Ribs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The xiphoid process corresponds to vertebral level
T8
T9-T10
T12
L2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which pair of ribs attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?
1st rib
2nd rib
3rd rib
4th rib
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How much is the patient obliqued for an oblique rib projection?
30 degrees
45 degrees
70 degrees
90 degrees
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which ribs are considered floating ribs
ribs 8 thru 10
ribs 1 thru 7
ribs 9 and 10
ribs 11 and 12
Answer explanation
Ribs 1-7 are considered true ribs
Ribs 8-12 are false ribs
Ribs 11-12 are false AND floating ribs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What breathing instructions are given to the patient when doing an x-ray of the ribs above the diaphragm?
Inspiration
Expiration
Breathe Normal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
With proper inspiration how many ribs should be seen above the diaphragm?
5
8
10
12
Answer explanation
With proper inspiration there should be 10 ribs visible but sometimes a patient is unable to take the proper inspiration due to pain that may only 8 or 9 are visible.
Lower ribs should show ribs 8-12 with proper expiration
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Allie has right anterior chest pain after she was kicked by a horse. Which views should be done of her upper ribs? (pick 2)
AP
PA
RPO
LAO
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