PROCEDURES- Chest

Question 1

Which of the following conditions is an inflammatory, occupational lung disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?

Answer 1

pneumoconiosis

Question 2

The term “great vessels” refers to the

Answer 2

vessels that carry blood to and from the heart

Question 3

Which of the following positions demonstrates air-fluid levels? 1. upright 2. lateral decubitus 3. lateral

Answer 3

1 and 2

Question 4

Which lung has three lobes?

Answer 4

the right lung

Question 5

The inferior lateral “corners” of the lungs, visible on a PA chest radiograph, are called the

Answer 5

costophrenic angles

Question 6

Which of the following projections is best for demonstration of the apices of the lungs without bony superimposition?

Answer 6

AP Axial, lordotic position

Question 7

What is the name of the upper portion of the lung?

Answer 7

apex

Question 8

What are the proper patient instructions for the PA projection of the chest?

Answer 8

stop breathing after second deep inspiration

Question 9

What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Answer 9

the diaphragm

Question 10

Which of the following positions is used to rotate the scapula of the lungs on a chest radiograph?

Answer 10

rotating the shoulders anteriorly

Question 11

In chest radiography, which body habitus is best imaged by placing the 35x43cm IR crosswise upright grid cabinet?

Answer 11

hypersthenic

Question 12

When taking a PA projection of the chest, the recommended SID is __ inches.

Answer 12

72 in

Question 13

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA projection of the chest, as a demonstration of proper inspiration?

Answer 13

10

Question 14

What is the purpose of the 72in SID used for chest radiography?

Answer 14

minimizes magnification of the heart shadow

Question 15

Which of the following organs are found within the mediastinum? 1. lungs 2. heart 3. trachea

Answer 15

2 and 3

Question 16

What is the proper placement of the arms for the upright, lateral projection of the chest?

Answer 16

raised over the head, hands grasping opposite elbows

Question 17

Which of the following techniques is desirable for chest radiography?

Answer 17

high kVP, high mA, and short exposure time

Question 18

What is the purpose of rotating the patient’s shoulders anteriorly for the PA projection of the chest?

Answer 18

this motion rotates the scapulae out of the lungs

Question 19

Lateral projection of the chest are taken with the left side against the IR because

Answer 19

magnification of the cardiac silhouette is reduced with the left side nearest the IR

Question 20

Where does the CR enter the patient for the upright, PA projection of the chest?

Answer 20

midsagittal plane at the level of T7