Question 1

The jugular notch is located on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sternum. 
B)  thyroid cartilage. 
C)  seventh cervical vertebra. 
D)  scapula. 
A)  sternum. 
B)  thyroid cartilage. 
C)  seventh cervical vertebra. 
D)  scapula.

Question 2

The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  T2-5. 
B)  the thymus gland. 
C)  the arch of the aorta. 
D)  T5-8. 
A)  T2-5. 
B)  the thymus gland. 
C)  the arch of the aorta. 
D)  T5-8.

Question 3

Top of image receptor placed approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm)above the shoulders is a recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower margin of the lungs for chest positioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  carina. 
B)  hilum. 
C)  thyroid cartilage. 
D)  costophrenic angle. 
A)  carina. 
B)  hilum. 
C)  thyroid cartilage. 
D)  costophrenic angle.

Question 6

A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax in the left lung.Because of trauma,the patient cannot stand or sit erect.Which of the following positions would best demonstrate this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) and right posterior oblique (RPO) 
D)  Left lateral decubitus 
A)  AP supine 
B)  Right lateral decubitus 
C)  Left posterior oblique (LPO) and right posterior oblique (RPO) 
D)  Left lateral decubitus

Question 7

A patient comes to radiology for a routine chest study.On the PA projection,the radiologist sees a possible calcification near a rib,but she cannot tell whether the calcification is in the lung or on the rib.What additional projections would assist with the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apical lordotic 
B)  Right lateral 
C)  Inspiration/expiration PA 
D)  Both lateral decubitus 
A)  Apical lordotic 
B)  Right lateral 
C)  Inspiration/expiration PA 
D)  Both lateral decubitus

Question 8

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are obscuring the base of the lungs.What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast shadow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask patient to lift breasts up and outward. 
B)  Use a higher kV (beyond 125) to penetrate tissue. 
C)  Have patient take a deeper inspiration before exposure. 
D)  Take an AP rather than PA projection. 
A)  Ask patient to lift breasts up and outward. 
B)  Use a higher kV (beyond 125) to penetrate tissue. 
C)  Have patient take a deeper inspiration before exposure. 
D)  Take an AP rather than PA projection.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a form of occupational lung disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silicosis 
B)  Tuberculosis 
C)  Anthracosis 
D)  Asbestosis 
A)  Silicosis 
B)  Tuberculosis 
C)  Anthracosis 
D)  Asbestosis

Question 10

The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  C1-3. 
B)  the carina. 
C)  the epiglottis. 
D)  C5-7. 
A)  C1-3. 
B)  the carina. 
C)  the epiglottis. 
D)  C5-7.

Question 11

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.)
-Patchy infiltrate with increased radiodensity

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 12

Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA)chest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following structures is NOT considered as a mediastinal structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Epiglottis 
A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Trachea 
D)  Epiglottis

Question 14

Pleurisy may be demonstrated radiographically by associated:

Accepted Answer

A)  pleural effusion. 
B)  empyema. 
C)  pneumothorax. 
D)  silicosis. 
A)  pleural effusion. 
B)  empyema. 
C)  pneumothorax. 
D)  silicosis.

Question 15

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.)
-Lung displaced from chest wall and no lung markings visible on radiograph

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 16

Of the following factors,which one is most crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in the chest?

Accepted Answer

A)  72-inch (183 cm) SID 
B)  High-kV technique 
C)  Patient in erect or decubitus position 
D)  Using high mA and short exposure time 
A)  72-inch (183 cm) SID 
B)  High-kV technique 
C)  Patient in erect or decubitus position 
D)  Using high mA and short exposure time

Question 17

What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent aspiration of food or fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uvula 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Hyoid bone 
D)  Oropharynx 
A)  Uvula 
B)  Epiglottis 
C)  Hyoid bone 
D)  Oropharynx

Question 18

What is the name of the structure that serves as a common passageway for both food and air?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Esophagus 
A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Pharynx 
D)  Esophagus

The jugular notch is located on the:

The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of:

Top of image receptor placed approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm)above the shoulders is a recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography.

The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower margin of the lungs for chest positioning.

The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is termed the:

A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax in the left lung.Because of trauma,the patient cannot stand or sit erect.Which of the following positions would best demonstrate this condition?

A patient comes to radiology for a routine chest study.On the PA projection,the radiologist sees a possible calcification near a rib,but she cannot tell whether the calcification is in the lung or on the rib.What additional projections would assist with the diagnosis?

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are obscuring the base of the lungs.What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast shadow?

Which of the following is NOT a form of occupational lung disease?

The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Patchy infiltrate with increased radiodensity

Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA)chest?

Which of the following structures is NOT considered as a mediastinal structure?

Pleurisy may be demonstrated radiographically by associated:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Lung displaced from chest wall and no lung markings visible on radiograph

Of the following factors,which one is most crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in the chest?

What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent aspiration of food or fluid?

What is the name of the structure that serves as a common passageway for both food and air?

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

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Exam 2: Chest

The jugular notch is located on the:

The heart is located in the anterior chest at the level of:

Top of image receptor placed approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm)above the shoulders is a recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography.

The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower margin of the lungs for chest positioning.

The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is termed the:

A patient enters the ED with a possible pneumothorax in the left lung.Because of trauma,the patient cannot stand or sit erect.Which of the following positions would best demonstrate this condition?

A patient comes to radiology for a routine chest study.On the PA projection,the radiologist sees a possible calcification near a rib,but she cannot tell whether the calcification is in the lung or on the rib.What additional projections would assist with the diagnosis?

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are obscuring the base of the lungs.What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast shadow?

Which of the following is NOT a form of occupational lung disease?

The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Patchy infiltrate with increased radiodensity

Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for a posteroanterior (PA)chest?

Which of the following structures is NOT considered as a mediastinal structure?

Pleurisy may be demonstrated radiographically by associated:

Match the correct disease or condition with the descriptions of radiographic appearance.(Use each choice only once.) -Lung displaced from chest wall and no lung markings visible on radiograph

Of the following factors,which one is most crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in the chest?

What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent aspiration of food or fluid?

What is the name of the structure that serves as a common passageway for both food and air?

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