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WorksheetsExam 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The correct term for the seventh cervical vertebrae is:
Xiphoid process
Jugular notch
Axis
Vertebra prominens
The trachea bifurcates and forms the:
Right and left hilum
Costophrenic angles
Right and left bronchi
Pulmonary arteries
Which of the following structures is not found in the mediastinum?
Thymus gland
Heart and great vessels
Epiglottis
Trachea
Identify the best kV level for adult chest radiography from the following choices.
85 kV, 40-inch SID
110 kV, 40-inch SID
120 kV, 60-inch SID
125 kV, 72-inch SID
Why are the shoulders rolled forward for a PA projection of the chest?
To remove scapulae from lung fields
To prevent hyperemia of pulmonary vessels
To allow the diaphragm to move down farther
To reduce chest rotation
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?
Deeper inspiration
Extend chin
Slight rotation to the patient's left
Raise upper limbs higher
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?
Right lateral decubitus
AP semiaxial
AP lordotic
Left lateral decubitus
A PA chest radiograph demonstrates 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm. Is this an acceptable degree of inspiration?
Yes
No
The extreme, outermost lower corner of each lung is called the:
Costophrenic angle
Apex
Base
Hilar region
Which anterior oblique position would best demonstrate the left lung?
right anterior oblique (RAO)
left anterior oblique (LAO)
Which posterior oblique position would best demonstrate the left lung?
RPO
LPO
Which of the following chest positions is recommended to detect calcifications or cavitations within the upper lung region beneath the clavicles?
Left lateral decubitus
PA
RPO and LPO
AP lordotic
Which of the following bony landmarks is palpated for centering of the AP chest projection?
Vertebra prominens
Jugular notch
Thyroid cartilage
Sternal angle
To identify the inferior margin of the abdomen, the technologist can palpate the :
Iliac crest
Greater trochanter
ASIS
Ischial tuberosity
Which specific decubitus position of the abdomen should be used in an acute abdomen series if the patient cannot stand?
Left lateral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Right lateral decubitus
Ventral decubitus
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?
AP erect abdomen
Left lateral decubitus
Dorsal decubitus
Ventral decubitus
What is the correct name for the abdominal region found directly in the middle of the abdomen?
Epigastric
Inguinal
Umbilical
Pubic
Which of the following abdominal regions contains the rectum?
Pubic
Inguinal
Umbilical
Epigastric
Hypochondriac
The central ray is centered to the level of the __________________________ for a supine AP projection of the abdomen.
pubic symphysis
ASIS
Iliac crest
greater trochanter
What anatomy must be included on an upright abdomen in order to visualize free intraperitoneal air?
pubic symphysis
diaphragm
kidneys
bladder
