and Upper Airway Questions With Complete

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning

and Procedures CH. 3 Thoracic Viscera: Chest

and Upper Airway Questions With Complete Solutions After entering the hilum, each primary bronchus divides. How many secondary bronchi are in the right lung?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five - Correct Answers ✅b. Three

All are radiographic projections performed using the decubitus positions, except

• AP
• lateral
• PA
• oblique - Correct Answers ✅d. oblique

For the PA projection of the chest, which positioning maneuver should be performed for the best removal of the scapulae from lung fields?

• Place the hands on the hips.
• Rotate the shoulders forward.
• Cross both arms over the head.
• Place the hands behind the back. - Correct Answers ✅b.

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Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning

and Procedures CH. 3 Thoracic Viscera: Chest

and Upper Airway Questions With Complete Solutions How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs?

• 1 to 2 centimeters
• 2 to 3 inches
• 2.5 to 3.5 inches
• 1.5 to 2 inches - Correct Answers ✅d. 1.5 to 2 inches

How many degrees of body rotation are required for routine AP or PA oblique chest radiography?

• 30
• 45
• 60
• 35 - Correct Answers ✅b. 45

How many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm on a PA chest radiograph? a. 9

• 10
• 11
• 12 - Correct Answers ✅b. 10
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