LXMO CHEST STUDY GUIDE: EXAM 2
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100%.
The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is the:
Apex
A hypersthenic patient requires the image receptor to be:
Crosswise
An asthenic patient requires the image receptor to be:
Lengthwise
Which structure separates the pleural cavities?
Mediastinum
Which primary bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical?
Right
Why is the right lung shorter than the left?
Presence of the liver
Which factor minimizes heart magnification on a lateral chest x-ray?
Left Lateral Position
When positioning for a PA chest, the midsagittal plane is _____ to the IR
Perpendicular
The SID for chest radiography
72 inches
The central ray should be centered at _____ for a lateral chest radiograph
T7
How many posterior ribs should be visible on a PA chest radiograph?
10
The IR should be _____ inches above the shoulders on chest radiographs
2
(Answered) With Complete Verified Solution
100%.
The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle is the:
Apex
A hypersthenic patient requires the image receptor to be:
Crosswise
An asthenic patient requires the image receptor to be:
Lengthwise
Which structure separates the pleural cavities?
Mediastinum
Which primary bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical?
Right
Why is the right lung shorter than the left?
Presence of the liver
Which factor minimizes heart magnification on a lateral chest x-ray?
Left Lateral Position
When positioning for a PA chest, the midsagittal plane is _____ to the IR
Perpendicular
The SID for chest radiography
72 inches
The central ray should be centered at _____ for a lateral chest radiograph
T7
How many posterior ribs should be visible on a PA chest radiograph?
10
The IR should be _____ inches above the shoulders on chest radiographs
2
