Question 1

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) pectus excavatum. 
B) flail chest. 
C) pectus carinatum. 
D) sternal protrusion. 
A) pectus excavatum. 
B) flail chest. 
C) pectus carinatum. 
D) sternal protrusion.

Question 2

Which ribs are considered to be true ribs?

Accepted Answer

A) First only 
B) First through seventh ribs 
C) First through ninth ribs 
D) Eleventh and twelfth ribs 
A) First only 
B) First through seventh ribs 
C) First through ninth ribs 
D) Eleventh and twelfth ribs

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) Suspend breathing upon inspiration. 
B) Perform the study with the patient recumbent. 
C) Use an analog kV range of 85 to 95. 
D) Always include an anteroposterior (AP) projection as part of the routine. 
A) Suspend breathing upon inspiration. 
B) Perform the study with the patient recumbent. 
C) Use an analog kV range of 85 to 95. 
D) Always include an anteroposterior (AP) projection as part of the routine.

Question 4

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine.What must be done to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Perform an LPO projection instead of an RAO. 
B) Angle the CR 5° to 10° laterally to the sternum. 
C) Increase rotation of the body. 
D) Increase kV. 
A) Perform an LPO projection instead of an RAO. 
B) Angle the CR 5° to 10° laterally to the sternum. 
C) Increase rotation of the body. 
D) Increase kV.

Question 5

What is the recommended SID for the erect lateral sternum position?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 inches (102 cm) 
B) 44 inches (113 cm) 
C) 46 inches (117 cm) 
D) 60 to 72 inches (152 to 183 cm) 
A) 40 inches (102 cm) 
B) 44 inches (113 cm) 
C) 46 inches (117 cm) 
D) 60 to 72 inches (152 to 183 cm)

Question 6

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following positioning routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) RPO and lateral recumbent projections 
B) AP and horizontal beam lateral projections 
C) LPO and horizontal beam lateral projections 
D) LPO and lateral recumbent projections 
A) RPO and lateral recumbent projections 
B) AP and horizontal beam lateral projections 
C) LPO and horizontal beam lateral projections 
D) LPO and lateral recumbent projections

Question 7

A patient enters the ED with trauma to the bony thorax.The initial radiographs reveal that there are fractured ribs and a possible pneumothorax of the left thorax.The physician orders a chest study to confirm the pneumothorax; however, the patient cannot stand.Which of the following positions would best demonstrate the pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

A) Left lateral decubitus 
B) Right lateral decubitus 
C) Ventral decubitus 
D) Dorsal decubitus 
A) Left lateral decubitus 
B) Right lateral decubitus 
C) Ventral decubitus 
D) Dorsal decubitus

Question 8

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

Accepted Answer

A) T7. 
B) T9-10. 
C) T4-5. 
D) L1-2. 
A) T7. 
B) T9-10. 
C) T4-5. 
D) L1-2.

Question 9

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

Accepted Answer

A) Xiphoid process 
B) Body 
C) Sternoclavicular joint 
D) Sternal angle 
A) Xiphoid process 
B) Body 
C) Sternoclavicular joint 
D) Sternal angle

Question 10

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the sternoclavicular joints?

Accepted Answer

A) Cartilaginous with diarthrodial (ginglymus) movement 
B) Synovial with diarthrodial (gliding) movement 
C) Synovial with amphiarthrodial, limited movement 
D) Cartilaginous with synarthrodial or no movement 
A) Cartilaginous with diarthrodial (ginglymus) movement 
B) Synovial with diarthrodial (gliding) movement 
C) Synovial with amphiarthrodial, limited movement 
D) Cartilaginous with synarthrodial or no movement

Question 11

The only bony connection between the shoulder girdle and the bony thorax is the acromioclavicular joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sternal angle is a palpable landmark at the level of:

Accepted Answer

A) T4-5. 
B) T2-3. 
C) T7. 
D) T9-10. 
A) T4-5. 
B) T2-3. 
C) T7. 
D) T9-10.

Question 13

A PA radiograph of the sternoclavicular (SC) joints demonstrates unequal distance from the SC joints to the midline of the spine.The left SC joint is farther from the sternum than the right.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A) Slight right rotation (right side toward the image receptor) 
B) Slight left rotation (left side toward the image receptor) 
C) Tilt of the upper thorax 
D) Excessive angulation of the CR 
A) Slight right rotation (right side toward the image receptor) 
B) Slight left rotation (left side toward the image receptor) 
C) Tilt of the upper thorax 
D) Excessive angulation of the CR

Question 14

The jugular notch corresponds to the level of:

Accepted Answer

A) T2-3. 
B) T1. 
C) T4-5. 
D) C7. 
A) T2-3. 
B) T1. 
C) T4-5. 
D) C7.

Question 15

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

Accepted Answer

A) AP 
B) PA 
C) LAO 
D) RAO 
A) AP 
B) PA 
C) LAO 
D) RAO

Question 16

What is the minimum number of ribs that must be demonstrated for a unilateral rib study above the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) Ribs 1 through 6 
B) Ribs 1 through 8 
C) Ribs 1 through 9 
D) All ribs must be demonstrated. 
A) Ribs 1 through 6 
B) Ribs 1 through 8 
C) Ribs 1 through 9 
D) All ribs must be demonstrated.

Question 17

Both nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies can be performed to evaluate metastatic rib lesions before conventional rib radiographic examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the costotransverse joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Cartilaginous with diarthrodial (ginglymus) movement 
B) Synovial with diarthrodial (plane) movement 
C) Synovial with amphiarthrodial, limited movement 
D) Cartilaginous with synarthrodial or no movement 
A) Cartilaginous with diarthrodial (ginglymus) movement 
B) Synovial with diarthrodial (plane) movement 
C) Synovial with amphiarthrodial, limited movement 
D) Cartilaginous with synarthrodial or no movement

Question 19

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A) Costocartilage 
B) Sternal tendons 
C) Costovertebral joints 
D) Costotransverse joints 
A) Costocartilage 
B) Sternal tendons 
C) Costovertebral joints 
D) Costotransverse joints

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about floating ribs?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not possess a head. 
B) They do not possess a costovertebral joint. 
C) They do not possess costocartilage. 
D) They are ribs 8 through 12. 
A) They do not possess a head. 
B) They do not possess a costovertebral joint. 
C) They do not possess costocartilage. 
D) They are ribs 8 through 12.

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

Which ribs are considered to be true ribs?

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine.What must be done to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

What is the recommended SID for the erect lateral sternum position?

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following positioning routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the sternoclavicular joints?

The only bony connection between the shoulder girdle and the bony thorax is the acromioclavicular joint.

The sternal angle is a palpable landmark at the level of:

A PA radiograph of the sternoclavicular (SC) joints demonstrates unequal distance from the SC joints to the midline of the spine.The left SC joint is farther from the sternum than the right.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

The jugular notch corresponds to the level of:

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

What is the minimum number of ribs that must be demonstrated for a unilateral rib study above the diaphragm?

Both nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies can be performed to evaluate metastatic rib lesions before conventional rib radiographic examination.

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the costotransverse joint?

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

Which of the following statements is true about floating ribs?

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

A congenital defect characterized by anterior protrusion of the lower sternum and xiphoid process is termed:

Which ribs are considered to be true ribs?

Which of the following statements is true about radiography of ribs located above the diaphragm?

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine.What must be done to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

What is the recommended SID for the erect lateral sternum position?

A patient enters the ED with blunt trauma to the sternum.The patient is in great pain and cannot lie prone on the table or stand erect.Which of the following positioning routines would be best for the sternum examination in this situation?

The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of:

What is the name of the part labeled ii?

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the sternoclavicular joints?

The only bony connection between the shoulder girdle and the bony thorax is the acromioclavicular joint.

The sternal angle is a palpable landmark at the level of:

A PA radiograph of the sternoclavicular (SC) joints demonstrates unequal distance from the SC joints to the midline of the spine.The left SC joint is farther from the sternum than the right.What specific positioning error is present on this radiograph?

The jugular notch corresponds to the level of:

Which of the following positions will best demonstrate the axillary portion of the right ribs?

What is the minimum number of ribs that must be demonstrated for a unilateral rib study above the diaphragm?

Both nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies can be performed to evaluate metastatic rib lesions before conventional rib radiographic examination.

What is the joint classification and type of movement for the costotransverse joint?

Which of the following structures connects the anterior aspect of the ribs to the sternum?

Which of the following statements is true about floating ribs?

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