Exam 3: Thoracic Viscera: Chest and Upper Airway

For AP oblique projections of the chest,the side of interest is generally the side _____ the IR.

Which positioning maneuver moves the scapulae out of the lateral aspects of the lungs?

Which two of the following radiographs are usually taken on a patient who is suspected of having a small amount of free air in the pleural cavity?

The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed:

How far above the top of the shoulders should the IR be positioned for any decubitus position of the chest?

Each lung is divided into specific segments called:

The thoracic cavity contains all of the following,except:

How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs?

If the patient cannot be placed in the lordotic position for radiography of the pulmonary apices,what is the central-ray angle that can be used to project the clavicles above the apices?

How is the central ray positioned for an x-ray projection done with the patient placed in a decubitus position?

Which of the following best describes the position of the thymus gland?

If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate free air in the pleural cavity,on which side must the patient lie?

What is the recommended SID for a PA chest radiograph?

Which two of the following will be observed on a supine AP chest radiograph? (Select all that apply.)

Where should the top of the IR be positioned for an AP oblique projection of the lungs?

What anatomy is labeled as letter A in the image below?

Why is the upright left lateral position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest?

Which side of the patient's chest is placed against the vertical IR for a ventral or dorsal decubitus lateral projection?

What is the name of the hooklike process on the last tracheal cartilage?