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The bony thorax consists of (A) the single (BLANK) anteriorly. (B) two (BLANK). (C) two (BLANK). (D) twelve pairs of (BLANK), and (E) twelve (BLANK) posteriorly.
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The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A) (BLANK) and (B) (BLANK), respectively
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Chapter 2 Chest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The bony thorax consists of (A) the single (BLANK) anteriorly. (B) two (BLANK). (C) two (BLANK). (D) twelve pairs of (BLANK), and (E) twelve (BLANK) posteriorly. | (A) sternum (B) Clavicles (C) Scapulae (D) Thoracic Vertebra |
| The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A) (BLANK) and (B) (BLANK), respectively | (A) Vertebra Prominens (B) Jugular Notch |
| The four divisions of the respiratory system are: | (A) Pharynx (B) Trachea (C) Bronchi (D) Lungs |
| Adam's apple | Thyroid Cartilage |
| Voice box | Larynx |
| Breastbone | Sternum |
| Shoulder Blade | Scapula |
| Collar Bone | Clavicle |
| List three divisions of the structure located proximally to the larynx that serve as a common passageway for food and air. | (A) Nasopharynx (B) Oropharynx (C) Larynopharynx |
| The bony thorax consists of (A) the single (BLANK) anteriorly. (B) two (BLANK). (C) two (BLANK). (D) twelve pairs of (BLANK), and (E) twelve (BLANK) posteriorly. | (A) sternum (B) Clavicles (C) Scapulae (D) Thoracic Vertebra |
| The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A) (BLANK) and (B) (BLANK), respectively | (A) Vertebra Prominens (B) Jugular Notch |
| The four divisions of the respiratory system are: | (A) Pharynx (B) Trachea (C) Bronchi (D) Lungs |
| The bony thorax consists of (A) the single (BLANK) anteriorly. (B) two (BLANK). (C) two (BLANK). (D) twelve pairs of (BLANK), and (E) twelve (BLANK) posteriorly. | (A) sternum (B) Clavicles (C) Scapulae (D) Thoracic Vertebra |
| The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A) (BLANK) and (B) (BLANK), respectively | (A) Vertebra Prominens (B) Jugular Notch |
| The four divisions of the respiratory system are: | (A) Pharynx (B) Trachea (C) Bronchi (D) Lungs |
| Adam's apple | Thyroid Cartilage |
| The bony thorax consists of (A) the single (BLANK) anteriorly. (B) two (BLANK). (C) two (BLANK). (D) twelve pairs of (BLANK), and (E) twelve (BLANK) posteriorly. | (A) sternum (B) Clavicles (C) Scapulae (D) Thoracic Vertebra |
| The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A) (BLANK) and (B) (BLANK), respectively | (A) Vertebra Prominens (B) Jugular Notch |
| The four divisions of the respiratory system are: | (A) Pharynx (B) Trachea (C) Bronchi (D) Lungs |
| Adam's apple | Thyroid Cartilage |
| The trachea is located (Posteriorly or anteriorly) to the esophagus. | Anteriorly |
| Voice box | Larynx |
| The (BLANK) bone is seen in the anterior portion of the neck and is found just below the tongue on floor of the mouth. | Hyoid |
| Breastbone | Sternum |
| Shoulder Blade | Scapula |
| Collar Bone | Clavicle |
| List three divisions of the structure located proximally to the larynx that serve as a common passageway for food and air. | (A) Nasopharynx (B) Oropharynx (C) Larynopharynx |
| What is the name of the structure that acts as a lid over the larynx to prevent foreign objects such as food particles from entering the respiratory system? | Epiglottis |
| The trachea is located (Posteriorly or anteriorly) to the esophagus. | Anteriorly |
| The (BLANK) bone is seen in the anterior portion of the neck and is found just below the tongue on floor of the mouth. | Hyoid |
| If a person accidentally inhales a food particle, which bronchus is it most likely to enter and why? | The RIGHT bronchus. because it is larger and more vertical. |
| What is the name of the prominence or edge seen when looking down into bronchus where it divides into the right and left bronchus? This prominence or ridge is approximately at the level of the (BLANK) vertebra. | Carina, T5 |
| What is the term for the small air sac located at the distal ends of the bronchioles, in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the blood? | Aveoli |
| The delicate, double walled sac or membrane containing the lungs is called...? | Pleura |
| The outer layer of this membrane adhering to the inner surface of the chest wall and diaphragm is the... | Parietal Pleura |
| The inner layer adhering to the surface of the lungs is the (BLANK) or (BLANK) | Pulmonary, visceral pleura |
| The potential space between these two layers is called | Pleura Cavity |
| Air or gas that enters the pleura cavity is called | pneumothorax |
| Blood that enters the pleura cavity | hemothorax |
| lower, concave portion of the lung | base |
| Central area in which bronchi and blood vessels enter the lungs | Hilum (hilus) |
| Upper, rounded portion above the level of the clavicle: | Apex (Apices) |
| Extreme, outermost lower corner of the lungs: | Costophrenic angle |
| Explain why the right lung is smaller that the left lung and the right hemidiaphragm is positioned high that the left hemidiaphragm | Presence of liver on the right |
| List the four important structures located in the mediastinum | A. Thymus Gland B. Heart and great vessels C. Trachea D. Esophagus |
| The is enclosed in a double-walled membrane called the...? | Pericardial sac or Pericardium |
| The three parts of the aorta are the...? | Ascending, Arch, Descending |
| Which type of body habitus is associated with a broad and deep thorax? | Hypersthenic |
| Which body habitus may cause the costophrenic angles to be cut off if careful vertical collimation is not used? | Hyposthenic or asthenic |
| What is minimum number of ribs that should be demonstrated above the diaphragm on a PA radiograph of an average adult chest with full insperation. | 10 ribs |
| Which of the following objects should be removed (moved) before chest radiography? | Necklace, Hair fasteners, Oxygen lines, bra, religious medallion around neck |
| T/F: Chest radiography is the most commonly repeated radiographic procedure because of poor positioning or exposure factor selection errors, | TRUE |
| Chest radiography for the adult patient usually employs a kilovoltage peek of (BLANK) to (BLANK) kV | 110 to 125 kV |
| T/F: Generally, you do not need to use radiographic grids for adult patients for PA or lateral chest radiograph | FALSE |
| Optimal technical factor selection ensures proper penetration of the: | heart, great vessels, lung regions, Hilar region |
| Describe the way optimum density of the lungs and mediastinal structures can be determined on a PA chest radiograph. | be able to see faint out lines of at least middle and upper vertebrae and ribs through heart and other mediastinal structures. |
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Ali Rae