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Chest X-Ray Qs
Chest X-Ray Qs
25 Question
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Q1 Which lobe of the following is not shown in the PA view of the x-ray?
A. Middle lobe
B. Upper lobe
C. Lower lobe
D. Lingula
Q3 The Right border of the heart is formed by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Right atrium
B. Aorta
C. SVC
D. IVC
Q10 Normally the cardiophrenic angles on frontal view chest X-ray are:
A. Right angle
B. Obtuse angle
C. Acute angle
D. Zero angle
Medium
Q2 The best position for chest X-ray to detect LEFT Pleural effusion is:
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Right lateral decubitus
D. Left lateral decubitus
Q3 Which thoracic structures are of primary interest with the left lateral projection?
A. Heart shadow and lungs
B. Only lungs
C. Vertebral column
D. Trachea
Q5 Which of the following will provide the most accurate measurement of the
cardiothoracic ratio?
A. Inspiratory AP chest x-ray
B. Expiratory AP chest x-ray
C. Inspiratory PA chest x-ray
D. Expiratory PA chest x-ray
Q8 Which of the following is an effective way to detect rotation of the patient with the PA
projection radiograph of the chest?
A. The number of ribs to demonstrate above the diaphragm
B. The asymmetrical appearance of the sternoclavicular joints
C. The amount of apical area demonstrated above the clavicles
D. The appearance of the lateral border of the scapulae outside of the lung fields
Q1 Why does the radiologist prefer the PA view instead of the AP view?
A. Increase magnification of the heart.
B. Reduce the magnification of the heart.
C. Increase radiation dose to sensitive organs.
D. Unclear visualize maximum areas of the lung.
Q3 In lobar pneumonia, consolidation of the middle lobe will result in loss of which
silhouette on a chest x-ray?
A. Left paravertebral stripe
B. Left heart border
C. Right heart border
D. Right hemidiaphragm
Q5 The Lt atrium is seen best in ...view while the Lt ventricle is seen best in...view
A. Lat view...PA view
B. PA view...AP view
C. Lat view...AP view
D. Both are best seen in the same view