CHEST IMAGING

1. What is the preferred routine view for chest radiography?

• A) AP (Anteroposterior)

• B) PA (Posteroanterior)

• C) Lateral Decubitus

• D) Apical Lordotic

2. Why is the PA view preferred over the AP view for chest radiography?

• A) It reduces heart magnification

• B) It provides a clearer view of the ribs

• C) It is easier for the patient

• D) It requires less radiation

3. In a properly positioned PA chest X-ray, how many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm?

• A) 6–7

• B) 8–9

• C) 10–11

• D) 12–13

4. What is the best view to assess pleural effusion?

• A) PA View

• B) Lateral View

• C) Lateral Decubitus View

• D) Apical Lordotic View

5. What positioning maneuver helps move the scapulae out of the lung fields in a PA chest X-ray?

• A) Leaning backward

• B) Raising both arms above the head

• C) Rolling the shoulders forward

• D) Taking a deep breath

6. What is the primary purpose of the Apical Lordotic view?

• A) To evaluate pneumothorax

• B) To examine lung apices free of clavicle overlap

• C) To detect diaphragmatic hernia

• D) To check for pleural fluid

7. How is the patient positioned for a lateral chest X-ray?

• A) Standing with both arms down

• B) Standing with one side against the image receptor, arms raised

• C) Lying flat on the back

• D) Sitting with the chin resting on the cassette

8. Which of the following views is best for evaluating pneumothorax?

• A) Expiratory PA View

• B) AP View

• C) Lateral View

• D) Apical Lordotic View

9. In the Lateral Decubitus position, how long should the patient remain in position before exposure?

• A) 1 minute

• B) 2 minutes

• C) 5 minutes

• D) 10 minutes

10. What is the standard Source-to-Image Distance (SID) for a PA chest radiograph?

• A) 100 cm

• B) 150 cm

• C) 180 cm

• D) 200 cm