Bony thorax

What projection(s) of the ribs include both the upper and lower ribs?

• AP

• AP obliques

• PA

• PA obliques

how many degrees is the patient rotated for the PA oblique of the sternum?

• 10-15

• 45

• 15-20

• 5-10

Where is the top of the IR placed for the PA obl projection of the sternum?

• 1.5" above the shoulder

• 1.5" above the jugular notch

• @ iliac crest

• 2" below the shouder

What SID is recommended for the PA oblique projection of the sternum to blur the posterior ribs?

• 40"

• 30"

• 72"

• 48"

For a left lateral projection of the sternum, if the right lung is posterior, how is the patient positioned?

• Perfectly

• Under rotated

• over rotated

The use of 72" SID is recommended for which projections?

• PA SC Joints

• PA upper ribs

• Lateral sternum

• AP lower ribs

What position must the patient be in to demonstrate the RIGHT SC joint for the PA obl projection?

• LPO

• RAO

• LAO

• LPO

What is the recommended position for AP projection of the lower ribs?

• upright

• supine

• prone

• recumbent

what is the respiration for demonstrating ribs below the diaphragm?

• Suspended

• inspiration

• expiration

• breath normal

What projection is used to demonstrate an injury to the right anterior upper ribs?

• AP obl

• PA obl

• AP

• PA