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The part of the rib identified in the figure above is the:

Select one:

a. head 

b. neck

c. facet

d. shaft

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The part of the sternum identified on the figure above is the:

Select one:

a. body

b. manubrium

c. xiphoid 

d. sternal angle

Which SID is recommended for the lateral projection of the sternum for management of magnification?

Select one:

a. 48 inches

b. 60 inches

c. 72 inches 

d. 120 inches

Which ribs are called the true ribs?

Select one:

a. 1 to 7 

b. 1 to 10

c. 8 to 12

d. 11 and 12

What breathing instructions are given to the patient prior to making the exposure for this image? 
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Select one:

a. Inhale and hold your breath.

b. Exhale and hold your breath. 

c. Inhale, exhale, inhale and hold your breath.

d. Breathe normally

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

Select one:

a. 30 degrees

b. 45 degrees

c. 20 to 30 degrees

d. 35 to 45 degrees

The central-ray angle for a lateral sternum is:

Select one:

a. 5 degrees caudad

b. 10 degrees caudad

c. 10 to 12 degrees caudad

d. perpendicular

When performing the PA oblique projection of the sternoclavicular articulations, which of the joints would be demonstrated?

Select one:

a. both joints are demonstrated

b. the joint closest to the IR 

c. the joint farthest from the IR

d. both joints—but varies depending on body habitus

Where is the IR centered for a PA oblique sternum?

Select one:

a. fifth thoracic vertebra

b. seventh thoracic vertebra 

c. manubrium sterni

d. jugular notch

For the attached image, the CR is entering at the level of: 
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Select one:

a. T1

b. T3

c. Sternal Angle

d. T7

Where should the patient's hands be positioned for an upright lateral sternum?

Select one:

a. locked behind the back 

b. straight down at the side

c. locked above the head

d. back of the hands against the thighs

Which ribs are best demonstrated in this image? 
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Select one:

a. axillary portion of the right ribs

b. axillary portion of the left ribs

c. ribs above the diaphragm (upper ribs)

d. ribs below the diaphragm (lower ribs) 

The costal cartilages of the eighth through tenth ribs attach to:

Select one:

a. each other

b. the sternum

c. the costal cartilage of the seventh rib

d. the body of the seventh rib

How is the patient's head positioned for a PA projection of one sternoclavicular joint?

Select one:

a. turn the head to face the affected side 

b. turn the head to face the unaffected side

c. with the forehead and nose on the table

d. with the midsagittal plane vertical

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

Select one:

a. at the level of T1

b. 1 inch above the upper border of the shoulder

c. 1 1/2 inches above the upper border of the shoulder 

d. 2 inches above the upper border of the shoulder

What is the respiration phase for the PA projection of the upper ribs?

Select one:

a. full expiration

b. full inspiration 

c. suspended respiration

d. slow, shallow breathing

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The anatomical part of the sternum identified in the figure above is the:

Select one:

a. xiphoid

b. jugular notch

c. manubrium 

d. sternal angle

How is the head positioned for a PA projection of both sternoclavicular articulations?

Select one:

a. on the left side

b. on the right side

c. with the forehead and nose on the table

d. with the midsagittal plane vertical 

How is the IR positioned for a lateral sternum?

Select one:

a. top of the IR is at C7-T1

b. top of the IR is at T3

c. top of the IR is 1 1/2 inches above the jugular notch 

d. top of the IR is 2 inches above the jugular notch

The attached image is used to demonstrate: 
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Select one:

a. The clavicles

b. The apices of the lungs

c. The sternum

d. The sternoclavicular joint

Which of the following is the essential projection and body position for demonstration of the sternum?

Select one:

a. AP, supine

b. PA, prone 

c. PA oblique, LAO

d. PA oblique, RAO

What is the recommended SID necessary to blur the posterior ribs on a PA oblique projection of the sternum?

Select one:

a. 30 inches 

b. 40 inches

c. 48 inches

d. 72 inches

Examine the image below.  Which ribs are best demonstrated? 
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Select one:

a. axillary portion of right ribs

b. axillary portion of left ribs

c. left ribs above the diaphragm

d. right ribs below the diaphragm

For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the lowest position in the body?

Select one:

a. obese

b. hyposthenic 

c. hypersthenic

d. emaciated

Which of the following is the recommended position for optimal demonstration of the upper anterior ribs? 

(1) recumbent 

(2) standing 

(3) seated upright

Select one:

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 3 

d. 1, 2, and 3

The space between each of the ribs is called the:

Select one:

a. costal cartilage

b. intercostal spaces 

c. costovertebral joints

d. costotransverse joints

The easily palpable superior border of the manubrium is called the:

Select one:

a. body

b. xiphoid

c. sternal angle

d. jugular notch

The phase of respiration for a PA projection of the sternoclavicular joints is:

Select one:

a. expiration

b. inspiration

c. suspended respiration 

d. slow, shallow breathing

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

Select one:

a. 10 degrees

b. 20 degrees

c. 5 to 10 degrees

d. 15 to 20 degrees

Which breathing techniques can be used when performing an oblique projection of the sternum? 

(1) inspiration 

(2) expiration 

(3) slow, shallow breathing

Select one:

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 3 

d. 1, 2, and 3

The central ray for a PA projection of the upper ribs is:

Select one:

a. 0 degrees 

b. 5 degrees caudad

c. 10 degrees cephalad

d. 12 degrees cephalad

Which of the following IR size and position is used for the AP projection of the lower ribs?

Select one:

a. 14 ´ 17 inches (35 ´ 43 cm) lengthwise

b. 14 ´ 17 inches (35 ´ 43 cm) crosswise 

c. 10 ´ 12 inches (24 ´ 30 cm) lengthwise

d. 10 ´ 12 inches (24 ´ 35 cm) crosswise

Which of the following form the bony thorax? 

(1) sternum 

(2) 12 pairs of ribs 

(3) 12 thoracic vertebrae

Select one:

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 3

d. 1, 2, and 3

How many ribs attach directly to the sternum?

Select one:

a. 5

b. 7 

c. 10

d. 12

The central-ray angle for the PA oblique projection of the sternum is:

Select one:

a. 5 degrees caudad

b. 10 degrees caudad

c. 15 degrees caudad

d. perpendicular

What is the respiration phase for a lateral projection of the sternum?

Select one:

a. deep expiration

b. deep inspiration 

c. slow, shallow breathing

d. long, deep breathing

Which of the following is the recommended breathing technique that should be used when examining the ribs that lie at the level of the diaphragm?

Select one:

a. one deep inspiration (or expiration) and hold

b. two deep expirations (or inspirations) and hold

c. suspended respiration

d. slow, shallow breathing

The breathing instructions for the attached position should be: 
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Select one:

a. Take in a deep breath and hold it.

b. Take in a deep breath, now let it out, hold it out, don't breathe and don't move. 

c. Take in a deep breath, now let it out very slowly over at least 3 seconds.

d. Either B or C

Which ribs are attached to the vertebrae only?

Select one:

a. 1 to 7

b. 1 to 10

c. 8 to 12

d. 11 and 12 

Which ribs are demonstrated on an AP oblique projection?

Select one:

a. upper ribs only

b. lower ribs only

c. side farthest from the IR

d. side closest to the IR

The approximate length of the sternum is:

Select one:

a. 3 inches

b. 4 inches

c. 5 inches

d. 6 inches

Which joints articulate with a vertebra? 

(1) costovertebral 

(2) costotransverse 

(3) costochondral

Select one:

a. 1 and 2 

b. 1 and 3

c. 2 and 3

d. 1, 2, and 3

Examine the image below. Which ribs are best demonstrated? 
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Select one:

a. axillary portion of right ribs

b. axillary portion of left ribs

c. ribs above the diaphragm 

d. ribs below the diaphragm

Which projection and body position will demonstrate the sternum through the heart?

Select one:

a. PA oblique, RAO 

b. PA oblique, LAO

c. AP oblique, RPO

d. AP oblique, LPO

The patient should be obliqued ___________ degrees for this projection. 
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Select one:

a. 15 

b. 30

c. 45

d. 60

For which type of body habitus will the diaphragm be at the highest level in the body?

Select one:

a. sthenic

b. asthenic

c. hyposthenic

d. hypersthenic 

Where is the bottom of the IR positioned for an AP projection of the ribs (below the diaphragm)?

Select one:

a. at the xiphoid

b. at the ASIS

c. 1 1/2 inches above the crest of the ilium

d. at the iliac crest

How are the hands placed for a PA projection of the ribs so that the scapulae are rotated away from the rib cage?

Select one:

a. palm of the hands against the hips

b. palm of the hands against the mid-thigh

c. back of the hands against the hips 

d. back of the hands against the mid-thigh

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

Select one:

a. suspended respiration

b. full inspiration

c. full expiration 

d. slow, shallow breathing