Review: All

Question 1

Palpated easily as a deep notch or depression on the superior portion of the sternum below the thyroid cartilage

Answer 1

Jugular notch

Question 2

The rounded upper lung area above the level of the clavicles; extend up into the lower neck area to the level of T1 (first thoracic vertebra).

Answer 2

Apices

Question 3

Central ray entrance for a PA chest

Answer 3

midsagittal plane @ T7

Question 4

Most patient’s require this IR orientation / placement for the PA chest

Answer 4

portrait

Question 5

Lateral chest x-ray patient position to prevent excessive soft tissue of arm from superimposing apices

Answer 5

arms raised above head, chin up

Question 6

Breathing movement in which diaphragm moves down

Answer 6

inspiration

Question 7

This upright lateral more accurately demonstrates the heart region (decreases magnification)

Answer 7

left lateral

Question 8

Placement of both sternoclavicular joints in a true PA projection of the chest.

Answer 8

same distance from center line of spine

Question 9

Part position that ensures a true lateral Chest

Answer 9

coronal plane is perpendicular and sagittal plane is parallel to IR

Question 10

Patient position and CR placement for a PA chest to obtain air fluid levels?

Answer 10

Patient UprightCR horizontal to the floor (perpendicular to the IR)

Question 11

Location of psoas muscle on AP supine abdomen (KUB)

Answer 11

bilaterally down side of spine beginning around L1

Question 12

Shadow of this kidney will be seen lower then the other on a KUB … and why?

Answer 12

right due to the liver

Question 13

Importance of demonstration of symphysis pubis on a KUB

Answer 13

ensures demonstration of inferior border of bladder

Question 14

Body habitus types that account for about 85% of the population

Answer 14

sthenic and hyposthenic

Question 15

Plane that divides the body into equal anterior and posterior halves

Answer 15

midcoronal

Question 16

Partition between the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Answer 16

diaphragm

Question 17

Lowest and most lateral regions of the abdomen

Answer 17

inguinal

Question 18

Surface palpable landmark at the same level as L4-L5

Answer 18

top of the iliac crest

Question 19

Name of the process on the posterior lateral aspect of the medial condyle of the femur

Answer 19

adductor tubercle

Question 20

Tarsal bone that articulates with the superior aspect of the calcaneus

Answer 20

talus

Question 21

Carpal bone located in the distal row and articulates with the first metacarpal

Answer 21

trapezium

Question 22

Carpal bone located immediately medial to the scaphoid

Answer 22

lunate

Question 23

Articulates with the medial end of the clavicle

Answer 23

sternum

Question 24

Lower, oblique, concave aspect of the lung

Answer 24

Base

Question 25

The smallest of the carpal bones

Answer 25

pisiform

Question 26

What is the CR for PA, Oblique and lateral fingers?

Answer 26

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to PIP joint

Question 27

What is the CR for PA and oblique hand?

Answer 27

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to third MCP joint

Question 28

What is the CR for the Lawrence Method?

Answer 28

Direct CR medially 25° to 30°, centered horizontally to axilla and humeral head.

Question 29

What is CR for AP Shoulder for both External and Internal Rotation?

Answer 29

CR perpendicular to IR, directed to 1 inch (2.5 cm) inferior to coracoid process

Question 30

What is the CR for lateral Scapula?

Answer 30

CR to mid-scapula lateral border

Question 31

Wrist Projection in which the pisiform is best demonstrated free of superimposition?

Answer 31

PA in Radial deviation

Question 32

What is the back half of the patient?

Answer 32

Dorsal

Question 33

Ventral surface of the hand

Answer 33

palmar (anterior)?

Question 34

Path of the x-ray beam.

Answer 34

projection

Question 35

Describes the central ray that skims a body part to project the anatomy into profile and free of superimposition of surrounding body structures

Answer 35

Tangential

Question 36

For any AP / PA of the chest or abdomen:Part position that ensures no rotation.(It’s a body plane)

Answer 36

placing the mid-coronal plane parallel with the IR

Question 37

The other name for the Inferiorsuperior Axial Projection

Answer 37

Lawrence Method

Question 38

For the Inferosuperior axial projection of the shoulder, this is the degree of angle the affected arm is abducted from the body

Answer 38

90 degrees

Question 39

This is the placement of the epicondyles for the AP of the Humerus.

Answer 39

parallel to the IR

Question 40

This is the degree of rotation for the AP Oblique foot.

Answer 40

30 degrees

Question 41

This position/projection best demonstrates the glenoid process in profile?

Answer 41

AP oblique of the shoulder

Question 42

This is the CR placement for an AP supine Chest

Answer 42

3 to 4 inches below the jugular notch

Question 43

How many posterior ribs should be seen above the diaphragm for a well-inspired PA chest projection?

Answer 43

10

Question 44

What is the recommended kVp range for adult chest Image

Answer 44

110 to 125 kVp

Question 45

What two large abdominal muscles extend parallel to the lumbar spine and are indicators of a well-exposed KUB?

Answer 45

Psoas major

Question 46

Where is the CR centered for an AP erect abdomen projection?

Answer 46

1 to 2 inches (5 cm) above iliac crest

Question 47

Hand: 1, 2, or 3 projections?

Answer 47

3

Question 48

Forearm:1, 2, or 3 projections?

Answer 48

2

Question 49

How much is the body rotation for a posterior oblique position (Grashey method)?

Answer 49

35° to 45°

Question 50

How much should the CR be angled for an AP axial projection of the clavicle on an asthenic patient?

Answer 50

30°