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Exam 1 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The correct term for the seventh cervical vertebrae is:

a)

Xiphoid process

b)

Jugular notch

c)

Axis

d)

Vertebra prominens

2.

The trachea bifurcates and forms the:

a)

Right and left hilum

b)

Costophrenic angles

c)

Right and left bronchi

d)

Pulmonary arteries

3.

Which of the following structures is not found in the mediastinum?

a)

Thymus gland

b)

Heart and great vessels

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Trachea

4.

Identify the best kV level for adult chest radiography from the following choices.

a)

85 kV, 40-inch SID

b)

110 kV, 40-inch SID

c)

120 kV, 60-inch SID

d)

125 kV, 72-inch SID

5.

Why are the shoulders rolled forward for a PA projection of the chest?

a)

To remove scapulae from lung fields

b)

To prevent hyperemia of pulmonary vessels

c)

To allow the diaphragm to move down farther

d)

To reduce chest rotation

6.

A lateral chest radiograph demonstrates the soft tissue of the upper limbs is superimposed over the apices of the lungs. How can this situation be prevented?

a)

Deeper inspiration

b)

Extend chin

c)

Slight rotation to the patient's left

d)

Raise upper limbs higher

7.

A patient with a history of pulmonary edema comes to the radiology department and is unable to stand. The physician suspects fluid in the left lung. Which specific projection should be used to confirm this diagnosis?

a)

Right lateral decubitus

b)

AP semiaxial

c)

AP lordotic

d)

Left lateral decubitus

8.

A PA chest radiograph demonstrates 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm. Is this an acceptable degree of inspiration?

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

The extreme, outermost lower corner of each lung is called the:

a)

Costophrenic angle

b)

Apex

c)

Base

d)

Hilar region

10.

Which anterior oblique position would best demonstrate the left lung?

a)

right anterior oblique (RAO)

b)

left anterior oblique (LAO)

11.

Which posterior oblique position would best demonstrate the left lung?

a)

RPO

b)

LPO

12.

Which of the following chest positions is recommended to detect calcifications or cavitations within the upper lung region beneath the clavicles?

a)

Left lateral decubitus

b)

PA

c)

RPO and LPO

d)

AP lordotic

13.

Which of the following bony landmarks is palpated for centering of the AP chest projection?

a)

Vertebra prominens

b)

Jugular notch

c)

Thyroid cartilage

d)

Sternal angle

14.

To identify the inferior margin of the abdomen, the technologist can palpate the :

a)

Iliac crest

b)

Greater trochanter

c)

ASIS

d)

Ischial tuberosity

15.

Which specific decubitus position of the abdomen should be used in an acute abdomen series if the patient cannot stand?

a)

Left lateral decubitus

b)

Dorsal decubitus

c)

Right lateral decubitus

d)

Ventral decubitus

16.

A patient with a clinical history of a possible umbilical hernia comes to the radiology department. The KUB is inconclusive. Which additional projection can be undertaken to help confirm the diagnosis?

a)

AP erect abdomen

b)

Left lateral decubitus

c)

Dorsal decubitus

d)

Ventral decubitus

17.

What is the correct name for the abdominal region found directly in the middle of the abdomen?

a)

Epigastric

b)

Inguinal

c)

Umbilical

d)

Pubic

18.

Which of the following abdominal regions contains the rectum?

a)

Pubic

b)

Inguinal

c)

Umbilical

d)

Epigastric

e)

Hypochondriac

19.

The central ray is centered to the level of the __________________________ for a supine AP projection of the abdomen.

a)

pubic symphysis

b)

ASIS

c)

Iliac crest

d)

greater trochanter

20.

What anatomy must be included on an upright abdomen in order to visualize free intraperitoneal air?

a)

pubic symphysis

b)

diaphragm

c)

kidneys

d)

bladder