the apices
3. scapulae should be brought lateral to the lung fields
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 1 and 3 only
Chest radiography should be performed using 72-inch SID whenever possible in order to
1. visualize vascular markings
2. obtain better lung detail
3. maximize magnification of the heart
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA projection of the chest can be an indication of
A. pleural effusion
B. ascites
C. bronchitis
D. emphysema - CORRECT ANSWERS A. pleural effusion
Which of the following conditions is characterized by "flattening" of the diaphragm?
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A. emphysema
B. empyema
C. atelectasis
D. pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWERS A. emphysema
Inspiration and expiration projections of the chest may be performed to demonstrate
1. pneumothorax
2. presence of a foreign body
3. bronchitis
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the following criteria are used to evaluate a good PA projection of the chest?
1. Then posterior ribs should be visualized
2. Sternoclavicular joints should be symmetrical
3. scapulae should be outside the lung fields
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 - CORRECT ANSWERS D. 1, 2, and 3
