extra questions: chapter 10 - ribs, sternum, and SC joints

which projection best demonstrates the sternum

A. Ap projection

B. PA projection

C. RAO projection

D. LAO projection

C. RAO projection

what is the typical degree of patient rotation for an RAO sternum projection

A. 5-10

B. 15-20

C. 25-30

D. 35-40

B. 15-20

which breathing technique is recommended for an RAO sternum projection

A. full inspiration

B. full expiration

C. shallow breathing

D. suspend respiration

C. shallow breathing

for a lateral sternum projection, how should the patient’s arms be positioned

A. down by their sides

B. raised above the head

C. extended forward

D. locked behind the back

D. locked behind the back

what is the recommended SID for lateral sternum projection

A.40 inches

B. 48 inches

C. 60 inches

D. 72 inches

D. 72 inches

which projection is commonly used to evaluate the sternoclavicular joints

A. AP projection

B. PA projection

C. Oblique projection

D. Lateral projection

C. Oblique projection

in a PA oblique projection of the SC joints, which position best demonstrates the right SC joint

A. RAO

B. LAO

C. RPO

D.LPO

A. RAO

for rib radiography, which projection is preferred to visualize the posterior ribs

A. Ap projection

B. PA projection

C. Oblique projection

D. Lateral projection

A. Ap projection

when imaging ribs above the diaphragm, what breathing instructions should be given

A. suspend respiration after full inspiration

B. suspend respiration after full expiration

C. shallow breathing

D. no specific instructions

A. suspend respiration after full inspiration which

which projection best demonstrates the axillary portion of the ribs

A. AP projection

B. PA projection

C. Oblique projection

D. lateral projection

C. Oblique projection

for an AP oblique projection of the ribs, how much should the patient be rotated

A. 10 degrees

B. 20 degrees

C. 30 degrees

D. 45 degrees

D. 45 degrees

when imaging ribs below the diaphragm, what is the recommended patient position

A. erect

B. supine

C. prone

D. lateral decub

B. supine

for a PA projection of the SC joints, where is the central ray centered

A. jugular notch

B. xiphoid process

C. T7 vertebra

D. T2-T3 vertebral level

D. T2-T3 vertebral level

what is the purpose of using a breathing technique during a sternum radiograph

A. to increase patient comfort

B. to blur out lung markings

C. to reduce patient dose

D. to improve bone detail

B. to blur out lung markings

which side is best visualized on an RAO SC joint projection

A. right side

B. left side

C. both sides equally

D. neither side

A. right side

for ribs below the diaphragm, where should the bottom of the IR be placed

A. at the level of the iliac crest

B. at the level of ASIS

C. at the level of T12

D. at the level of L4

A. at the level of the iliac crest

which ribs are best demonstrated in a PA upper ribs projection

A. posterior ribs 8-12

B. anterior ribs 1-9

C. posterior ribs 1-7

D. anterior ribs 6-10

B. anterior ribs 1-9

what is the central ray angulation for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints

A. 0 degrees

B. 5-10 degrees caudal

C. 5-10 degrees cephalic

D. 15 degrees cephalic

A. 0 degrees

what SID is typically recommended for a PA projection of the SC joints

A. 36 inches

B. 40 inches

C. 60 inches

D. 72 inches

B. 40 inches