Where is the center of the IR positioned for a PA projection of sternoclavicular joints?

Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?

Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum?

expiration and slow, shallow breathing

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

The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:

The central-ray angulation for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joint is:

Where is the center of the IR positioned for a PA projection of sternoclavicular joints?

What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs?

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

Which of the following are required to produce a chest radiograph using a decubitus position?

patient in the recumbent position
and horizontal x-ray beam

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?

For PA oblique projections of the chest, the side of interest is generally:

the side farther from the IR

Which side of the patient's chest is placed against the IR for a ventral or dorsal decubitus lateral projection? 

What is the optimal respiration phase for a PA or lateral chest radiograph?

full inspiration—second breath

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

top of the IR is inches above the jugular notch

What is the recommended SID for a PA chest radiograph?

How is the central ray positioned for an x-ray projection done with the patient placed in a decubitus position?

Which of the following form the bony thorax?

1.) sternum
2.) 12 pairs of ribs
3.) 12 thoracic vertebrae

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

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

Why is the left lateral chest position the most commonly used for lateral radiographs of the chest?

patient's heart is closer to the IR

What is the most optimal position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs?

The aspiration of a foreign particle in the lung would be termed:

Which of the following will be observed on a supine AP chest radiograph?

clavicles projected higher and lung fields appear shorter

Which of the following is the recommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm?

two deep expirations and hold

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

the joint closest to the IR

Where should the patient's hands be positioned for an upright lateral sternum?

Which of the following is the recommended position for optimal demonstration of the upper anterior ribs?

standing and seated upright

The right lung is about how much shorter than the left? 

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

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

Which of the following must be clearly demonstrated on x-ray projections done using a decubitus position?

1.) entire lung fields
2.) patient's arms not visible in the image
3.) identification to indicate which decubitus

How far should the patient stand in front of the grid device before leaning backward for the lordotic position?

The thoracic viscera consists of the:

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

1 1/2 to 2 inches above the relaxed shoulders

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

Which ribs are demonstrated on an AP oblique projection?

For AP oblique projections of the chest, the side of interest is generally:

the side closer to the IR

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

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

Where are the hands placed for a PA projection of the chest?

back of the hands on the hips

How much is the body rotated for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulation (body rotation technique)?

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?

15 to 20 degrees cephalad

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

How is the patient's head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint?

turn the head to face the affected side

The costophrenic angle is a part of the:

Each lung is divided into specific segments called:

The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

Which of the following are advantages of using an SID of 72 inches for chest radiography?

decreased magnification of the heart and sharper outlines of the delicate lung structures

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

The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is termed the:

Where is the bottom of the IR positioned for an AP projection of the ribs (below the diaphragm)?

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

1 1/2 to 2 inches above the shoulders

How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs?

The central ray for a PA projection of the upper ribs is: 

Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a PA oblique projection of the lungs?

1 1/2 to 2 inches above the vertebral prominens

What is recommended on how long should the patient remain in position before making the exposure when performing a projection in the lateral or dorsal decubitus position?

The respiratory system proper consists of the:

1.) larynx
2.) trachea and bronchi
3.) both lungs

The space between the two pleural walls is called the:

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

What is the respiration phase for AP or Lateral projections of the Chest performed in the decubitus position?

Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

seventh thoracic vertebra

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

Where is the central ray directed for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s technique)?

Where is the central ray directed for an "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

perpendicular through the open mouth

How many vertebrae make up the vertebral column?

How many thoracic vertebrae have a small concave facet on the transverse process, for articulation with the tubercle of a rib?

The central-ray angle for an AP axial cervical vertebrae is:

15 to 20 degrees cephalad

The intervertebral

foramina of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane?

The SID for a lateral cervical spine must be a minimum of how many inches?

The swimmer’s technique demonstrates the cervicothoracic region in which projection?

Which intervertebral foramina are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

those farthest from the IR

The first cervical vertebra is called the:

The respiration phase for a lateral cervical spine is:

Which of the following describes the Fuchs method?

Where is the center of the IR positioned for the AP projection of the dens, Fuchs method?

tip of the mastoid process

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the cervicothoracic region in the lateral projection?

An abnormal increase in the convexity of the thoracic spine is termed:

Where is the central ray centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine?

What is the recommended SID for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

Which intervertebral foramina and pedicles are demonstrated on an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical spine?

those farthest from the IR

Where should the superior edge of the IR be placed for an AP projection of the thoracic vertebrae?

1 1/2 to 2 inches above the shoulders

How much is the body rotated for an AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

Where should the arms be placed for a lateral projection of the thoracic spine?

at right angles to the long axis of the body

What is the central-ray angle for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

15 to 20 degrees cephalad

Ideally, the cathode end of an x-ray tube should be positioned to take advantage of the "heel effect" of the tube. Where should the cathode be placed for an AP thoracic spine?

Where is the IR centered for the lateral projection of the cervicothoracic region (swimmer’s technique)?

Where is the IR centered for a lateral cervical spine?

The swimmer’s technique lateral projection is performed to demonstrate the:

cervicothoracic region vertebrae

Which of the following should be performed to place the back in contact with the table for an AP thoracic spine?

flex the hips and flex the knees

How are small weights applied to the arms for the lateral projection of the cervical spine?

What is the central-ray angle for an AP thoracic spine? 

The respiration phase for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis is:

softly phonate "ah" during the exposure

How much is the body rotated for a PA axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

The zygapophyseal joints of the thoracic spine form an angle of how many degrees with the midsagittal plane? 

Which projection of the cervical spine will demonstrate the lower five zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine?

1.) lateral
2.) lateral in hyperflexion
3.) lateral in hyperextension

The phase of respiration for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral cervical spine is:

The "vertebra prominens" is the name given to the:

Seventh cervical vertebra

Which of the following methods is used to demonstrate the dens within the foramen magnum?

Where is the central ray directed for the AP axial oblique projection of the cervical intervertebral foramina?

Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?

1.) supports the trunk
2.) protects the spinal cord
3.) supports the skull superiorly

Which of the following is placed perpendicular to the tabletop for the AP axial cervical vertebrae?

a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process

The Grandy method is a(n):

lateral projection of the cervical vertebrae

Where is the IR centered for an AP axial cervical spine?

Where should the center of the IR be positioned for the "open mouth" AP projection of the atlas and axis?

How is the thorax centered for a lateral thoracic spine? 

center the posterior half to the center of the grid

What is the central-ray angulation for an AP axial projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient?

15 to 20 degrees cephalad

The intervertebral foramina of the cervical spine are demonstrated on which of the following projections?

AP axial oblique and PA axial oblique

If a lead rubber sheet is not placed on the table when performing a lateral projection of the thoracic spine, the image may be:

Which of the following lines must be perpendicular to the IR for the AP "open mouth" atlas and axis?

a line drawn from the lower edge of the upper incisors to the tip of the mastoid process

The short, thick processes that project posteriorly on each side of a vertebral body are called the:

Patients may arrive in the emergency department with trauma to the neck. Which projection of the cervical spine is performed first, and then reviewed by a physician, before proceeding with other projections?

dorsal decubitus (cross-table) lateral

The vertebral foramen of the first cervical vertebra contains the:

For which projection is the patient instructed to softly phonate "ah" during the exposure?

AP "open mouth" atlas and axis

Which of the following breathing techniques can be used for a lateral projection of the thoracic vertebrae? 

suspended respiration and quiet breathing

Where is the IR centered for a hyperflexion or hyperextension lateral projection of the cervical spine? 

For the cervicothoracic region lateral projection (swimmer’s technique), the recommended position of the humeral head farthest from the IR is:

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral cervical spine?

What is the central-ray angulation for the AP projection of the dens, Fuchs method?

Where is the central ray directed for a lateral thoracic spine?

A fracture of the anterior arch of C2 due to hyperextension is termed a:

The intervertebral

foramina of the cervical spine open: 

45 degrees anteriorly and 15 degrees inferiorly

The zygapophyseal joints of the cervical spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

The recommended SID for a dorsal decubitus (cross-table) lateral projection of the cervical spine on a trauma patient is:

The second cervical vertebra is called the:

The intervertebral foramina of the thoracic spine are clearly demonstrated on which projection?

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

a. CR is perpendicular to IR, directed to center of sternum (midway between the jugular notch and xiphoid process).

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

Top of the IR is 1.5 inches above the jugular notch. How is the head positioned for a PA projection of both sternoclavicular articulations? Turn the head to face the affected side.

What is the level of the central ray for the PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints?

The entire sternum should lie over heart shadow and be adjacent to the spinal column. Where is the Central Ray centered for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints? The Level of T2-T3.

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

Bony Thorax.