How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs
What is 1 1/2 to 2 inches
100
The most optimal position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs
What is upright
100
The presence of gas or air in the pleural cavity
What is pneumothorax
100
Inflammation of the bronchi
What is bronchitis
200
The trachea lies in this position in relation to the esophagus
What is anterior
200
The central ray angle for a PA chest radiograph
What is perpendicular
200
Where the hands are placed for a PA projection of the chest
What is back of the hands on the hips
200
The advantages of using an SID of 72 inches for chest radiography
What is decreased magnification of the heart and sharper outlines of the delicate lung structures
200
Fluid that collects in the pleural cavity
What is pleural effusion
300
The part of the lung that extends above the clavicle
What is apex
300
The central-ray angulation for a AP or PA oblique projection of the chest
What is 0 degrees
300
The radiographs that are usually taken on a patient who is suspected of having a small amount of free air in the pleural cavity
What are AP, full inspiration and AP, full expiration
300
The number of ribs that should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph
What is 10
300
The aspiration of a foreign particle in the lung
What is aspiration pneumonia
400
The name of the double-walled serous membrane sac that encloses the lung
What is the pleura
400
When the patient is properly positioned for a PA oblique of the chest, the central ray will enter the body
What is midway between the lateral surface of the elevated side and the spine
400
Why the left lateral chest position of the patient for examinations of the heart and lungs
What is the patient's heart is closer to the IR
400
The length of time the patient should remain in position before making the exposure when performing a projection in the lateral or dorsal decubitus position
What is 5 minutes
400
Chronic condition with persistent obstruction of the bronchial airflow
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
500
The right lung is about how much shorter than the left
What is 1 inch
500
The AP oblique projection, RPO position of the chest corresponds to and essentially produces the same image as
What is the PA oblique projection, LAO
500
The degree of body rotation for the PA oblique, LAO position of the chest during a cardiac series
What is 55 to 60 degrees
500
The radiographic projections performed using the decubitus positions
What is lateral and AP/PA
500
When fluid replaces air in the lung interstitium and alveoli