Question 1

The thoracic cavity is enclosed with a shiny, slippery lining called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  carina. 
B)  mediastinum. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  serous membrane. 
A)  carina. 
B)  mediastinum. 
C)  diaphragm. 
D)  serous membrane. D

Question 2

What is the name of the hooklike process on the last tracheal cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carina 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Bronchiole 
A)  Carina 
B)  Larynx 
C)  Alveolus 
D)  Bronchiole A

Question 3

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  10 
C)  11 
D)  12 
A)  9 
B)  10 
C)  11 
D)  12 B

Question 4

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP or PA oblique projection of the chest?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees caudad 
C)  15 to 20 degrees caudad for PA 
D)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad for AP 
A)  0 degrees 
B)  10 degrees caudad 
C)  15 to 20 degrees caudad for PA 
D)  15 to 20 degrees cephalad for AP

Question 5

What is the patient position for a lateral projection done in the dorsal decubitus position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seated 
B)  Standing 
C)  Prone 
D)  Supine 
A)  Seated 
B)  Standing 
C)  Prone 
D)  Supine

Question 6

Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  pleural effusion. 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D) . 
A)  pneumonia. 
B)  pneumoconiosis. 
C)  pleural effusion. 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D) .

Question 7

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Heart 
C)  Lingula 
D)  Aortic arch 
A)  Thymus gland 
B)  Heart 
C)  Lingula 
D)  Aortic arch

Question 8

The space between the two pleural walls is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lingula. 
B)  mediastinum. 
C)  pleural cavity. 
D)  parenchyma. 
A)  lingula. 
B)  mediastinum. 
C)  pleural cavity. 
D)  parenchyma.

Question 9

What is the central-ray angle for a PA chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 degrees caudad 
B)  5 degrees cephalad 
C)  5 to 7 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular 
A)  5 degrees caudad 
B)  5 degrees cephalad 
C)  5 to 7 degrees caudad 
D)  Perpendicular

Question 10

The radiographic projections performed using the decubitus positions are:
1)oblique.
2)lateral.
3)AP/PA.

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

If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity, on which side must the patient lie?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affected side 
B)  Unaffected side 
C)  Either side 
A)  Affected side 
B)  Unaffected side 
C)  Either side

Question 12

Which of the following will be observed on a supine AP chest radiograph?
1)Clavicles projected higher
2)Lung fields appear shorter
3)All 12 ribs are seen

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 13

Which of the following are a part of the mediastinum?
1)Lungs
2)Heart
3)Esophagus

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 14

How far above the top of the shoulders should the IR be positioned for any decubitus position of the chest?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the level of the shoulders 
B)  1 $1 / 2$ to 2 inches above the shoulders 
C)  2 to 3 inches above the shoulders 
D)  3 to 4 inches above the shoulders 
A)  At the level of the shoulders 
B)  1 $1 / 2$ to 2 inches above the shoulders 
C)  2 to 3 inches above the shoulders 
D)  3 to 4 inches above the shoulders

Question 15

After entering the hilum, each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are in the right lung?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 16

Where does the esophagus lie in relation to the trachea?

Accepted Answer

A)  To the right 
B)  To the left 
C)  In front of the trachea 
D)  Behind the trachea 
A)  To the right 
B)  To the left 
C)  In front of the trachea 
D)  Behind the trachea

Question 17

What is the recommended SID for a PA chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  72 inches 
D)  120 inches 
A)  40 inches 
B)  48 inches 
C)  72 inches 
D)  120 inches

Question 18

The thoracic viscera consists of the:
1)lungs.
2)mediastinum.
3)diaphragm.

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 19

What anatomy is labeled as letter D and outlined with white dots in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apex of right lung 
B)  Apex of left lung 
C)  Costophrenic angle of right lung 
D)  Costophrenic angle of left lung 
A)  Apex of right lung 
B)  Apex of left lung 
C)  Costophrenic angle of right lung 
D)  Costophrenic angle of left lung

Question 20

The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonias. 
B)  pneumothorax. 
C)  pneumomediastinum. 
D)  pneumopericardium. 
A)  pneumonias. 
B)  pneumothorax. 
C)  pneumomediastinum. 
D)  pneumopericardium.

Exam 10: Thoracic Viscera

The thoracic cavity is enclosed with a shiny, slippery lining called the:

What is the name of the hooklike process on the last tracheal cartilage?

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph?

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP or PA oblique projection of the chest?

What is the patient position for a lateral projection done in the dorsal decubitus position?

Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity is termed:

What anatomy is labeled as letter C in the image below?

The space between the two pleural walls is called the:

What is the central-ray angle for a PA chest radiograph?

The radiographic projections performed using the decubitus positions are: 1)oblique. 2)lateral. 3)AP/PA.

If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the pleural cavity, on which side must the patient lie?

Which of the following will be observed on a supine AP chest radiograph? 1)Clavicles projected higher 2)Lung fields appear shorter 3)All 12 ribs are seen

Which of the following are a part of the mediastinum? 1)Lungs 2)Heart 3)Esophagus

How far above the top of the shoulders should the IR be positioned for any decubitus position of the chest?

After entering the hilum, each primary bronchus divides. How many primary branches are in the right lung?

Where does the esophagus lie in relation to the trachea?

What is the recommended SID for a PA chest radiograph?

The thoracic viscera consists of the: 1)lungs. 2)mediastinum. 3)diaphragm.

What anatomy is labeled as letter D and outlined with white dots in the image below?

The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity is termed:

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