Question 1

In the erect adult bony thorax,the posterior portion of a typical rib is ____ higher or more superior to the anterior portion.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) 
B)  3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 13 cm) 
C)  6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) 
D)  10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) 
A)  1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) 
B)  3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 13 cm) 
C)  6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) 
D)  10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspend breathing upon inspiration. 
B)  Perform the study with the patient recumbent. 
C)  Use an analog kV range of 85 to 95. 
D)  Always include an anteroposterior (AP) projection as part of the routine. 
A)  Suspend breathing upon inspiration. 
B)  Perform the study with the patient recumbent. 
C)  Use an analog kV range of 85 to 95. 
D)  Always include an anteroposterior (AP) projection as part of the routine.

Question 3

Which aspect of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebral body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neck 
B)  Tubercles 
C)  Head 
D)  Facets 
A)  Neck 
B)  Tubercles 
C)  Head 
D)  Facets

Question 4

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  pectus excavatum. 
B)  flail chest. 
C)  pectus carinatum. 
D)  sternal protrusion. 
A)  pectus excavatum. 
B)  flail chest. 
C)  pectus carinatum. 
D)  sternal protrusion.

Question 5

The tubercle portion of a typical rib connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A young female patient from the emergency department (ED)is brought to radiology for rib examination.She is able to sit up or stand for the procedure.She indicates that the region of pain is to the right anterior-to-mid axillary region.Which rib projections should be performed to minimize the effective dose to this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA and RPO 
B)  AP and RPO 
C)  PA and RAO 
D)  PA and LAO 
A)  PA and RPO 
B)  AP and RPO 
C)  PA and RAO 
D)  PA and LAO

Question 7

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA and LAO 
B)  PA and RAO 
C)  AP and RAO 
D)  AP and LPO 
A)  PA and LAO 
B)  PA and RAO 
C)  AP and RAO 
D)  AP and LPO

Question 8

The suprasternal,manubrial,or jugular notch all correspond to the level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  T2-3. 
B)  T1. 
C)  T4-5. 
D)  C7. 
A)  T2-3. 
B)  T1. 
C)  T4-5. 
D)  C7.

Question 9

A right or left marker may be taped over the area of interest to indicate the location of the trauma to the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xiphoid process 
B)  Body 
C)  Sternoclavicular joint 
D)  Sternal angle 
A)  Xiphoid process 
B)  Body 
C)  Sternoclavicular joint 
D)  Sternal angle

Question 11

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  LAO 
D)  RAO 
A)  AP 
B)  PA 
C)  LAO 
D)  RAO

Question 12

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the level of the vertebra prominens (T1) 
B)  At the level of the sternal angle (T4-5) 
C)  Three inches (7 cm) distal to vertebra prominens (T2-3) 
D)  At the level of the thyroid cartilage (T9) 
A)  At the level of the vertebra prominens (T1) 
B)  At the level of the sternal angle (T4-5) 
C)  Three inches (7 cm) distal to vertebra prominens (T2-3) 
D)  At the level of the thyroid cartilage (T9)

Question 13

The radiographic appearance of the erosion of bony rib margins is a possible indication of:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomyelitis. 
B)  osteoblastic metastases. 
C)  spondylolysis. 
D)  osteolytic metastases. 
A)  osteomyelitis. 
B)  osteoblastic metastases. 
C)  spondylolysis. 
D)  osteolytic metastases.

Question 14

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum reveals that the patient's ribs are superimposed over the sternum.What needs to be done to correct this problem during the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the SID. 
B)  Angle the CR 5° anterior. 
C)  Ensure that the patient is not rotated. 
D)  Increase the kV. 
A)  Increase the SID. 
B)  Angle the CR 5° anterior. 
C)  Ensure that the patient is not rotated. 
D)  Increase the kV.

Question 15

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  T7. 
B)  T9-10. 
C)  T4-5. 
D)  L1-2. 
A)  T7. 
B)  T9-10. 
C)  T4-5. 
D)  L1-2.

Question 16

A patient with metastatic disease in the ribs comes to radiology following a nuclear medicine scan.The radiologist orders a right,upper posterior rib study performed.Which of the following positioning factors should be followed for this specific study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform positions erect if the patient's condition permits. 
B)  Exposure on full expiration. 
C)  Include the RPO position as part of the positioning routine. 
D)  Both A and C are correct. 
A)  Perform positions erect if the patient's condition permits. 
B)  Exposure on full expiration. 
C)  Include the RPO position as part of the positioning routine. 
D)  Both A and C are correct.

Question 17

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  RPO and lateral recumbent projections 
B)  AP and horizontal beam lateral projections 
C)  LPO and horizontal beam lateral projections 
D)  LPO and lateral recumbent projections 
A)  RPO and lateral recumbent projections 
B)  AP and horizontal beam lateral projections 
C)  LPO and horizontal beam lateral projections 
D)  LPO and lateral recumbent projections

Question 18

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Costocartilage 
B)  Sternal tendons 
C)  Costovertebral joints 
D)  Costotransverse joints 
A)  Costocartilage 
B)  Sternal tendons 
C)  Costovertebral joints 
D)  Costotransverse joints

Question 19

What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic type of patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  20° 
B)  15° 
C)  30° 
D)  10° 
A)  20° 
B)  15° 
C)  30° 
D)  10°

Question 20

The condition,flail chest,is most commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumothorax. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  blunt trauma. 
D)  congenital heart defect. 
A)  pneumothorax. 
B)  emphysema. 
C)  blunt trauma. 
D)  congenital heart defect.

In the erect adult bony thorax,the posterior portion of a typical rib is ____ higher or more superior to the anterior portion.

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Which aspect of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebral body?

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

The tubercle portion of a typical rib connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum.

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

The suprasternal,manubrial,or jugular notch all correspond to the level of:

A right or left marker may be taped over the area of interest to indicate the location of the trauma to the ribs.

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?

The radiographic appearance of the erosion of bony rib margins is a possible indication of:

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum reveals that the patient's ribs are superimposed over the sternum.What needs to be done to correct this problem during the repeat exposure?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

A patient with metastatic disease in the ribs comes to radiology following a nuclear medicine scan.The radiologist orders a right,upper posterior rib study performed.Which of the following positioning factors should be followed for this specific study?

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic type of patient?

The condition,flail chest,is most commonly caused by:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

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 10: Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

In the erect adult bony thorax,the posterior portion of a typical rib is ____ higher or more superior to the anterior portion.

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Which aspect of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebral body?

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

The tubercle portion of a typical rib connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum.

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

The suprasternal,manubrial,or jugular notch all correspond to the level of:

A right or left marker may be taped over the area of interest to indicate the location of the trauma to the ribs.

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

Where is the CR centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?

The radiographic appearance of the erosion of bony rib margins is a possible indication of:

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum reveals that the patient's ribs are superimposed over the sternum.What needs to be done to correct this problem during the repeat exposure?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

A patient with metastatic disease in the ribs comes to radiology following a nuclear medicine scan.The radiologist orders a right,upper posterior rib study performed.Which of the following positioning factors should be followed for this specific study?

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

What is the recommended degree of obliquity for an RAO projection of the sternum for an asthenic type of patient?

The condition,flail chest,is most commonly caused by:

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

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