1.5 Pulmonary Imaging 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Why would you take an expiratory PA chest x-ray?
A
Checking for a pneumothorax
2
Q
Why would you take a lateral decubitus x-ray?
A
To find a pleural effusion
3
Q
What does an abnormal V/Q scan indicate?
A
Indicative of a pulmonary emboli
4
Q
Which is better for imaging the lungs, CT or MRI?
A
CT, MRI has poor detail for the lungs and takes longer
