C4 RadPath Flashcards
empyema pertains to ___
a. lung condition with pus production within the pleural cavity
b. lung condition with excess mucous
c. lung condition with production of excess viscous fluid
a. lung condition with pus production within the pleural cavity
caused by acute thrombus of the coronary arteries and primarily affects the left ventricle of the heart
Myocardial Infarction/Heart Attack
“Black Lung Disease”
anthracosis
An old form, inhalation of silicon and quarts
Silicosis
Inhalation of abestos
Asbestosis
excess fluid collects in the pleural cavity. radiographic sign ___
Meniscus Sign
Main Sign: Blunting of the costophrenic angle
Last SIgn: Damaseus
in ruling out tuberculosis, px is needed to be in apicolordotic view of the chest. why?
apical region provides a conducive area for the bacteria
inflammation of the walls of the alveoli and supporting structures of the lung
interstitial pneumonia
fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac
Cardiac Tamponade
Clinical Signs of Achondroplasia:
max height:__
kyphosis/lordosis?
flat/bulky forehead
bowlegs/clubfoot
max height: 4 ft
lordosis
bulky forehead
bowlegs
webbed fingers and toes
syndactyly
Pneumoperitoneum confirmed in chest upright position, what signs will demo it?
Copula Sign
Chest without vascular markings
Pneumothorax
localized ballooning or outpouching of the vessel wall
aneurysm
radiographic sign is “ground glass”
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
px with dyspnea and barrel chest, what should be your factors?
decreased kVp
approach for px with emphysema
Px in UPRIGHT
decreased technical factors
cerebral aneurysm where bulging includes the entire circumference
fusiform
swayback, hollowback, dowager’s back is ___
lordosis
hunchback is ___
kyphosis
kidney descends in 2 lower vertebrae
nephroptosis
pc with nephroptosis descends in what level?
3rd level of vertebrae