Deck 16: Bony Thorax, Chest, and Abdomen

Question 1

How many pairs of ribs are classified as "false ribs"?

A) The upper five pairs
B) The lower five pairs
C) The upper seven pairs
D) The lower seven pairs

Answer 1

The lower five pairs

Question 2

The number of floating ribs is _____ pairs.

A) twelve
B) seven
C) five
D) two

Answer 2

two

Question 3

Which of the following make up the bony thorax?

A) 12 pairs of ribs
B) 12 ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the sternum
C) 12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the sternum
D) 12 pairs of ribs, 7 thoracic vertebrae, the sternum, and clavicles

Answer 3

12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the sternum

Question 4

In which quadrant of the abdomen is the largest portion of the liver located?

A) Left, upper quadrant
B) Right, upper quadrant
C) Left, lower quadrant
D) Right, lower quadrant

Question 5

The indention in the top of the manubrium is called the:

A) jugular notch.
B) sternal angle.
C) xiphoid process.
D) jugular process.

Question 6

The term "great vessels" refers to the:

A) large vessels of the head and neck.
B) vessels that carry blood to and from the heart.
C) vessels located in the thoracic cavity.
D) vessels located in the abdominal cavity.

Question 7

Which of the following organs are found within the mediastinum?
1) Lungs
2) Heart
3) Trachea

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8

What name is given to the first seven pairs of ribs?

A) True ribs
B) Floating ribs
C) False ribs
D) Adam's ribs

Question 9

What is the name of the upper portion of the lung?

A) Costophrenic recess
B) Costovertebral angle
C) Apex
D) Base

Question 10

How many lobes are in the left lung?

A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) One

Question 11

What term refers to the body of the sternum?

A) Gladiolus
B) Manubrium
C) Collar bone
D) Chest blade

Question 12

Which lung has three lobes?

A) The right lung
B) The left lung
C) Both lungs

Question 13

The inferior lateral "corners" of the lungs,visible on a PA chest radiograph,are called the:

A) hila.
B) apices.
C) cardiophrenic angles.
D) costophrenic angles.

Question 14

The xiphoid process is the ______ of the sternum.

A) proximal portion
B) distal tip
C) middle portion
D) longest portion

Question 15

What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

A) The aortic arch
B) The parietal membrane
C) The visceral membrane
D) The diaphragm

Question 16

Which pairs of ribs are referred to as "true ribs"?

A) The upper five pairs
B) The lower five pairs
C) The upper seven pairs
D) The lower seven pairs

Question 17

How many lobes are in the right lung?

A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) One

Question 18

What is the name of the most distal part of the sternum?

A) Floating process
B) Xiphoid process
C) Manubrium
D) Body

Question 19

Where is the jugular notch located?

A) At the end of the body of the sternum
B) At the end of the xiphoid process
C) At the top of the manubrium
D) At the bottom of the manubrium

Question 20

The uppermost portion of the sternum is called the:

A) xiphoid process.
B) gladiolus.
C) body.
D) manubrium.

Question 21

Which of the following are functions of the pancreas?
1) Manufacture insulin
2) Secrete digestive enzymes
3) Produce bile

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 22

Routine positions for the left tenth posterior rib are:

A) prone and RAO.
B) supine and RPO.
C) supine and LPO.
D) prone and LAO.

Question 23

The rounded,upper portion of the stomach is the:

A) pylorus.
B) fundus.
C) body.
D) ilium.

Question 24

The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and surrounds the abdominal organs is called the:

A) peritoneum.
B) pleura.
C) colon.
D) spleen.

Question 25

If a patient is complaining of pain in the right,lower quadrant of the abdomen,what part of the anatomy might be the cause of pain?

A) The liver
B) The gallbladder
C) The appendix
D) The heart

Question 26

Which body habitus is characterized as tall and slender?

A) Sthenic
B) Asthenic
C) Hypersthenic
D) Hyposthenic

Question 27

When the abdomen is divided into nine parts,the upper middle portion is called the _____ region.

A) hypochondriac
B) epigastric
C) hypogastric
D) umbilical

Question 28

What body habitus term is applied to the person of normal size?

A) Asthenic
B) Sthenic
C) Hypersthenic
D) Hyposthenic

Question 29

Which of the following are portions of the large intestine?
1) Ileum
2) Cecum
3) Sigmoid

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 30

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

A) Produce bile
B) Store digestive enzymes
C) Store bile
D) Digestion and absorption

Question 31

Which body habitus is characterized as massive and stocky in build?

A) Sthenic
B) Asthenic
C) Hypersthenic
D) Hyposthenic

Question 32

Which organ associated with the digestive system manufactures enzymes that are essential to sugar metabolism?

A) Gallbladder
B) Liver
C) Appendix
D) Pancreas

Question 33

Which of the following is located in the curve of the duodenum?

A) The gallbladder
B) The head of the pancreas
C) The appendix
D) The sigmoid

Question 34

Which portion of the ribs is best demonstrated on the AP projection?

A) Anterior portion
B) Posterior portion
C) Axillary portion
D) Costovertebral joints

Question 35

Routine positions for the right fifth anterior rib are:

A) prone and RAO.
B) supine and RPO.
C) supine and LPO.
D) prone and LAO.

Question 36

Which of the following is true regarding persons with a hypersthenic body habitus?

A) Average body build
B) Organs are located higher and more horizontal
C) Tall and slender body build
D) Organs are longer and narrower in shape

Question 37

What is the function of the gallbladder?

A) Storage of glycogen
B) Detoxify blood
C) Store bile
D) Produce bile

Question 38

Where is the gallbladder located?

A) On the undersurface of the liver
B) On the anterior surface of the liver
C) On the cecum of the colon
D) In the curve of the duodenum

Question 39

The second portion of the small bowel is called the:

A) duodenum.
B) pylorus.
C) jejunum.
D) ileum.

Question 40

Which of the following are true regarding persons with an asthenic body habitus?
1) Body build is tall and slender.
2) Organs are longer and narrower in shape.
3) Organs are located lower in the abdominal cavity.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 41

What are the proper patient instructions for the PA projection of the chest?

A) Stop breathing after second deep inspiration
B) Stop breathing after deep inspiration
C) Stop breathing after expiration
D) Slow, even breathing

Question 42

Which of the following positioning steps is used to rotate the scapula out of the lungs on a chest radiograph?

A) Using of a 72-inch SID
B) Placing the backs of the patient's hands on the hips
C) Placing the anterior surface of the chest against the upright grid cabinet
D) Rotating the shoulders anteriorly

Question 43

What is the purpose of the 72-inch SID used for chest radiography?

A) Allows more room for accurate patient positioning
B) Reduces patient dose
C) Minimizes magnification of the heart shadow
D) Minimizes demonstration of the scapula in the lungs

Question 44

What are the proper patient instructions for the AP projection of the abdomen with the patient in supine position?

A) Slow, even breathing
B) Stop breathing after second deep inspiration
C) Stop breathing after deep inspiration
D) Stop breathing after expiration

Question 45

An AP upright projection of the abdomen is useful for the visualization of:

A) kidney stones.
B) liver size.
C) air-fluid levels in the intestines.
D) diverticulosis.

Question 46

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA projection of the chest,as a demonstration of proper inspiration?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question 47

What is the purpose of rotating the patient's shoulders anteriorly for the PA projection of the chest?

A) This motion rotates the scapulae out of the lungs.
B) This motion reduces magnification of the heart shadow.
C) This motion makes the position more comfortable for the patient.
D) This motion places the coronal plane parallel to the upright grid cabinet.

Question 48

Which ribs are best demonstrated when the exposure is made after the patient has suspended respirations after inspiration?

A) Ribs 1 to 5
B) Ribs 1 to 9
C) Ribs 8 to 12
D) Ribs 10 to 12

Question 49

What does the acronym "KUB" represent?

A) Kidney, upright bladder
B) Kidney, ureter, bladder
C) Kidney, urethra, bladder
D) Kidney, urinary tract, bilaterally

Question 50

Where does the CR enter the patient for the upright,PA projection of the chest?

A) Midsagittal plane at the level of T7
B) Midcoronal plane at the level of T7
C) Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crests
D) Midcoronal plane at the level of the iliac crests

Question 51

Which of the following are ways in which a chest examination differs from an examination of the ribs?
1) A 72-inch SID is used.
2) Higher kV is used.
3) Exposure is made on expiration.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 52

Lateral projections of the chest are taken with the left side against the IR because:

A) lung conditions are more common on the left side.
B) it is conventional to have a routine standard, and the left has been established as the standard.
C) magnification of the cardiac silhouette is reduced with the left side nearer the IR.
D) the right hilum provides high-contrast details that may be confusing.

Question 53

In chest radiography,which body habitus is best imaged by placing the 35 × 43 cm IR crosswise in the upright grid cabinet?

A) Sthenic
B) Asthenic
C) Hyposthenic
D) Hypersthenic

Question 54

When taking a PA projection of the chest,the recommended SID is ______ inches.

A) 30
B) 40
C) 60
D) 72

Question 55

Where does the CR enter the patient for the AP projection of the abdomen with the patient in the supine position?

A) Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crests
B) Midcoronal plane at the level of the iliac crests
C) Midsagittal plane at the level of T7
D) Midcoronal plane at the level of T7

Question 56

Which of the following techniques is desirable for chest radiography?

A) High kVp, high mA, and short exposure time
B) Low kVp and 40-inch SID
C) Low kVp, long exposure time, and "breathing technique"
D) High mAs and low kVp

Question 57

Which ribs are best demonstrated when the exposure is made after the patient has suspended respirations after expiration?

A) Ribs 1 to 5
B) Ribs 1 to 9
C) Ribs 8 to 12
D) Ribs 10 to 12

Question 58

Which of the following projections is best for demonstration of the apices of the lungs without bony superimposition?

A) PA
B) Lateral
C) AP axial, lordotic position
D) PA oblique

Question 59

What is the proper placement of the arms for the upright,lateral projection of the chest?

A) Backs of the hands on the hips with the shoulders rolled anteriorly
B) Raised over the head, hands grasping opposite elbows
C) Abducted from thorax
D) Adducted from thorax

Question 60

Which of the following describe the importance of using an upright position for chest radiography?
1) The upright position demonstrates air-fluid levels.
2) The upright position allows maximum lung expansion.
3) The upright position minimizes magnification of the heart.

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 61

Where does the CR enter the patient for the left lateral decubitus position of the abdomen?

A) Midcoronal plane at the level of the iliac crests
B) Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crests
C) Midcoronal plane about 2 inches above the iliac crests
D) Midsagittal plane about 2 inches above the iliac crests

Question 62

Which of the following abdominal features are seen on "plain films" (noncontrast media studies)of the abdomen?
1) Outer contours of the kidneys
2) Psoas muscles
3) Pancreas

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 63

The essential factor for demonstration of air-fluid levels in radiography is:

A) the decubitus position.
B) the semiupright position.
C) a horizontal x-ray beam.
D) a perpendicular x-ray beam.

Question 64

What term is applied to the accumulation of free air in the abdominal cavity?

A) Pneumoperitoneum
B) Hydroperitoneum
C) Pelvic inflammatory disease
D) Ascites

Question 65

What term is applied to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?

A) Pneumoperitoneum
B) Hydroperitoneum
C) Pelvic inflammatory disease
D) Ascites

Question 66

When a patient is unable to stand for an upright projection of the abdomen,which of the following positions may be substituted?

A) Upright, PA projection of the abdomen
B) Left lateral position, lateral projection of the abdomen
C) Prone position, PA projection of the abdomen
D) Left lateral decubitus position of the abdomen

Question 67

Where should the CR enter the patient on the upright,AP projection of the abdomen?

A) Midsagittal plane at 2 to 3 inches above the iliac crest
B) Midsagittal plane at the level of the iliac crest
C) Midcoronal plane at 2 to 3 inches above the iliac crest
D) Midcoronal plane at the level of the iliac crest

Question 68

What part of the anatomy must be demonstrated on the upright,AP projection of the abdomen?

A) Floor of the bladder
B) Symphysis pubis
C) Diaphragm at the top of the image
D) Kidneys

Question 69

Which of the following positions demonstrates air-fluid levels?
1) Upright
2) Lateral decubitus
3) Lateral

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 70

Which of the following conditions is an inflammatory,occupational lung disease caused by inhaling irritating dust?

A) Tuberculosis
B) Pneumoconiosis
C) Pneumothorax
D) Emphysema