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The vertebra prominens corresponds to the level of: a. C7 b. C5 c. T2 d. C4-5 |
A. C7 |
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The upper margin of the lungs is at the level of the: a. jugular notch b. vertebra prominens c. laryngeal prominence. d. sternal angle. |
b. vertebra prominens |
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What is the name of the structure that serves as a common passageway for both food and air? a. Epiglottis b. Larynx c. pharynx d. esophagus |
c. pharynx |
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The jugular notch is located on the: a. sternum b. thyroid cartilage c. seventh cervicle vertebra. d. scapula |
a. sternum |
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What s the correct anatomic name for the Adam's apple? a. sternum b. epiglottis c. cricoid cartilage d. laryngeal prominence |
d. laryngeal prominence |
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What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent aspiration of food or fluid? a. Uvula b. epiglottis c. hyoid bone d. oropharynx |
b. epiglottis |
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Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior? a. Larynx b. Esophagus c. Trachea d. Hyoid bone |
b. Esophagus |
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Which of the following structures is considered to be most inferior? a. epiglottis b. hyoid bone c. carina d. vocal cords |
c. carina |
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The internal prominence or ridge in which the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is termed the: a. carina b. hilum c. thyroid cartilage d. costophrenic angle |
a. carina |
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Air or gas that escapes into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as: a. air bronchogram b. pneumothorax c. hemidiaphragm d. hemothorax |
b. pneumothorax |
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Which of the following structures is NOT considered as a mediastinal structure? a. Thymus gland b. heart and great vessels c. trachea d. epiglottis |
d. epiglottis |
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The laryngeal prominence is a positioning landmark located at the level of: a. T1 b. C7 c. C5 d. C3 |
c. C5 |
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The central ray (CR) for an anteroposterior (AP) supine, adult chest projection, should be centered: a. to the level of T4 b. 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) below the jugular notch c. at the vertebra prominens d. at the xiphoid process |
b. 3 to 4 ( 8-10 cm) inches below the jugular notch |
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Which one of the following clinical indications often requires the inspiration/expiration chest series to be taken? a. chronic asthma b. small pneumothorax c. pneumoconiosis d. primary tuberculosis |
d. primary tuberculosis |
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Pleurisy may be demonstrated radiographically by associated: a. pleural effusion b. empyema c. pneumothorax d. silicosis |
b. empyema |
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Which type of body habitus typically requires that the image receptor be placed crosswise rather than lengthwise for posteroanterior (PA) chest? a. hypersthenic b. Asthenic c. Sthenic d. Hyposthenic |
a. hypersthenic |
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Top of image receptor place approximately 3 inches above the shoulders is recommended centering technique for adult chest radiography. a. true b. false |
b. false |
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A well inspired average adult chest PA projection will have a minimum of __posterior ribs seen above the diaphragm. a. 8 b. 7 c. 10 d. 12 |
c. 10 |
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Which of following technical factors is ideal for adult chest radiography? a. 100 kV, 200 mA, 1/20 sec, 60-inch (153 cm) SID b.120 kV, 800mA, 1/40 sec, 40-inch (102 cm) SID |
b.120 kV, 800mA, 1/40 sec, 40-inch (102 cm) SID |
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a PA chest radiograph reveals that only seven ribs are seen above the diaphragm on a healthy adults. which of the following suggestions would improve the inspiration of lungs? a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm. b. Perform chest position supine. c.Take exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first. d. Use a shorter exposure time |
c. Take exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first. |
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What is the primary disadvantage of performing an AP projection of the chest rather than a PA? a. More radiation exposure to the lungs. b. distortion of the ribs c. AP projection requires more kV as compared with the PA projection of the chest rather than a PA. d. Increased magnification of the heart |
d. Increased magnification of the heart
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of the following factors, which one is most crucial to demonstrate possible air and fluid levels in the chest? a. 72-inch (183 cm) SID b. High-kV technique c. Patient in erect or decubitus position. d. Using high mA and short exposure time. |
c. patient in erect or decubitus position. |
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To view air or fluid levels CR must be: |
Horizontal |
