Exam 3: Thoracic Viscera: Chest and Upper Airway

Which two of the following are advantages of using an SID of 72 inches for chest radiography?

The thoracic cavity is enclosed with a shiny,slippery lining called the:

The laryngeal prominence known as the Adam's apple is the:

What is the name of the tongue-shaped process on the anterior-medial border of the left lung?

The right lung is about how much shorter than the left?

For the AP projection of the pharynx and larynx,the central ray should be directed perpendicular to the:

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged by diffusion within the:

The aspiration of a foreign particle in the lung is termed:

Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is termed:

Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a supine AP chest radiograph?

How many degrees of body rotation are required for routine AP or PA oblique chest radiography?

Which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph?

What is the patient position for a lateral projection done in the dorsal decubitus position?

What is the respiration phase for AP or lateral projections performed in the decubitus position?

Which is the most common imaging modality for examination of the soft palate,pharynx,and larynx?

Which of the following exposure techniques is required to penetrate all of the thoracic anatomy?

The smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree is the _____ bronchial.

Inflammation of the bronchi would be termed:

A chronic condition with persistent obstruction of the bronchial airflow is termed:

When the patient is properly positioned for a PA oblique projection of the chest,the central ray will enter the body: