Rad 106 Ribs Test

Front 1

T/ F A Lateral projection of the sternum requires that respiration be suspended upon expiration?

Back 1

False

Front 2

A pt. enters the emergency room w/ trauma to the bony thorax the initial radiographs reveals that there are fractured ribs and a possible pneumo of the left thorax; the physician orders a chest study to confirm the pneumo; however the pt. cannot stand. Which position will best demonstrate the pneumo?

Back 2

Right lateral decubitus

Front 3

An ambulatory pt. enters the ER with possible injury to the right upper posterior ribs; which of the following routines should be taken to demonstrate the involved area?

Back 3

AP erect RPO

Front 4

A radiograph of an RAO proj. of the sternum demonstrates excessive lung markings obscuring the sternum. A 1 second exposure time and breathing technique were used. Which of the following will produce a more diagnostic image of the sternum?

Back 4

B. increase the exposure time and decrease the mA.

Front 5

A radiograph of a lateral projection of the sternum reveals that the patients ribs are superimposed over the sternum. What needs to be done to correct the problem during a repeat exposure.

Back 5

Ensure they are not rotated

Front 6

A radiograph of an RAO sternum reveals that it is partially superimposed over the spine. What must be done to eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

Back 6

Increase obliquity of the body

Front 7

Which Kv is recommend for an AP study of the ribs below the diaphragm?

Back 7

75-85

Front 8

Which 2 proj. must be taken for an injury to the left posterior lower ribs?

Back 8

AP and LPO

Front 9

Which 2 proj. must be taken for an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

Back 9

PA and LAO

Front 10

Which position can replace the RAO of the sternum if the patient cannot lie prone?

Back 10

LPO

Front 11

Which of the following conditions may occur with trauma to the ribs?

Back 11

Hemothorax

Front 12

Which of the follow positions best demonstrate the axillary portion of the left ribs?

Back 12

LPO

Front 13

Which of the following statements is true about radiograpy of ribs located above the diaphragm?

Back 13

Suspend respiration upon inspiration

Front 14

Why is the RAO sternum preferred to the LAO position?

Back 14

Heart shadow

Front 15

Which of the following techniques is more effective in preventing lung markings from obscuring the sternum?

Back 15

Use a breathing technique

Front 16

T/F A LAO position of the sternum provides the best frontal image of the sternum with a minimal amount of distortion?

Back 16

False

Front 17

T/F The degree of rotation for the RAO proj. of the sternum is dependent on the size of the thoracic cavity?

Back 17

True

Front 18

Which ribs are considered to be true ribs?

Back 18

Ribs 1-7

Front 19

Know sternum and ribs anatomy!!

Back 19

Know sternum and ribs anatomy!!

Front 20

Which of the following ribs is considered to be a false rib? 1st, 7th or 9th?

Back 20

9th

Front 21

Which pair of ribs attaches to the sternum at the level of the sternal angle?

Back 21

2nd pair of ribs

Front 22

The sternal angle is a palpable landmark at the level of?

Back 22

T4-T5

Front 23

The only bone in connection with the shoulder and the bony thorax is the acromioclavicular?

Back 23

False

Front 24

The ziphoid process corresponds to the level of?

Back 24

T9-T10

Front 25

The suprasternal, manubrial or jugular notch all correspond to the level of?

Back 25

T2-T3

Front 26

What size of film do you use for lower ribs?

Back 26

14x17 crosswise

Front 27

Where is the top of the IR positioned for an AP oblique of the ribs?

Back 27

1 1/2 in. above the upper boarder of the shoulder

Front 28

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

Back 28

the top of the IR at 1 1/2 in above the jugular notch

Front 29

Which ribs are attached to the vertebrae only?

Back 29

11 and 12

Front 30

Which ribs are false ribs?

Back 30

8- 12

Front 31

Which ribs are called true ribs?

Back 31

1-7

Front 32

The costocartilage of 8-10 rib attaches to the cartilage which rib?

Back 32

7

Front 33

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

Back 33

7

Front 34

The easily palpable boarder of the manubrium is called the?

Back 34

jugular notch

Front 35

The very distal part of the sternum is called the?

Back 35

xiphoid process

Front 36

The sternum on average is how long?

Back 36

6 in.

Front 37

Which ribs are demonstrated on an AP oblique projection?

Back 37

the side closest to the IR

Front 38

How much is the body rotated for an AP or PA axillary projection of the ribs?

Back 38

45 degrees

Front 39

Where is the bottom for of the IR postioned for the AP proj. of the ribs below the diaphragm?

Back 39

at the iliac crest

Front 40

What is the respiration phase for the AP proj. of the ribs below the diaphragm?

Back 40

full expiration

Front 41

The CR for a PA proj. of the upper ribs is angled how much?

Back 41

0

Front 42

What is the respiration phase for the PA proj. of the upper ribs?

Back 42

full inspiration

Front 43

How far is the top of the 35x43cm IR placed above the upper boarder of the shoulder for the proj. of the ribs?

Back 43

1 1/2in.

Front 44

Which of the following body positions will project the left ribs clear of the heart?

Back 44

LAO and RPO

Front 45

The CR angle for a lateral sternum is?

Back 45

0 or perpendicular

Front 46

What is the respiration phase for a lateral proj. of the sternum?

Back 46

deep inspiration

Front 47

Where should the pt. hands be positioned for an upright lateral sternum?

Back 47

behind the ear

Front 48

The CR for the PA oblique proj. of the sternum is how many degrees?

Back 48

0

Front 49

How much should the body be rotated for the PA oblique of the sternum?

Back 49

15-20 degrees

Front 50

What proj. of the body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?

Back 50

PA oblique RAO

Front 51

Which of the following form the bony thorax? 12 pairs of ribs, sternum or 12 thoracic vertebrae

Back 51

all of thee above