Chest Procedures

How many inches above the patient's relaxed shoulders is the top of the image receptor placed for a PA chest projection?

• 1.5 - 2 inches

• 2.5 - 3 inches

• 1.0 -1.5 inches

• 4 inches

When the patient roll's their shoulders forward for a PA chest projection, the ___________ roll out of the lung fields.

What positioning maneuver prevents superimposition of the soft tissue of the arms in the lung apices on a lateral chest projection?

• Use 72 inch distance

• Roll the shoulders forward

• Raise the arms above the head

• Make sure the patient is not leaning

The ____ plane is perpendicular to the wallboard when positioning for the lateral chest projection.

How many degrees is the patient's body rotated for an oblique chest projection?

• 15

• 35

• 45

• 25

When positioning the patient in the RAO body position for an oblique chest projection, which lung is the lung of interest?

• The left lung

• The right lung

At what level does the central ray enter on the patient's body when performing an apical lordotic projection?

• At the vertebral prominens

• At the jugular notch

• At the sternal angle

• At the xiphoid process

What part of the lungs is of major interest when using the apical lordotic position?

• The diaphragm

• The mediastinum

• The costophrenic angle

• The apices of the lungs

For the decubitus position, what body surface should the patient lay on to best demonstrate fluid in the left lung?

• On the patient's stomach

• On the patient's back

• The left

• The right