Question 1

What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing 
A)  Full expiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing B

Question 2

Which ribs are called the false ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 7 
B)  1 to 10 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  11 and 12 
A)  1 to 7 
B)  1 to 10 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  11 and 12 C

Question 3

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. D

Question 4

The phase of respiration for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

How is the patient's head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn the head to face the affected side. 
B)  Turn the head to face the unaffected side. 
C)  With the forehead and nose on the table 
D)  With the midsagittal plane vertical. 
A)  Turn the head to face the affected side. 
B)  Turn the head to face the unaffected side. 
C)  With the forehead and nose on the table 
D)  With the midsagittal plane vertical.

Question 7

The 12 costovertebral joints of the ribs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial-pivot. 
B)  synovial-gliding. 
C)  cartilaginous-symphysis. 
D)  cartilaginous-synchondroses. 
A)  synovial-pivot. 
B)  synovial-gliding. 
C)  cartilaginous-symphysis. 
D)  cartilaginous-synchondroses.

Question 8

The 10 costochondral joints of the ribs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial-pivot. 
B)  synovial-gliding. 
C)  cartilaginous-symphysis. 
D)  cartilaginous-synchondroses. 
A)  synovial-pivot. 
B)  synovial-gliding. 
C)  cartilaginous-symphysis. 
D)  cartilaginous-synchondroses.

Question 9

Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum?
1)Inspiration
2)Expiration
3)Slow, shallow breathing

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 10

Which of the following is the recommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  One deep inspiration (or expiration) and hold 
B)  Two deep expirations (or inspirations) and hold 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing 
A)  One deep inspiration (or expiration) and hold 
B)  Two deep expirations (or inspirations) and hold 
C)  Suspended respiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing

Question 11

What is the distance of movement of the diaphragm between deep inspiration and deep expiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 $1 / 2$ inches 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  4 inches 
A)  1 $1 / 2$ inches 
B)  2 inches 
C)  3 inches 
D)  4 inches

Question 12

Which ribs are attached to the vertebrae only?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 7 
B)  1 to 10 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  11 and 12 
A)  1 to 7 
B)  1 to 10 
C)  8 to 12 
D)  11 and 12

Question 13

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

Question 14

How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique)?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  10 to 15 degrees 
D)  20 to 30 degrees 
A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  10 to 15 degrees 
D)  20 to 30 degrees

Question 15

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the ribs below the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspended respiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Full expiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing 
A)  Suspended respiration 
B)  Full inspiration 
C)  Full expiration 
D)  Slow, shallow breathing

Question 16

Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The easily palpable superior border of the manubrium is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  body. 
B)  xiphoid. 
C)  sternal angle. 
D)  jugular notch. 
A)  body. 
B)  xiphoid. 
C)  sternal angle. 
D)  jugular notch.

Question 18

Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  PA oblique, RAO 
B)  PA oblique, LAO 
C)  AP oblique, RPO 
D)  AP oblique, LPO 
A)  PA oblique, RAO 
B)  PA oblique, LAO 
C)  AP oblique, RPO 
D)  AP oblique, LPO

Question 19

Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart?
1)Lateral
2)LAO
3)RPO

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 20

Which of the following IR size and position is for the AP projection of the lower ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm) lengthwise 
B)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm) crosswise 
C)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) lengthwise 
D)  10 * 14 inches (24 * 35 cm) crosswise 
A)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm) lengthwise 
B)  14 * 17 inches (35 * 43 cm) crosswise 
C)  10 * 12 inches (24 * 30 cm) lengthwise 
D)  10 * 14 inches (24 * 35 cm) crosswise

Exam 9: Bony Thorax

What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs?

Which ribs are called the false ribs?

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

The phase of respiration for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image?

How is the patient's head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint?

The 12 costovertebral joints of the ribs are:

The 10 costochondral joints of the ribs are:

Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum? 1)Inspiration 2)Expiration 3)Slow, shallow breathing

Which of the following is the recommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm?

What is the distance of movement of the diaphragm between deep inspiration and deep expiration?

Which ribs are attached to the vertebrae only?

The approximate length of the sternum is _____ inches.

How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique)?

What is the respiration phase for the AP projection of the ribs below the diaphragm?

Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

The easily palpable superior border of the manubrium is called the:

Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?

Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart? 1)Lateral 2)LAO 3)RPO

Which of the following IR size and position is for the AP projection of the lower ribs?

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