A radiologist wants an oblique projection that will demonstrate the maximum area of the right lung.
Which of the following chest projections will best demonstrate the maximum area of the right lung? -
(answer)AP oblique projection, RPO position
A patient comes to Radiology with a possible right pneumothorax. She is unable to stand. Which of the
following chest projections would be ideal in demonstrating this condition? - (answer)AP projection, left
lateral decubitus position
Which region of the lungs is best demonstrated with the AP axial projection? - (answer)Pulmonary
apices
Where is the central ray centered for an AP supine projection of the chest? - (answer)3 inches (7.6 cm)
below the jugular notch
Which two oblique positions will elongate the left lung? - (answer)LPO and RAO
Where is the central ray centered for the AP axial projection of the pulmonary apices? - (answer)T2
The lateral projection of the trachea may be used to demonstrate:
(1) The thymus gland
(2) The middle compartment of the mediastinum
(3) Foreign bodies - (answer)1 and 3 only
Which of the following anatomic structures is examined radiographically to detect rotation on the lateral
chest projection? - (answer)Posterior ribs
All of the following projections would demonstrate the air/fluid level in the lungs except for the: -
(answer)Supine AP