Merrill's Chapter 3 Self-test Questions With Complete Solutions What is the musculomembranous tubular structure located in front of the vertebrae and behind the nose, the mouth, and the larynx? - Correct Answers ✅Pharynx Which structure of the neck is approximately 1.5 inches in length and is situated below the root of the tongue and in front of the laryngeal pharynx? - Correct Answers ✅Larynx Which structure forms the laryngeal prominence? - Correct Answers ✅Thyroid cartilage Which structure prevents leakage into the larynx during swallowing? - Correct Answers ✅Epiglottis What is the most superiorly located structure of the neck? - Correct Answers ✅Pharynx What is the name of the area between the two pleural cavities? - Correct Answers ✅Mediastinum Which structure is not demonstrated within the mediastinum in PA projections of the chest? - Correct Answers ✅Esophagus 1 / 2
Merrill's Chapter 3 Self-test Questions With Complete Solutions When performing the AP projection of the soft tissue neck, at what level do you direct the central ray for the upper airway?
- Correct Answers ✅Laryngeal prominence
- Correct Answers ✅12 inches lengthwise and 1 inch
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When performing the AP projection of the soft tissue neck, at what level do you direct the central ray for the larynx and superior mediastinum? - Correct Answers ✅Manubrium What is the collimation light field parameters when performing AP and lateral projections of the soft tissue neck?
beyond the skin line of the anterior and posterior surfaces Identify the breathing instructions when performing the AP and lateral projections of the soft tissue neck. - Correct Answers ✅Slow inspiration Which pathologic condition of the lung involves the replacement of air with fluid in lung interstitium and alveoli? - Correct Answers ✅Pulmonary edema Why should chest images be performed with a 72 inch SID? - Correct Answers ✅To minimize magnification of the heart Why should chest images be performed after the patient has suspended respiration after the second inspiration? - Correct Answers ✅To expand the lung better