Question 1

The degree of rotation for the right anterior oblique (RAO) projection of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following conditions, if severe, often requires a decrease adjustment of manual exposure factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteoblastic metastases 
B) Osteomyelitis 
C) Flail chest 
D) None of the above 
A) Osteoblastic metastases 
B) Osteomyelitis 
C) Flail chest 
D) None of the above D

Question 3

The left anterior oblique (LAO) position of the sternum provides the best frontal image of the sternum with it superimposed over the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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 5

Which costocartilage attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?

Accepted Answer

A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth and fifth 
A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth and fifth

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib?

Accepted Answer

A) Seventh 
B) First 
C) Ninth 
D) None of the above 
A) Seventh 
B) First 
C) Ninth 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position?

Accepted Answer

A) The RAO produces less magnification of the sternum. 
B) The RAO projects the sternum over the shadow of the heart. 
C) The RAO reduces dose to the thyroid gland. 
D) The RAO projects the sternum away from the hilum and heart. 
A) The RAO produces less magnification of the sternum. 
B) The RAO projects the sternum over the shadow of the heart. 
C) The RAO reduces dose to the thyroid gland. 
D) The RAO projects the sternum away from the hilum and heart.

Question 9

Which position can replace the RAO of the sternum if the patient cannot lie prone?

Accepted Answer

A) LAO 
B) Left lateral decubitus 
C) LPO 
D) RPO 
A) LAO 
B) Left lateral decubitus 
C) LPO 
D) RPO

Question 10

What is the name of the part labeled i in this figure?

Accepted Answer

A) Facet for the first rib 
B) Body 
C) Sternoclavicular joint 
D) Sternal angle 
A) Facet for the first rib 
B) Body 
C) Sternoclavicular joint 
D) Sternal angle

Question 11

A radiograph of an RAO projection of the sternum demonstrates excessive lung markings obscuring the sternum.A 1-second exposure time and an orthostatic (breathing) technique were used.Which of the following will produce a more diagnostic image of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensure that the patient is not breathing during the exposure. 
B) Increase the exposure time; decrease the mA. 
C) Decrease the kV; increase the mA or time. 
D) Initiate exposure on deeper inspiration. 
A) Ensure that the patient is not breathing during the exposure. 
B) Increase the exposure time; decrease the mA. 
C) Decrease the kV; increase the mA or time. 
D) Initiate exposure on deeper inspiration.

Question 12

What is the joint space between the manubrium and body of sternum called?

Accepted Answer

A) Sternal notch 
B) Costocartilage 
C) Sternal angle 
D) SC joint 
A) Sternal notch 
B) Costocartilage 
C) Sternal angle 
D) SC joint

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

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the left posterior, lower ribs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following techniques is most effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum on an oblique projection?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a high kV. 
B) Oblique as much as needed to not superimpose the sternum over the hilum region. 
C) Decrease the source image receptor distance (SI
D)  to magnify the sternum. 
D) Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique. 
A) Use a high kV. 
B) Oblique as much as needed to not superimpose the sternum over the hilum region. 
C) Decrease the source image receptor distance (SI
D)  to magnify the sternum. 
D) Use an orthostatic (breathing) technique.

Question 16

A right or left side 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 17

An erect lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended on expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At approximately what age does the xiphoid process become totally ossified?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 years old 
B) 21 years old 
C) 40 years old 
D) The xiphoid process never becomes ossified. 
A) 12 years old 
B) 21 years old 
C) 40 years old 
D) The xiphoid process never becomes ossified.

Question 19

Multiple myeloma is seen often in the flat bones of the bony thorax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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 the 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 the vertebra prominens (T2-3) 
D) At the level of the thyroid cartilage (T9)

The degree of rotation for the right anterior oblique (RAO) projection of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity.

Which of the following conditions, if severe, often requires a decrease adjustment of manual exposure factors?

The left anterior oblique (LAO) position of the sternum provides the best frontal image of the sternum with it superimposed over the heart.

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

Which costocartilage attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?

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?

Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib?

Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position?

Which position can replace the RAO of the sternum if the patient cannot lie prone?

What is the name of the part labeled i in this figure?

A radiograph of an RAO projection of the sternum demonstrates excessive lung markings obscuring the sternum.A 1-second exposure time and an orthostatic (breathing) technique were used.Which of the following will produce a more diagnostic image of the sternum?

What is the joint space between the manubrium and body of sternum called?

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

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the left posterior, lower ribs?

Which of the following techniques is most effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum on an oblique projection?

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

An erect lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended on expiration.

At approximately what age does the xiphoid process become totally ossified?

Multiple myeloma is seen often in the flat bones of the bony thorax.

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

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 Gi 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 Thoraxsternum and Ribs

The degree of rotation for the right anterior oblique (RAO) projection of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity.

Which of the following conditions, if severe, often requires a decrease adjustment of manual exposure factors?

The left anterior oblique (LAO) position of the sternum provides the best frontal image of the sternum with it superimposed over the heart.

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

Which costocartilage attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?

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?

Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib?

Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position?

Which position can replace the RAO of the sternum if the patient cannot lie prone?

What is the name of the part labeled i in this figure?

A radiograph of an RAO projection of the sternum demonstrates excessive lung markings obscuring the sternum.A 1-second exposure time and an orthostatic (breathing) technique were used.Which of the following will produce a more diagnostic image of the sternum?

What is the joint space between the manubrium and body of sternum called?

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

Which two projections must be taken for an injury to the left posterior, lower ribs?

Which of the following techniques is most effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum on an oblique projection?

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

An erect lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended on expiration.

At approximately what age does the xiphoid process become totally ossified?

Multiple myeloma is seen often in the flat bones of the bony thorax.

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

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 Gi 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