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Axillary portion of ribs 10-12 Question 2: The jugular notch of the sternum corresponds to which of vertebral levels?
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T2 Question 3: When performing posterior oblique rib (Right posterior oblique [RPO]), left posterior oblique[LPO], the patient should routinely be rotated to?
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45 degrees towards the side of interest Question 4: How does rotation for the oblique sternum differ between a patient with a deep, barrel-chested thorax and a patient with an asthenic body type?
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Deeper thorax requires less rotation
Question 5: On an Anteroposterior (AP) projection of the upper ribs, how many ribs should be visible above the diaphragm?
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10
Question 6: The correct breathing instructions of radiographs of the ribs is?
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Full inspiration for the upper ribs and full expiration for the lower ribs
Question 7: Correct describes the SID for a lateral projection of the sternum?
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72 inches to reduce size distortion Question 8: When imaging the ribs above the diaphragm in an anterior oblique position, the affected side should be positioned away from the image (IR) what degree of the obliquity?
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45 degrees
Question 9: A right posterior oblique (RPO) will best demonstrate of which?
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Fracture in the central part of the body of the 5th rib Question 10: The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is classified as what type of joint?
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Synovial, gliding Question 11: To abduct the patients arm is very important for an oblique rib projection in order
to:
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Elevate the scapula and minimize superimposition of the arm over the ribs.Question 12: What is the correct central entrance point for a routine oblique image sternum?
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Enters elevated side 1 inch lateral to spine at the level of T7
Question 13: If the patients complains of pain in the left anterior ribs at the level of her shoulder, what is the best projection to take for the patients rib exam?
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Posteroanterior (PA) and RAO ribs centered over the left side.Question 14: How should the patient arm positioned for a recumbent lateral sternum?
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Above the patients head Question 15: Fo AP ribs below the diaphragm, what is the patient breathing instructions?
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Suspend respiration on full expiration Question 16: Patient rotated for a posteroanterior(PA) oblique projection of the sternum in a right anterior oblique(RAO) position?
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15-20 degrees Question 17: If the patient injury to the ribs on the lower portion of the right anterior lateral side, what oblique position should be used to best demonstrate the area of interest?
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LAO below the diphragm Question 18: The CR for a posteroanterior (PA) projection to demonstrate ribs, above the diaphragm?
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Midsagittal plane at the level of T7
Question 19: What is the correct breathing instructions for a lateral sternum?
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Suspended deep inspiration
Question 20: How many pair ribs articulate directly with the sternum?
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Seven
Question 21: When positioning the patient for a right anterior oblique(RAO) view of the sternum, how many degrees of obliquity is needed to sufficiently superimposed the sternum over the heart shadow on an average size patient?
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15-20 degrees Question 22: Where the top of the images receptor be place when positioning for right anterior oblique(RAO) sternum?
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- 1/2 inches superior to the jugular notch
Question 23: At what level should the CR be centered for (AP) ribs above the diaphragm ?
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3-4 inches below the jugular notch
Question 24: SID for a lateral erect sternum?
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60-72 inches Question 25: Anterior oblique positioning of the ribs above the diaphragm, the central ray (CR) is centered at what level?
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7-8 inches inferior to the vertebra prominens Question 26: To minimize magnification of the ribs( above the diaphragm) when performing an anteroposterior projection, what SID and patient position should be used?
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72 inches with the patient erect Question 27: The term and the classification for the joint between the head of the rib and the body of thoracic vertebra?
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Costovertebral, plane(gliding)