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WorksheetsBony thorax
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What projection(s) of the ribs include both the upper and lower ribs?
AP
AP obliques
PA
PA obliques
how many degrees is the patient rotated for the PA oblique of the sternum?
10-15
45
15-20
5-10
Where is the top of the IR placed for the PA obl projection of the sternum?
1.5" above the shoulder
1.5" above the jugular notch
@ iliac crest
2" below the shouder
What SID is recommended for the PA oblique projection of the sternum to blur the posterior ribs?
40"
30"
72"
48"
For a left lateral projection of the sternum, if the right lung is posterior, how is the patient positioned?
Perfectly
Under rotated
over rotated
The use of 72" SID is recommended for which projections?
PA SC Joints
PA upper ribs
Lateral sternum
AP lower ribs
What position must the patient be in to demonstrate the RIGHT SC joint for the PA obl projection?
LPO
RAO
LAO
LPO
What is the recommended position for AP projection of the lower ribs?
upright
supine
prone
recumbent
what is the respiration for demonstrating ribs below the diaphragm?
Suspended
inspiration
expiration
breath normal
What projection is used to demonstrate an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?
AP obl
PA obl
AP
PA
Patient complains of rib pain just under the left axilla at about the level of the inferior angle of the scapula, what projection would to demonstrate this area?
PA Obl lower ribs
AP upper ribs
PA lower ribs
AP obl upper ribs
MCP is rotated how many degrees for the AP oblique projection of the upper ribs?
10-15
45
15-20
30
What side is demonstrated for the PA oblique projection of the upper ribs?
Side down
Side up
The first through seventh are considered....
true ribs
floating ribs
false ribs
What CR angle can be used to demonstrate the 7th-9th ribs for the PA anterior rib projection?
3-5 cephalic
3-5 caudal
10-15 caudal
10-15 cephalic
