Chest & Abdomen

Question 1

What kVp range is used for average adult supine AXR?

Answer 1

75-80 kVp

Question 2

What FFD is used for an erect lateral CXR?

Answer 2

180cm

Question 3

Which structure is most inferior on an abdominal radiograph?
- Small bowel
- Stomach
- Appendix
- Symphysis pubis

Answer 3

Symphysis pubis

Question 4

Increasing kVp means

Answer 4

increasing penetration

Question 5

Routine PA chest x-ray is taken at what respiratory stage?

Answer 5

Suspended inspiration

Question 6

What angle of the central ray is used for a supine CXR?

Answer 6

5-10 degree caudal

Question 7

High radiographic contrast describes radiographs that are more…?

Answer 7

Black and white

Question 8

At what level is the central ray directed for a PA chest x-ray?

Answer 8

T7

Question 9

When referring to radiographic contrast, low contrast refers to which of the following?

Answer 9

Long gray scale

Question 10

Which AEC cell is usually selected on an erect abdomen x-ray?

Answer 10

Centre Cell

Question 11

What is the kVp range for CXR?

Answer 11

110-125kV

Question 12

What is the mAs for PA & Lat?

Answer 12

PA = 4mAs; Lat=12-16mAs

Question 13

What is the centering point for a lateral chest x-ray?

Answer 13

Mid-coronal plane at level of T7 (inferior angle of scapulae)

Question 14

What is the centring point for PA chest?

Answer 14

Centered to T7 : 7-8inches below vertebra prominens or inferior angle of scapula