Question 1

Which joints articulate with a vertebra?
1)Costovertebral
2)Costotransverse
3)Costochondral

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 2

How is the head positioned for a PA projection of both sternoclavicular articulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the left side 
B)  On the right side 
C)  With the forehead and nose on the table 
D)  With the midsagittal plane vertical 
A)  On the left side 
B)  On the right side 
C)  With the forehead and nose on the table 
D)  With the midsagittal plane vertical

Question 3

How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  5 to 10 degrees 
D)  15 to 20 degrees 
A)  10 degrees 
B)  20 degrees 
C)  5 to 10 degrees 
D)  15 to 20 degrees

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following projections would be used to demonstrate the sternum on a trauma patient who must remain relatively supine?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP projection 
B)  PA projection, RAO 
C)  AP projection, LPO 
D)  AP projection, RPO 
A)  AP projection 
B)  PA projection, RAO 
C)  AP projection, LPO 
D)  AP projection, RPO

Question 6

Which SID is recommended for the lateral projection of the sternum for management of magnification?

Accepted Answer

A)  48 inches 
B)  60 inches 
C)  72 inches 
D)  120 inches 
A)  48 inches 
B)  60 inches 
C)  72 inches 
D)  120 inches

Question 7

Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  AP, supine 
B)  PA, prone 
C)  PA oblique, LAO 
D)  PA oblique, RAO 
A)  AP, supine 
B)  PA, prone 
C)  PA oblique, LAO 
D)  PA oblique, RAO

Question 8

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 9

Which ribs are called the true 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

Question 10

Which of the following form the bony thorax?
1)Sternum
2)12 pairs of ribs
3)12 thoracic vertebrae

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 11

Ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior ends situated in comparison to the posterior ends?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch lower 
B)  1 inch higher 
C)  3 to 5 inches lower 
D)  3 to 5 inches higher 
A)  1 inch lower 
B)  1 inch higher 
C)  3 to 5 inches lower 
D)  3 to 5 inches higher

Question 12

What is the recommended SID necessary to blur the posterior ribs on a PA oblique projection of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 inches 
B)  40 inches 
C)  48 inches 
D)  72 inches 
A)  30 inches 
B)  40 inches 
C)  48 inches 
D)  72 inches

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

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.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Where is the top of the IR 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 $1 / 2$ inches 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 $1 / 2$ inches above the upper border of the shoulder 
D)  2 inches above the upper border of the shoulder

Question 18

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 $1 / 2$ inches 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 $1 / 2$ inches above the jugular notch. 
D)  Top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch.

Question 19

What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 15 cm?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 degrees 
B)  22 degrees 
C)  28 degrees 
D)  30 degrees 
A)  20 degrees 
B)  22 degrees 
C)  28 degrees 
D)  30 degrees

Question 20

What is the respiration phase for a lateral projection of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep expiration 
B)  Deep inspiration 
C)  Slow, shallow breathing 
D)  Long, deep breathing 
A)  Deep expiration 
B)  Deep inspiration 
C)  Slow, shallow breathing 
D)  Long, deep breathing

Exam 9: Bony Thorax

Which joints articulate with a vertebra? 1)Costovertebral 2)Costotransverse 3)Costochondral

How is the head positioned for a PA projection of both sternoclavicular articulations?

How much should the body be rotated for a PA oblique projection of the sternum?

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

Which of the following projections would be used to demonstrate the sternum on a trauma patient who must remain relatively supine?

Which SID is recommended for the lateral projection of the sternum for management of magnification?

Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum?

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

Which ribs are called the true ribs?

Which of the following form the bony thorax? 1)Sternum 2)12 pairs of ribs 3)12 thoracic vertebrae

Ribs lie in an oblique plane in the thorax. How are the anterior ends situated in comparison to the posterior ends?

What is the recommended SID necessary to blur the posterior ribs on a PA oblique projection of the sternum?

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

The space between each of the ribs is called the:

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

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

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

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 15 cm?

What is the respiration phase for a lateral projection of the sternum?

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