Positioning For Thoracic Or Dorsal Spine X Rays
Test to practice taking X Ray images of the thoracic or dorsal spine. Practice Tube Tilt, Distance, KVP levels, and Positioning.
- 1.
The basic images to take of the Thoracic Spine include:
- A.
AP & Lateral
- B.
AP, PA, & Lateral
- C.
PA & Lateral
- D.
Obliques, AP, & Lateral
- E.
AP, Lateral, & Swimmer's View
Correct Answer
E. AP, Lateral, & Swimmer's View -
- 2.
When taking the AP Thoracic Spine image, what is the OID and the KVP settings?
- A.
40" and 80 kvp
- B.
72" and 90 kvp
- C.
40" and 90 kvp
- D.
72" and 80 kvp
- E.
40" and 70 kvp
Correct Answer
A. 40" and 80 kvp -
- 3.
When taking the AP Thoracic Spine image, where should the central ray be pointed and where should the top of the film rest in relation to the subject?
- A.
Central Ray should Point at the C7 Prominence and the top of the film should line up with C4
- B.
Central Ray should Point at the center of the sternum and the top of the film should line up with C4
- C.
Central Ray should Point at the C7 Prominence and the top of the film should line up with 1/2" above C7
- D.
Central Ray should Point at the center of the sternum and the top of the film should line up with 1/2" above C7
Correct Answer
D. Central Ray should Point at the center of the sternum and the top of the film should line up with 1/2" above C7 -
- 4.
What should the instructions be to a patient when taking a AP or Lateral Thoracic Spine view?
- A.
Take a deep breath, push it out, and hold very still
- B.
Take a deep breath in and hold it
- C.
Take very shallow breaths
- D.
Hold very still
Correct Answer
B. Take a deep breath in and hold it -
- 5.
Should a patient be sitting or standing for Thoracic spine views?
- A.
Sitting
- B.
Standing
- C.
Makes no difference
Correct Answer
B. Standing -
- 6.
When taking the Lateral Thoracic Spine image, what is the OID and the KVP settings?
- A.
40" and 80 kvp
- B.
72" and 80 kvp
- C.
72" and 90 kvp
- D.
40" and 90 kvp
- E.
40" and 70 kvp
Correct Answer
A. 40" and 80 kvp -
- 7.
When taking the Lateral Thoracic Spine image, where should the central ray be pointed and where should the top of the film rest in relation to the subject?
- A.
Central Ray should be pointing at the center of the cassette and the top of the film should be 0.5" above C7
- B.
Central Ray should be pointing at T7 through the inferior edge of the scapula and the top of the film should be 1.5" above C7
- C.
Central Ray should be pointing at T7 through the inferior edge of the scapula and the top of the film should be at C7
- D.
Central Ray should be pointing at the center of the cassette and the top of the film should be 1.5" above C7
Correct Answer
B. Central Ray should be pointing at T7 through the inferior edge of the scapula and the top of the film should be 1.5" above C7 -
- 8.
When taking a Lateral Thoracic Spine x ray image, how should the patient be positioned?
- A.
Sitting with arms crossed in lap and left shoulder against bucky
- B.
Standing with humeri parallel to the floor and left shoulder against bucky
- C.
Standing with arms at sides and left shoulder against bucky
- D.
Standing with humeri parallel to the floor and right shoulder against bucky
- E.
Sitting with arms crossed in lap and right shoulder against bucky
Correct Answer
D. Standing with humeri parallel to the floor and right shoulder against bucky -
- 9.
When taking a x ray of the "Swimmer's View", what should the OID and the KVP settings be?
- A.
72" and 80 kvp
- B.
40" and 90 kvp
- C.
40" and 80 kvp
- D.
72" and 90 kvp
Correct Answer
C. 40" and 80 kvp -
- 10.
When taking a "Swimmer's View" image, where should the central ray be pointed and what should the tube tilt be?
- A.
Through C7 Prominence and 15 degree tube tilt towards the head
- B.
Through C7 Prominence and No Tube Tilt
- C.
Through the Inferior Edge of the Scapula and a 15 degree tube tilt towards the head
- D.
Through the Inferior Edge of the Scapula and a 15 degree tube tilt towards the floor
- E.
Through C7 Prominence and 15 degree tube tilt towards the floor
Correct Answer
B. Through C7 Prominence and No Tube Tilt -
- 11.
What is the patient position for the "Swimmer's View"?
- A.
Right arm up, Right shoulder against bucky, left arm down and left shoulder depressed
- B.
Left arm up, Left shoulder against bucky, Right arm down and Right shoulder depressed
- C.
Both arms up, with shoulder blades pulled together
- D.
Both arms down with shoulder blades apart
Correct Answer
A. Right arm up, Right shoulder against bucky, left arm down and left shoulder depressed -
- 12.
What is the collimation for the AP Thoracic, Lateral Thoracic, and "Swimmer's View" images?
- A.
To Film Size
- B.
10" x 17", 7" x 17", To Film Size
- C.
To Film Size, 7" x 17", 10" x 17"
- D.
7" x 17", 10" x 17", To Film Size
Correct Answer
D. 7" x 17", 10" x 17", To Film Size -
- 13.
When taking the "Swimmer's View", what are the instructions given to the patient?
- A.
Take a deep breath in, hold it in, and stay very still
- B.
Hold your breath and stay very still
- C.
Take a deep breath in, push it out, hold it out, and stay very still
- D.
Take a series of shallow breaths
Correct Answer
B. Hold your breath and stay very still -
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