1.

Which of these is NOT a reason for doing radiographs in both

inspiration and expiration?

o To ensure a straight spine

o Fixation or lack of movement of the diaphragm
o Presence of a foreign body
o Distinguish between opacity in rib or in lung
o Possible small pneumothorax
2. 2

Which of these is NOT a reason for doing upright chest

radiography?

o To allow the diaphragm to be at it's lowest possible level

o To see the larynx and trachea from C-3 to T-4 filled with air
o To prevent engorgement or hyperemia of the pulmonary vessels
o To show possible air and fluid levels in the chest
3. 3

What does engorgement mean?

o Distended or swollen with fluid

o Excess of blood partially resulting from a relaxation of distal small
blood vessels or arterioles
4. 4

What does hyperemia mean?

o Excess of blood partially resulting from a relaxation of distal small

blood vessels or arterioles
o Distended or swollen with fluid
5. 5

How many ribs should be seen in an upright chest radiograph?

o 11
o 10
o 8
 o 12
o 9
6. 6

What kV should be used?

o 90-110kV
o 50-60kV
o 100-130kV
o 70-100kV
7. 7

Which of these should be used?

o Low mA / Long exposure time

o High mA / Short exposure time
8. 8

Which of these is NOT an indication found on a chest x-ray?

o Atelectasis
o Small pneumothorax
o Fixation of diaphragm
o Foreign Body
o Ascites
9. 9

Which side should be closest to the IR in a Lateral Chest?

o The side of interest

o The opposite side of interest
10. 10

Why should the shoulders be rotated forward in a PA chest?

o To clear the scapulae off the lung field

o To clear the clavicles
11. 11

Where should the CR be centered in a PA chest?

 o Level of T-7
o Level of C-1
o Level of T-4
12. 12

What is the correct SID for a PA chest?

o 60 inches
o 40 inches
o 72 inches
13. 13

True or False: Both SC joints should be the same distance from

the center of the spine in a good PA chest?

o True
o False
14. 14

In a PA chest, should the CR be parallel or perpendicular to T-7?

o Parallel
o Perpindicular
15. 15

In a true lateral, is the coronal plane perpendicular or parallel to

the IR?

o Parallel
o Perpendicular
16. 16

In a true lateral, is the MSP perpendicular or parallel to the IR?

o Parallel
o Perpendicular
17. 17

What is the minimum of SID for an AP chest?

o 60 inches
 o 40 inches
o 33 inches
o 72 inches
18. 18

Where is the CR located in an AP chest?

o T-7, 3 to 4 inches below the jugular notch

o L-5, at the laryngeal prominence