Exam 10: Thoracic Viscera

Which of the following are advantages of using an SID of 72 inches for chest radiography? 1)Decreased magnification of the heart 2)Sharper outlines of the delicate lung structures 3)Greater penetration of the mediastinum

Which of the following should be clearly demonstrated on an AP or PA oblique projection of the lungs? 1)Both lungs in their entirety 2)R and L primary bronchi 3)The trachea filled with air

Which of the following exposure techniques is required to penetrate all of the thoracic anatomy?

What is the respiration phase for AP or lateral projections performed in the decubitus position?

What is the central-ray angle for the Lindblom method (lordotic position) of demonstrating the pulmonary apices?

What is the respiration phase for the AP axial projection of the pulmonary apices?

The costophrenic angle is a part of the:

What is the recommended SID for a supine AP chest radiograph?

What is the degree of body rotation for the PA oblique, LAO position of the chest during a cardiac series?

If the patient cannot be placed in the lordotic position for radiography of the pulmonary apices, what is the central-ray angle that can be used to project the clavicles above the apices?

Which of the following best describes the position of the thymus gland?

The Lindblom method is used to demonstrate the:

How many degrees of body rotation are required for routine AP or PA oblique chest radiography?

When fluid replaces air in the lung interstitium and alveoli, the patient is said to have:

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

The AP oblique projection, RPO position of the chest corresponds to and essentially produces the same image as the _____ oblique projection, _____.

Which plane must be accurately parallel with the IR to prevent distortion of the thoracic structures during a lateral chest radiograph?

Which of the following would not be included in the mediastinum? 1)Thymus 2)Larynx 3)Diaphragm

The respiratory system proper consists of the: 1)larynx. 2)trachea and bronchi. 3)both lungs.

Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a supine AP chest radiograph?