Question 1

The approximate length of the sternum is _____ inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 D

Question 2

What is the recommended position for optimal demonstration of the upper anterior ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Lateral decubitus 
C)  Upright 
D)  Prone 
A)  Supine 
B)  Lateral decubitus 
C)  Upright 
D)  Prone C

Question 3

Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifth thoracic vertebra 
B)  Seventh thoracic vertebra 
C)  Manubrium sterni 
D)  Jugular notch 
A)  Fifth thoracic vertebra 
B)  Seventh thoracic vertebra 
C)  Manubrium sterni 
D)  Jugular notch B

Question 4

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12

Question 5

When performing the PA oblique projection (body rotation technique)of the sternoclavicular articulations,which of the joints would be demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both joints are demonstrated 
B)  The joint closest to the IR 
C)  The joint farthest from the IR 
D)  Both joints-but varies depending on body habitus 
A)  Both joints are demonstrated 
B)  The joint closest to the IR 
C)  The joint farthest from the IR 
D)  Both joints-but varies depending on body habitus

Question 6

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

Accepted Answer

A)  each other. 
B)  the sternum. 
C)  the costal cartilage of the seventh rib. 
D)  the body of the seventh rib. 
A)  each other. 
B)  the sternum. 
C)  the costal cartilage of the seventh rib. 
D)  the body of the seventh rib.

Question 7

The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 degrees caudad. 
B)  10 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 to 12 degrees caudad. 
D)  perpendicular. 
A)  5 degrees caudad. 
B)  10 degrees caudad. 
C)  10 to 12 degrees caudad. 
D)  perpendicular.

Question 8

Where is the top of the exposure field positioned for an AP oblique projection of the ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the level of T1 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the shoulder 
C)  1 inch above the  upper border of the shoulder 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the shoulder 
A)  At the level of T1 
B)  1 inch above the upper border of the shoulder 
C)  1 inch above the  upper border of the shoulder 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the shoulder

Question 9

To obtain a more uniform density,the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  slow,shallow breathing. 
A)  inspiration. 
B)  expiration. 
C)  suspended respiration. 
D)  slow,shallow breathing.

Question 10

What breathing instructions are given to the patient before making the exposure for this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhale and hold your breath. 
B)  Exhale and hold your breath. 
C)  Inhale,exhale,inhale and hold your breath. 
D)  Breathe normally. 
A)  Inhale and hold your breath. 
B)  Exhale and hold your breath. 
C)  Inhale,exhale,inhale and hold your breath. 
D)  Breathe normally.

Question 11

For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic

Question 12

How far is the top of the 14 * 17 inch (35* 43 cm)IR or exposure field placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch 
B)  1inches 
C)  2 inches 
D)  2inches 
A)  1 inch 
B)  1inches 
C)  2 inches 
D)  2inches

Question 13

What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 30 cm?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 degrees 
B)  16 degrees 
C)  19 degrees 
D)  22 degrees 
A)  12 degrees 
B)  16 degrees 
C)  19 degrees 
D)  22 degrees

Question 14

Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary portion of the right ribs 
B)  Axillary portion of the left ribs 
C)  Ribs above the diaphragm 
D)  Ribs below the diaphragm 
A)  Axillary portion of the right ribs 
B)  Axillary portion of the left ribs 
C)  Ribs above the diaphragm 
D)  Ribs below the diaphragm

Question 15

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top of the IR is at C7-T1. 
B)  Top of the IR is at T3. 
C)  Top of the IR is 1 inch above the jugular notch. 
D)  Top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch. 
A)  Top of the IR is at C7-T1. 
B)  Top of the IR is at T3. 
C)  Top of the IR is 1 inch above the jugular notch. 
D)  Top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch.

Question 16

Which two joints articulate with a vertebra? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Costovertebral 
B)  Costochondral 
C)  Costospinal 
D)  Costotransverse 
A)  Costovertebral 
B)  Costochondral 
C)  Costospinal 
D)  Costotransverse

Question 17

The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 degrees caudad. 
B)  10 degrees caudad. 
C)  15 degrees caudad. 
D)  perpendicular. 
A)  5 degrees caudad. 
B)  10 degrees caudad. 
C)  15 degrees caudad. 
D)  perpendicular.

Question 18

The total movement of the diaphragm will be less for which type of body habitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic 
A)  Sthenic 
B)  Asthenic 
C)  Hyposthenic 
D)  Hypersthenic

Question 19

Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axillary portion of right ribs 
B)  Axillary portion of left ribs 
C)  Left ribs above the diaphragm 
D)  Right ribs below the diaphragm 
A)  Axillary portion of right ribs 
B)  Axillary portion of left ribs 
C)  Left ribs above the diaphragm 
D)  Right ribs below the diaphragm

Question 20

The space between each of the ribs is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  costal cartilage. 
B)  intercostal spaces. 
C)  costovertebral joints. 
D)  costotransverse joints. 
A)  costal cartilage. 
B)  intercostal spaces. 
C)  costovertebral joints. 
D)  costotransverse joints.

Exam 10: Bony Thorax

The approximate length of the sternum is _____ inches.

What is the recommended position for optimal demonstration of the upper anterior ribs?

Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

When performing the PA oblique projection (body rotation technique)of the sternoclavicular articulations,which of the joints would be demonstrated?

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

Where is the top of the exposure field positioned for an AP oblique projection of the ribs?

To obtain a more uniform density,the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

What breathing instructions are given to the patient before making the exposure for this image?

For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body?

How far is the top of the 14 * 17 inch (35* 43 cm)IR or exposure field placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs?

What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 30 cm?

Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image?

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

Which two joints articulate with a vertebra? (Select all that apply.)

The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:

The total movement of the diaphragm will be less for which type of body habitus?

Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

The space between each of the ribs is called the:

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