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 peak of ____ to ____ kV.

110-125

T/F Generally, you do not need to use radiographic grids for adult patients for PA or lateral chest radiographs.

False

Optimal technical factor selection ensures proper penetration of the?

Heart, Great vessels, Lung region, Hilar region

Which of the following devices should be used for the erect PA and lateral chest projection for an infant

Pigg-o-stat

Describe the way optimum density of the lungs and mediastinal structures can be determined on a PA chest radiograph

should be able to see faint outlines of at least middle and upper vertebrae and ribs through the heart and other mediastinal.

T/F Because the heart is always located in the left thorax, the use of anatomic side markers on a PA chest projection may not be necessary.

False

Which one if the following sets of exposure factors is recommended for a chest examination of a young pediatric patient

70 to 85 kV, short exposure time

T/F Because they have shallower lung fields, the central ray is often centered higher for geriatric patients.

True

To ensure better lung inspiration during chest radiography, exposure should be made during the ____ inspiration

second

List 4 possible pathologic conditions that suggest the need for both inspiration and expiration PA chest radiographs.

Small pneumothorax, presence of foreign body, Fixation or lack of normal diaphragm movement, and distinguishing between opacity in rib or lung

List and explain briefly the three reasons chest radiographs should be taken with the patient in the erect position.

allows diaphragm to move down farther, show possible air and fluid levels in the chest, prevent engorgement and hyperemia of the pulmonary vessels.

Why do the lungs tend to expand more with the patient in an erect position than in a supine position?

Erect position causes abdominal organs to drop allowing the diaphragm to move farther down and the lungs to more fully aerate

Explain the primary purpose and benefit of performing chest radiography using 72 inch source image receptor distance.

Reduces distortion and magnification of the heart and other chest structures

what is a common radiographs sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome?

Air bronchogram

which one of the following anatomic structures is examined to determine rotation on a PA chest radiograph?

Symmetric appearance of sternoclavicular joints

Which positioning tip will help you prevent the patient's chin and neck from being superimposed over the upper airway and apices of the lungs for a PA chest radiograph?

extend the neck upward

For patients with the following clinical histories, which lateral projection would you perform-right or left?

Patient with serve pains in left side of chest

left

For patients with the following clinical histories, which lateral projection would you perform-right or left?

Patient with no chest pain but recent history of pneumonia in right lung

right

For patients with the following clinical histories, which lateral projection would you perform-right or left?

Patient with no chest pain or history of heart trouble

left

Why is it important to raise the patients arms above the head for lateral chest projections?

Prevents upper arm soft tissues from being superimposed over upper chest fields

The traditional central ray centering technique for the chest is to place the top of the image receptor _____ inches (____cm ) above the shoulders.

1 and a half to 2 inches, 5 cm

A recommended central ray centering technique for a PA chest projection require the technologist to palpate the _________ and measure down from that bony landmark _____ inches ( ____cm) for a male and ____ inches (____cm) for a female patient.

Vertebra prominens, 8 inches or 20 cm, 7 inches and 18 cm

Should the 14 x 17 inch image receptor be aligned lengthwise or crosswise for a PA chest projection of a hypersthenic patient?

crosswise

Should the 14 x 17 inch image receptor be aligned lengthwise or crosswise for a PA chest projection of a hyposthenic patient?

lengthwise

Which one of the following bony landmarks is palpated for centering of the AP chest projection?

Jugular notch

T/F With most digital chest units, the question of IR placement into either vertical or crosswise position is eliminated because of the larger IR

True

T/F For most patients, the central ray level for a PA chest projection is near the inferior angle of the scapula

True

T/F In general, for an average patient more collimation should be visible on the lower margin of the chest image than on the top for a PA or lateral chest position.

False. should be =

The height, or vertical dimension, of the average-to-larger person's chest is greater that the width or horizontal dimension.

False. greater width

T/F Single-photon emission computed tomography is frequently used to diagnose myocardial infraction.

True.

T/F Ultrasound is not an effective modality to detect pleural effusion.

False

T//F Echocardiography and electrocardiography are basically the same procedure.

False.

one of the most common inherited diseases

Cystic Fibrosis

Condition most frequently associated with congestive heart failure

Pulmonary edema

dyspnea

shortness of breath

Accumulation of pus in pleural cavity

Empyema

A form of occupational lung disease

Silicosis

A contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium

Tuberculosis

Irreversible dilation of bronchioles

Bronchiectasis

Most common form is emphysema

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Acute or chronic irritation of bronchi

Bronchitis

Collapse of all or portion of lung

Atelectasis

Inflammation of pleura

Pleurisy

Which one of the following chest projections/prositions is recommended to detect calcifications or cavitations within the upper lung region near the clavicles?

AP lordotic