Chapter 41, Module 5; Chest X-Ray Flashcards

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Normal findings of Clavicles?

A

Midline, symmetrical, intact

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Abnormal findings of Clavicles?

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Dark lines; clavicles not centered

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Suggested cause of Clavicles?

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Fracture; patient rotated; image taken off center

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Normal findings of Chest wall?

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Chest wall has rounded contour

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5
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Abnormal findings of Chest wall?

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Sternum pushed outward (lateral image) Sternum pushed inward (lateral image)

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Suggested Chestwall?

A

Pectus carinatum Pectus excavatum

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF

Inspiration?

A

Adequate inspiration

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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF

Inspiration?

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Less than 10 ribs identified

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9
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SUGGESTED

Inspiration?

A

Inadequate inspiration

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Vertebral column?

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Straight, equal disk spaces

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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Vertebral column?

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Curved Collapsed disk spaces

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SUGGESTED Vertebral column?

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Kyphoscoliosis (lateral view); scoliosis (PA view) Degenerative disk disease

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Ribs?

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All ribs intact
Able to count 10 ribs
Ribs sloped at edges

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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Ribs?

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Rib fractures present Less than 10 ribs identified Ribs horizontal or flattened

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SUGGESTED Ribs?

A

Trauma Inadequate inspiration Hyperinflated lungs, acute asthma, COPD

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Trachea?

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Midline

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17
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Trachea?

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Deviation from midline Widening of trachea

18
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SUGGESTED Trachea?

A

Atelectasis: trachea deviated toward area of atelectasis; pneumothorax: air, fluid, tumor, lymph node enlargement push trachea away from center; rotated image Chronic cough, cystic fibrosis

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Hilar region?

A

Normal size, centrally located Vascular markings extend <1/3 out into lung field
Bronchi invisible because air-filled bronchi have same density as air in lungs

20
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Hilar region?

A

Area enlarged
Vascular markings >1/3 into lung field
Bronchograms present (bronchi become visible when lung tissue filled with fluid is contrasted with air-filled bronchi)

21
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SUGGESTED Hilar region?

A

Pulmonary artery congestion; lymph node enlargement Bronchopneumonia or pulmonary congestion
Infiltration; pulmonary edema Pneumonia

22
Q

NORMAL FINDINGS OF Gastric air bubble?

A

Present on right

23
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Gastric air bubble?

A

Not visible

24
Q

SUGGESTED Gastric air bubble?

A

Image placement error; image label error

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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Diaphragm?
Right  higher  than  left;  right at  level  of  sixth  rib
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Diaphragm?
 Elevated Radiolucent  line  present  that  follows  curvature  of  diaphragm Flattened  diaphragm Elevation  on  left Bilateral  elevation
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SUGGESTED Diaphragm?
Collapsed  lobe  or  multisegmental collapse;  pleural  effusion Free  air  present Emphysema,  asthma,  tension  pneumothorax Perforated  ulcer  or  gas  distention  of stomach Pregnancy,  obesity,  peritoneal  fluid
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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Costophrenic angle?
Present,  sharp  edges
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Costophrenic angle?
Blunted  edges  or  absent
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SUGGESTED Costophrenic angle?
Pneumonia,  pleural  effusion
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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Visceral  pleura?
Traced  around  chest  wall
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Visceral  pleura?
Hairline  shadow,  dark  black  with no  lung  markings
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SUGGESTED Visceral  pleura?
Pneumothorax
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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Heart size?
Cardiac  ratio  <50%
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Heart size?
Cardiac  ratio  >50%
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SUGGESTED Heart size?
Enlarged  heart,  patient  rotated
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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Heart  borders?
Presence  of  heart  borders
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Heart  borders?
Loss  of  border
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SUGGESTED Heart  borders?
  Infiltrates
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NORMAL FINDINGS OF Lungs?
Translucent
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ABNORMAL FINDINGS OF Lungs?
Fluffy  appearance Honeycomb  appearance Butterfly  appearance Density  changes  to  consolidation Web-shaped  density
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SUGGESTED Lungs?
Engorged  vasculature Acute  respiratory  distress  syndrome Pulmonary  edema Bacterial  pneumonia Pulmonary  embolism