2. Anatomy and Physiology

Cardiovascular System — Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiovascular system with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Calculating the magnification factor helps minimize image distortion. If the object-to-image distance (OID) remains constant at 10 cm, what is the percentage reduction in magnification when the source-to-image distance (SID) increases from 100 cm to 180 cm?

Question 2

On a properly positioned PA chest radiograph, the cardiac apex should project at the level of which anatomical landmark?

Question 3

Which technique reduces scatter radiation and improves contrast of mediastinal structures without using a grid in chest radiography?

Question 4

In digital radiography, a system with high detective quantum efficiency (DQE) will:

Question 5

Which contour change on a PA chest radiograph most directly indicates left ventricular hypertrophy?