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How far above the top of the shoulder should the IR be to do a decubitus chest?
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1 1/2 to 2 inches
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Where should the top of the IR be positioned for a supine AP?
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1 1/2 to 2 inches; same for oblique
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Where should the top of the IR be for an AP oblique projection of lungs?
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above vertebral prominens or 5 inches above jugular notch
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Which clearly demonstrates AP/PA oblique projection of the lungs?
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-both lungs
-trachea filled with air |
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What is the recommended SID for PA chest?
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72 inches
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Each lung is divided into segements called what?
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lobes
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What is the space between pleural walls called?
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Pleural cavity
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Where is the cassette placed for an AP chest?
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1 1/2 to 2 inches above the shoulders
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Small subdivision of the bronchial tree is called what?
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terminal bronchial
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Caostophrenic angle is part of what organ?
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lungs
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Oxygen and carbon manoxide are exchanged by the what?
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walls of the alveoli
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The thoracic cavity is enclosed in a shiny, slippery lining called the what?
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serous membrane
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The thoracic cavity contains which of the three: a) heart, b)thymus gland, c)inferior esophagus
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all of the above
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What needs to be clearly demonstrated on an x-ray projection in the decubitus position?
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-lungs filled entirely
-arms out of the way -identification to show that it is decubitus |
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Which are required to produce a radiograph for the decubitus position?
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Combination
-horizontal x-ray beam -patient is in recumbant position |
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What is the respiration phase for an AP or lateral in decubitus position?
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full inspiration; inhale, exhale, inhale, hold
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Which side of the patient's chest is placed against IR for ventral or dorsal decubitus lateral position?
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ventral
dorsal affected side down |
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What is the patient position lateral projection of the dorsal decubitus position?
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supine
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The radiographic projections performed using the decubitus position are what?
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combination:
-lateral -AP/PA |
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If lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate free air in the lung which side does the patient lie on?
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the unaffected side because air rises
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If the lateral decubitus position is used to demonstrate fluid in the lungs which side should the patient lie on?
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The effected side because fluid falls
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How long should the patient remain in position for dorsal decubitus?
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5 minutes
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How is the CR positioned for projection when patient is in decubitus position?
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CR horizontal
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If patient cannot be placed in lordotic position to view pulmonary apices, what CR angulation is used?
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10-20 degrees cephallic
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What respiration phase for AP axial for pulmonary apices is used?
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inspiration
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How far from the grid should the patient stand in front of wall buckey before leaning back for lordotic position?
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1 foot
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When you angle a patient for lordotic view what is the CR angled at?
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0 degrees
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What will be observed for supine AP chest x-ray?
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Combination:
-clavicles project higher -lung appears shorter |
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What is the SID for AP chest?
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72 inches
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APO projection/RPO position produces the same image as what?
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PA LAO
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For the PA oblique the site of interest is generally where?
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site farthest from IR
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For an AP oblique projection, the site of interest is generally where?
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site closest to the IR
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When the patient is properly positioned for a PA oblique of the chest, the CR will enter the body at?
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midway between the lateral surface of the elevated side of the spine
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What is the CR angulation for an AP/PA oblique projection of the chest?
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0 degrees
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What is the degree of body rotation for a PA oblique cardiac series?
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55-60 degrees
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How many degrees body rotation for a routine AP/PA oblique?
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45 degrees
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What plane must be accurately parallel to IR to prevent distortion of thoracic structures during lateral chest exam?
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midsagittal
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How many ribs are above the diaphragm for a PA chest?
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10 ribs
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The optimal respiration phase for a PA or lateral chest is?
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full inspiration, inhale, exhale, inhale, hold it
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What is the CR angle for a PA chest?
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0 degrees
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Which of the following joints is considered to have a spheroidal type of movement?
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Scapulohumeral joint
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All of the joints of the shoulder girdle are diathrodial.
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True
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What is the name of the insertion joint for the deltoid muscle located on the shaft of the humerus?
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deltoid tuberosity
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What is the name of the large fossa that is found on the anterior surface of the scapula?
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Subscapular Fossa
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The anterior surface of the scapula is referred to as what?
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Costal Surface
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The female clavicle is usually shorter and less curved than that of the male's.
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True
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Which term describes the medial end of the clavicle?
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External Extremity
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Which of the following structures is not part of the proximal humerus?
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Glenoid Process
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