CXR Quizz- Part 1

If the patient is facing the erect bucky, what would the projection be called?

• PA

• AP

• Lateral

• Decubitus

How many lobes does the right lung have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Is left hemi-diaphgram higher than the right one?

• Yes

• No

What is the normal adult cardio-thoracic ratio?

• 0

• <0.5

• >0.5

• 1

What is the ideal x-ray exposure for an average adult PA chest radiography?

• 125 kVp, 15 mAs

• 110 kVp, 8 mAs

• 90 kVp, 9 mAs

• 100 kVp, 3 mAs

The centering point for the PA chest Xray?

• T4

• T5

• T6

• T7

What is the name of this radiographic image?

• PA

• Lateral

• Left lateral decubitus

• Right lateral decubitus

Good inspiration on a chest x-ray is assessed by seeing how many ribs?

• 8-10 posterior

• 6-8 anterior

• 10-12 posterior

• 2-4 anterior

How many chest x-rays does a radiographer often perform during the career?

• Too many to count

• About 10

• Over 100

• Over 1000