RTE 1503 Midterm Question and Answer [2026] |
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Complete Exam Prep
• The vertebral Prominence corresponda to the level of: -✓✓ C7
• 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
• Of the following positional actions, which one will remove the majority of the
scapulae from the lung fields? -✓✓ Roll shoulders forward.
• For an average female patient, where is the CR placed for a PA projection of the
chest? -✓✓ 7 inches (18cm) below the vertebral prominenece
• What type of CR angle is required for the AP semiaxial projection of the lung
apices? -✓✓ 10 to 20
• Which chest oblique position will best demonstrate the air-filled trachea, heart,
and great vessels? -✓✓ 60 degrees LAO
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Complete Exam Prep
• The vertebral Prominence corresponda to the level of: -✓✓ C7
• 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
• Of the following positional actions, which one will remove the majority of the
scapulae from the lung fields? -✓✓ Roll shoulders forward.
• For an average female patient, where is the CR placed for a PA projection of the
chest? -✓✓ 7 inches (18cm) below the vertebral prominenece
• What type of CR angle is required for the AP semiaxial projection of the lung
apices? -✓✓ 10 to 20
• Which chest oblique position will best demonstrate the air-filled trachea, heart,
and great vessels? -✓✓ 60 degrees LAO
