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WorksheetsChest Radiography
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
what type of immobilization technique should be used for a chest radiograph in a young pediatric patient
pigg-o-stat
parent/ guardian
compression band, restrain on table
technologist
what are the two most important landmarks for chest positioning
jugular notch
top of shoulders
xiphoid tip
vertebra prominens
when evaluating a lateral chest x-ray more than ___ cm separation of the posterior ribs shows that the patient is rotated
3cm
2cm
1cm
.5 cm
what is the purpose of rolling the shoulders forward for a PA chest radiograph
remove the scapula
move the clavicles
move the lungs
allow patient to be more comfortable
what is the CR point for a pa chest projection on an average female patient
3 inches below jugular notch
2 inches above shoulders
10 inches below vertebra prominens
7 inches below vertebra prominens
this is the area between the lungs
thorax
mediastinum
pleural space
sternoclavicular
where is the apex
bottom of lungs
top of lung above clavicle
middle of lung
in the hilum
what is the CR tube angle for a PA chest radiograph
perpendicular
5 degrees cephalad
5 degrees caudad
15 degrees cephalad
which lung has three lobes
right
left
neither
both
What is the primary purpose of a chest radiograph?
To diagnose lung diseases
To measure heart rate
To assess bone density
To evaluate kidney function
Which of the following structures is typically visible on a chest radiograph?
Liver
Heart
Kidneys
Stomach
What is the typical patient position for a PA chest radiograph?
Lying down
Standing upright
Sitting
Leaning forward
Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed using a chest radiograph?
Pneumonia
Diabetes
Arthritis
Hypertension
What is the significance of the costophrenic angle in a chest radiograph?
Indicates lung volume
Shows heart size
Assesses diaphragm position
Detects pleural effusion
Why is it important to take a deep breath and hold it during a chest radiograph?
To reduce motion blur
To expand the lungs for better imaging
To relax the patient
To align the spine
