RTE 1503 Midterm Review || Questions and Answers.
The two most common landmarks for chest positioning are the: correct answers jugular notch
and vertebra prominens
The vertebral Prominence corresponda to the level of: correct answers C7
The upper margins of the lungs is at the level of the: correct answers Vertebral Prominence
The jugular notch is located on the: correct answers Sternum
The internal prominence or ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is
termed the correct answers Carina
Which of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series
to be taken? correct answers Pneumothorax
What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS)? correct answers Air Bronchiogram
The central day (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine adult chest projection should be
centered correct answers 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. correct answers 10
Which of the following technical factors is ideal for adult chest radiography? correct answers
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? correct answers 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. correct answers 1
What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of chest rather than PA?
correct answers Increased magnification of the heart
Of the following factors, which one is more crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in
the chest? correct answers Patient in erect or decubitus position.
Which of the following factors must be applied to minimize distortion of the heart? correct
answers 72-inch (183 cm) SID
Of the following positional actions, which one will remove the majority of the scapulae from the
lung fields? correct answers Roll shoulders forward.
For an average female patient, where is the CR placed for a PA projection of the chest? correct
answers 7 inches (18cm) below the vertebral prominenece
What type of CR angle is required for the AP semiaxial projection of the lung apices? correct
answers 10 to 20
Which chest oblique position will best demonstrate the air-filled trachea, heart, and great
vessels? correct answers 60 degrees LAO
The two most common landmarks for chest positioning are the: correct answers jugular notch
and vertebra prominens
The vertebral Prominence corresponda to the level of: correct answers C7
The upper margins of the lungs is at the level of the: correct answers Vertebral Prominence
The jugular notch is located on the: correct answers Sternum
The internal prominence or ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is
termed the correct answers Carina
Which of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series
to be taken? correct answers Pneumothorax
What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory
distress syndrome (RDS)? correct answers Air Bronchiogram
The central day (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine adult chest projection should be
centered correct answers 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. correct answers 10
Which of the following technical factors is ideal for adult chest radiography? correct answers
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? correct answers 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. correct answers 1
What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of chest rather than PA?
correct answers Increased magnification of the heart
Of the following factors, which one is more crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in
the chest? correct answers Patient in erect or decubitus position.
Which of the following factors must be applied to minimize distortion of the heart? correct
answers 72-inch (183 cm) SID
Of the following positional actions, which one will remove the majority of the scapulae from the
lung fields? correct answers Roll shoulders forward.
For an average female patient, where is the CR placed for a PA projection of the chest? correct
answers 7 inches (18cm) below the vertebral prominenece
What type of CR angle is required for the AP semiaxial projection of the lung apices? correct
answers 10 to 20
Which chest oblique position will best demonstrate the air-filled trachea, heart, and great
vessels? correct answers 60 degrees LAO
