Question 1

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

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A)   each other.
B)   the sternum.
C)   the costal cartilage of the seventh rib.
D)   the body of the seventh rib.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)   Supine
B)   Lateral decubitus
C)   Upright
D)   ProneE) A) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 3

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

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A)   5 degrees caudad.
B)   10 degrees caudad.
C)   15 degrees caudad.
D)   perpendicular.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Where is the top of the exposure field positioned for an AP oblique projection of the ribs?

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A)   At the level of T1
B)   1 inch above the upper border of the shoulder
C)   1 inch above the  upper border of the shoulder
D)   2 inches above the upper border of the shoulderE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

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A)   5 degrees caudad.
B)   10 degrees caudad.
C)   10 to 12 degrees caudad.
D)   perpendicular.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

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A)   Top of the IR is at C7-T1.
B)   Top of the IR is at T3.
C)   Top of the IR is 1 inch above the jugular notch.
D)   Top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image?

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A)   Axillary portion of the right ribs
B)   Axillary portion of the left ribs
C)   Ribs above the diaphragm
D)   Ribs below the diaphragmE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The space between each of the ribs is called the:

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A)   costal cartilage.
B)   intercostal spaces.
C)   costovertebral joints.
D)   costotransverse joints.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How far is the top of the 14 * 17 inch (35* 43 cm) IR or exposure field placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs?

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A)   1 inch
B)   1inches
C)   2 inches
D)   2inchesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What breathing instructions are given to the patient before making the exposure for this image?

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A)   Inhale and hold your breath.
B)   Exhale and hold your breath.
C)   Inhale,exhale,inhale and hold your breath.
D)   Breathe normally.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

To obtain a more uniform density,the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

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A)   inspiration.
B)   expiration.
C)   suspended respiration.
D)   slow,shallow breathing.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which two joints articulate with a vertebra? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Costovertebral
B)   Costochondral
C)   Costospinal
D)   CostotransverseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

Accepted Answer

A)   Axillary portion of right ribs
B)   Axillary portion of left ribs
C)   Left ribs above the diaphragm
D)   Right ribs below the diaphragmE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fifth thoracic vertebra
B)   Seventh thoracic vertebra
C)   Manubrium sterni
D)   Jugular notchE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 15

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   7
C)   10
D)   12E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Both joints are demonstrated
B)   The joint closest to the IR
C)   The joint farthest from the IR
D)   Both joints-but varies depending on body habitusE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sthenic
B)   Asthenic
C)   Hyposthenic
D)   HypersthenicE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The approximate length of the sternum is _____ inches.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   4
C)   5
D)   6E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 19

What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 30 cm?

Accepted Answer

A)   12 degrees
B)   16 degrees
C)   19 degrees
D)   22 degreesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The total movement of the diaphragm will be less for which type of body habitus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sthenic
B)   Asthenic
C)   Hyposthenic
D)   HypersthenicE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 10: Bony Thorax

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

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

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

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Where is the top of the exposure field positioned for an AP oblique projection of the ribs?

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The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

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How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

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Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image?

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The space between each of the ribs is called the:

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How far is the top of the 14 * 17 inch (35* 43 cm) IR or exposure field placed above the upper border of the shoulder for projections of the ribs?

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What breathing instructions are given to the patient before making the exposure for this image?

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To obtain a more uniform density,the respiration phase for the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

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Which two joints articulate with a vertebra? (Select all that apply.)

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Which ribs are best demonstrated in the image below?

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Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

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How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

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

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For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body?

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The approximate length of the sternum is _____ inches.

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What degree of x-ray tube angulation is required to demonstrate the sternum on a patient whose thorax measures 30 cm?

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The total movement of the diaphragm will be less for which type of body habitus?

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