Chest Imaging After Class Assignment Winter 2025

Proper inspiration is evident when _______ posterior ribs are visible above the level of the diaphragm.

ten

Identify the correct statements associated with positioning for a PA chest

1. The patient's midsagittal plane should be aligned with the center of the image receptor.
2. The image receptor should be placed 2 inches above the patient's shoulders when their arms are at their side.
3. The central ray (CR) should be directed to the level of T7 with no tube angle.
4. The gonadal shielding should be placed between the patient and the x-ray tube.
5. The exposure should be made on the second full inspiration.
6. The source-to-image receptor distance (SID) should be set at a minimum of 72 inches.

The heart and lungs are the most important anatomical structures evaluated during chest radiography

true

If possible the routine chest should be performed upright so that [_____] and [_____] levels can be easily visualized

air

fluid

A properly positioned PA chest projection should demonstrate _________ lung fields completely

both

Clear communication with a patient will ensure that a proper patient [_____] is acquired and that a patient will [_____] with all instructions

history

comply

A 14x17 image receptor is used for PA chest projection and should be adjusted [_____] or [_____] depending on the patient s body habitus

lengthwise

crosswise

A properly positioned lateral chest projection should demonstrate the lungs _____________ on the radiograph, free from superimposition of the arms or soft tissues

vertically

Prior to performing chest radiography, it is unprofessional to ask a female patient to remove her bra

false

Identify the correct statements associated with positioning for a lateral chest

1. The patient is upright and placed 90 degrees to the image receptor (IR).
2.The IR should be placed 2 inches above the patient's shoulders with the arms by their side.
3. The central ray should be directed to the level of T7 at the midcoronal plane with no tube angulation.
4. The patient's arms should be placed above their head, bending their elbows and placing the forearms on their head.
5. The anatomical marker should be placed above the patient's shoulders.

Chest radiographs are generally performed with high kVp in order to [_____] all anatomical structures and to provide adequate [_____]

penetrate

contrast