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What is the correct anatomic term for the voice box?
What is the correct anatomic term for the voice box?
Which structure is located at the superior portion of the sternum?
Which structure is located at the superior portion of the sternum?
What specific prominence is found at the point where the internal trachea divides into bronchi?
What specific prominence is found at the point where the internal trachea divides into bronchi?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
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Which of the following is not an aspect of the pleura?
Which of the following is not an aspect of the pleura?
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What is the medical term for the condition where blood fills the space between pleural layers?
What is the medical term for the condition where blood fills the space between pleural layers?
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Which structure is not found in the mediastinum?
Which structure is not found in the mediastinum?
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Which body habitus is characterized by a narrow thorax that is shallow from front to back but long in the vertical dimension?
Which body habitus is characterized by a narrow thorax that is shallow from front to back but long in the vertical dimension?
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What are the best technical factors for adult chest radiography?
What are the best technical factors for adult chest radiography?
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In a midsagittal section of the pharynx and upper airway, which structure is labeled as the laryngopharynx?
In a midsagittal section of the pharynx and upper airway, which structure is labeled as the laryngopharynx?
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At the level of T3 in a CT axial section of the thorax, which structure is labeled as the hard palate?
At the level of T3 in a CT axial section of the thorax, which structure is labeled as the hard palate?
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Which of the following structures can be found in the oropharynx?
Which of the following structures can be found in the oropharynx?
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What is the name of the special immobilization device used for pediatric chest studies?
What is the name of the special immobilization device used for pediatric chest studies?
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Which of the following exposure factors is recommended for a chest study of a young pediatric patient?
Which of the following exposure factors is recommended for a chest study of a young pediatric patient?
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Which of the following is not a valid reason to perform chest projections with the patient in the erect position?
Which of the following is not a valid reason to perform chest projections with the patient in the erect position?
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Why are the shoulders pressed downward and toward the IR for a PA projection of the chest?
Why are the shoulders pressed downward and toward the IR for a PA projection of the chest?
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Why are the shoulders rolled forward for a PA projection of the chest?
Why are the shoulders rolled forward for a PA projection of the chest?
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What structures are indicated by B, E, and F on the CT axial section of the thorax at T4–T5 level?
What structures are indicated by B, E, and F on the CT axial section of the thorax at T4–T5 level?
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What is the purpose of an AP supine projection of the chest?
What is the purpose of an AP supine projection of the chest?
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Where should the central ray be placed for an AP supine projection of the chest?
Where should the central ray be placed for an AP supine projection of the chest?
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Which term refers to 'shortness of breath?'
Which term refers to 'shortness of breath?'
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What does the condition 'atelectasis' involve?
What does the condition 'atelectasis' involve?
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What is 'pulmonary edema' characterized by?
What is 'pulmonary edema' characterized by?
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Which condition involves a sudden blockage of an artery in the lung?
Which condition involves a sudden blockage of an artery in the lung?
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What specific positioning error is involved when the left sternoclavicular joint is superimposed over the spine in a PA chest radiograph?
What specific positioning error is involved when the left sternoclavicular joint is superimposed over the spine in a PA chest radiograph?
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Is having 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm an acceptable degree of inspiration in a PA chest radiograph?
Is having 10 posterior ribs above the diaphragm an acceptable degree of inspiration in a PA chest radiograph?
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In a PA and lateral chest radiographic study, if the PA projection omits the right costophrenic angle but it is visible on the lateral projection, would you repeat the PA projection?
In a PA and lateral chest radiographic study, if the PA projection omits the right costophrenic angle but it is visible on the lateral projection, would you repeat the PA projection?
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How can the superimposition of the soft tissue of the upper limbs over the apices of the lungs be prevented in a lateral chest radiograph?
How can the superimposition of the soft tissue of the upper limbs over the apices of the lungs be prevented in a lateral chest radiograph?
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Should a technologist repeat a lateral chest radiograph if the posterior ribs and costophrenic angles are separated by less than 1 inch (2.5 cm)?
Should a technologist repeat a lateral chest radiograph if the posterior ribs and costophrenic angles are separated by less than 1 inch (2.5 cm)?
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In an AP lordotic projection where the clavicles are projected within the apices, what should be done to correct this issue?
In an AP lordotic projection where the clavicles are projected within the apices, what should be done to correct this issue?
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