Question 1

Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larynx 
B)  Esophagus 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Hyoid bone 
A)  Larynx 
B)  Esophagus 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Hyoid bone

Question 2

MATCHING
Select the exposure factor adjustments needed for the pathologic indication(s) using manual exposure settings (no AEC).Increases or decreases in manual exposure factors are compared with the ideal exposure factors that would be used on a normal, healthy individual.
-Cystic fibrosis (severe)

Accepted Answer

A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0) 
A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0)

Question 3

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.)
-Increased lung dimensions (barrel-chested)

Accepted Answer

A) Tuberculosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumothorax 
D) Hemoptysis 
E) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
F)Pneumonia
G)Atelectasis
H)Pleurisy
I)Malignant lung cancer
J)Pulmonary edema 
A) Tuberculosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumothorax 
D) Hemoptysis 
E) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
F)Pneumonia
G)Atelectasis
H)Pleurisy
I)Malignant lung cancer
J)Pulmonary edema

Question 4

A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple injuries.The attending physician is concerned about a pleural effusion in the left lung.The patient had surgery recently and cannot stand.Which position/projection would be best to rule out the pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Apical lordotic 
D)  Left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Apical lordotic 
D)  Left lateral decubitus

Question 5

Which positioning line must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR for an AP projection of the upper airway?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentomeatal 
B)  Midcoronal 
C)  Acanthiomeatal 
D)  Orbitomeatal 
A)  Mentomeatal 
B)  Midcoronal 
C)  Acanthiomeatal 
D)  Orbitomeatal

Question 6

Part i refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyoid bone. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  laryngeal prominence. 
D)  epiglottis. 
A)  hyoid bone. 
B)  larynx. 
C)  laryngeal prominence. 
D)  epiglottis.

Question 7

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the right joint.What specific positioning error has been committed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left tilt 
B)  Rotation into the left anterior oblique (LAO) position 
C)  Right tilt 
D)  Rotation into the right anterior oblique (RAO) position 
A)  Left tilt 
B)  Rotation into the left anterior oblique (LAO) position 
C)  Right tilt 
D)  Rotation into the right anterior oblique (RAO) position

Question 8

Part iv refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  laryngeal prominence. 
B)  carina. 
C)  thyroid cartilage. 
D)  cricoid cartilage. 
A)  laryngeal prominence. 
B)  carina. 
C)  thyroid cartilage. 
D)  cricoid cartilage.

Question 9

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.)
-Severe cases appear as emphysema

Accepted Answer

A) Tuberculosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumothorax 
D) Hemoptysis 
E) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
F)Pneumonia
G)Atelectasis
H)Pleurisy
I)Malignant lung cancer
J)Pulmonary edema 
A) Tuberculosis 
B) Emphysema 
C) Pneumothorax 
D) Hemoptysis 
E) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
F)Pneumonia
G)Atelectasis
H)Pleurisy
I)Malignant lung cancer
J)Pulmonary edema

Question 10

What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enlargement of heart 
B)  Fluid in apices 
C)  Elevated diaphragm 
D)  Air bronchogram 
A)  Enlargement of heart 
B)  Fluid in apices 
C)  Elevated diaphragm 
D)  Air bronchogram

Question 11

Part iii refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid cartilage. 
B)  carina. 
C)  laryngeal prominence. 
D)  hyoid bone. 
A)  thyroid cartilage. 
B)  carina. 
C)  laryngeal prominence. 
D)  hyoid bone.

Question 12

A well-inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____ posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  8 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  12

Question 13

The central ray (CR)for an anteroposterior (AP)supine,adult chest projection,should be centered:

Accepted Answer

A)  to level of T4. 
B)  3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch. 
C)  at the vertebra prominens. 
D)  at the xiphoid process. 
A)  to level of T4. 
B)  3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch. 
C)  at the vertebra prominens. 
D)  at the xiphoid process.

Question 14

The CR is centered to midsternum for the AP apical lordotic projection with a 14- *17-inch (35 *43 cm)image receptor (IR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The lower concave area of the lung is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  base. 
B)  apex. 
C)  hilum. 
D)  costophrenic angle. 
A)  base. 
B)  apex. 
C)  hilum. 
D)  costophrenic angle.

Question 16

Air or gas that escapes into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  air bronchogram. 
B)  pneumothorax. 
C)  hemidiaphragm. 
D)  hemothorax. 
A)  air bronchogram. 
B)  pneumothorax. 
C)  hemidiaphragm. 
D)  hemothorax.

Question 17

A general rule states that radiographic grids must be used in chest radiography for:

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure factors using 80 kV or below. 
B)  exposure factors using 100 kV or greater. 
C)  all adults. 
D)  all pediatrics. 
A)  exposure factors using 80 kV or below. 
B)  exposure factors using 100 kV or greater. 
C)  all adults. 
D)  all pediatrics.

Question 18

Which of following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right lung contains three lobes. 
B)  The left bronchus is more horizontal than the right bronchus. 
C)  The right bronchus is shorter than the left bronchus. 
D)  The angle of divergence of the left bronchus is greater than that of the right bronchus. 
A)  The right lung contains three lobes. 
B)  The left bronchus is more horizontal than the right bronchus. 
C)  The right bronchus is shorter than the left bronchus. 
D)  The angle of divergence of the left bronchus is greater than that of the right bronchus.

Question 19

MATCHING
Select the exposure factor adjustments needed for the pathologic indication(s) using manual exposure settings (no AEC).Increases or decreases in manual exposure factors are compared with the ideal exposure factors that would be used on a normal, healthy individual.
-Mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Accepted Answer

A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0) 
A) Increase (+) 
B) Decrease (-) 
C) No change (0)

Question 20

What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of the chest rather than a PA?

Accepted Answer

A)  More radiation exposure to the lungs 
B)  Distortion of the ribs 
C)  AP projection requires more kV as compared with the PA projection 
D)  Increased magnification of the heart 
A)  More radiation exposure to the lungs 
B)  Distortion of the ribs 
C)  AP projection requires more kV as compared with the PA projection 
D)  Increased magnification of the heart

Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?

MATCHING Select the exposure factor adjustments needed for the pathologic indication(s) using manual exposure settings (no AEC).Increases or decreases in manual exposure factors are compared with the ideal exposure factors that would be used on a normal, healthy individual. -Cystic fibrosis (severe)

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Increased lung dimensions (barrel-chested)

A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple injuries.The attending physician is concerned about a pleural effusion in the left lung.The patient had surgery recently and cannot stand.Which position/projection would be best to rule out the pleural effusion?

Which positioning line must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR for an AP projection of the upper airway?

Part i refers to the:

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the right joint.What specific positioning error has been committed?

Part iv refers to the:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Severe cases appear as emphysema

What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

Part iii refers to the:

A well-inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____ posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm.

The central ray (CR)for an anteroposterior (AP)supine,adult chest projection,should be centered:

The CR is centered to midsternum for the AP apical lordotic projection with a 14- 17-inch (35 43 cm)image receptor (IR).

The lower concave area of the lung is termed the:

Air or gas that escapes into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as:

A general rule states that radiographic grids must be used in chest radiography for:

Which of following statements is NOT true?

What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of the chest rather than a PA?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

Exam 2: Chest

Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Increased lung dimensions (barrel-chested)

A patient is in the intensive care unit with multiple injuries.The attending physician is concerned about a pleural effusion in the left lung.The patient had surgery recently and cannot stand.Which position/projection would be best to rule out the pleural effusion?

Which positioning line must be placed perpendicular to the plane of the IR for an AP projection of the upper airway?

Part i refers to the:

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the left sternoclavicular joint is closer to the spine than the right joint.What specific positioning error has been committed?

Part iv refers to the:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Severe cases appear as emphysema

What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

Part iii refers to the:

A well-inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of ____ posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm.

The central ray (CR)for an anteroposterior (AP)supine,adult chest projection,should be centered:

The CR is centered to midsternum for the AP apical lordotic projection with a 14- *17-inch (35 *43 cm)image receptor (IR).

The lower concave area of the lung is termed the:

Air or gas that escapes into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as:

A general rule states that radiographic grids must be used in chest radiography for:

Which of following statements is NOT true?

What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of the chest rather than a PA?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters

The CR is centered to midsternum for the AP apical lordotic projection with a 14- 17-inch (35 43 cm)image receptor (IR).