RTE 1503C Rad Positioning & Anatomy (Bontragers) ch 2 ||
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The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a
posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the
and the ? correct answers -vertebra prominens
- jugular notch
Which specific position would be used if the patient were unable to stand but the physician
suspected that the patient had free air in the left pleural cavity? correct answers right lateral
decubitus because they need the affected side up
What circumstances or clinical indications suggest that an AP lordotic projection should be
ordered? correct answers to rule out calcification or masses beneath the clavicles
A radiograph of a PA view of the chest shows that the sternoclavicular (SC) joints are not the
same distance from the spine. The right SC joint is closer to the midline than is the left SC joint.
What is the positioning error? correct answers rotation, the patient is in a slight RAO position
A patient with severe pleural effusion comes to the radiology department for the CXR. AEC will
not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient?
correct answers Increase your kV slightly
A patient enters the emergency room with a possible hemothorax in the right lung caused by a
motor vehicle accident (MVA). The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which specific
projection would best demonstrate this condition, and why? correct answers Right Lateral
decubitus, the side that has the fluid should be down to level off to see where the fluid is
Where should the CR be on an AP (anteriorposterior) chest projection? correct answers jugular
notch
, pneumothorax correct answers air or gas present in pleural cavity
__________ has the highest number of repeats in many radiology departments. correct answers
chest x-rays
Chest radiographs must be taken on to show the lungs as they appear fully expanded. correct
answers full inspiration
Why do you extend the neck for a chest x-ray? correct answers ensures that the chin and neck
and not superimpose the upper most lung region
Which body habitus is associated with a broad and deep thorax? correct answers hypersthenic
Which body habitus may cause the costophrenic angles to be cut off if careful vertical
collimation is not used? correct answers hyposthenic and asthenic
A routine chest series indicates a possible mass beneath the patient's right clavicle. The PA and
lateral projections are inconclusive. What additional projection(s) could be taken to rule out this
condition? correct answers AP lordotic, because you're trying to see the apices so you need to
bring the tube down and angle up
Where should the CR be on a PA (posterioanterior) chest projection? correct answers vertebra
prominens ( 7th cervical vertebrae )
How many lobes does the lungs have and what are they? correct answers ( root region )
central area of each lung
where the bronchi, blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves enter and leave lungs
hilum correct answers
Answers 100% Rated Correct.
The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a
posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the
and the ? correct answers -vertebra prominens
- jugular notch
Which specific position would be used if the patient were unable to stand but the physician
suspected that the patient had free air in the left pleural cavity? correct answers right lateral
decubitus because they need the affected side up
What circumstances or clinical indications suggest that an AP lordotic projection should be
ordered? correct answers to rule out calcification or masses beneath the clavicles
A radiograph of a PA view of the chest shows that the sternoclavicular (SC) joints are not the
same distance from the spine. The right SC joint is closer to the midline than is the left SC joint.
What is the positioning error? correct answers rotation, the patient is in a slight RAO position
A patient with severe pleural effusion comes to the radiology department for the CXR. AEC will
not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient?
correct answers Increase your kV slightly
A patient enters the emergency room with a possible hemothorax in the right lung caused by a
motor vehicle accident (MVA). The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which specific
projection would best demonstrate this condition, and why? correct answers Right Lateral
decubitus, the side that has the fluid should be down to level off to see where the fluid is
Where should the CR be on an AP (anteriorposterior) chest projection? correct answers jugular
notch
, pneumothorax correct answers air or gas present in pleural cavity
__________ has the highest number of repeats in many radiology departments. correct answers
chest x-rays
Chest radiographs must be taken on to show the lungs as they appear fully expanded. correct
answers full inspiration
Why do you extend the neck for a chest x-ray? correct answers ensures that the chin and neck
and not superimpose the upper most lung region
Which body habitus is associated with a broad and deep thorax? correct answers hypersthenic
Which body habitus may cause the costophrenic angles to be cut off if careful vertical
collimation is not used? correct answers hyposthenic and asthenic
A routine chest series indicates a possible mass beneath the patient's right clavicle. The PA and
lateral projections are inconclusive. What additional projection(s) could be taken to rule out this
condition? correct answers AP lordotic, because you're trying to see the apices so you need to
bring the tube down and angle up
Where should the CR be on a PA (posterioanterior) chest projection? correct answers vertebra
prominens ( 7th cervical vertebrae )
How many lobes does the lungs have and what are they? correct answers ( root region )
central area of each lung
where the bronchi, blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves enter and leave lungs
hilum correct answers
