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Chest Flashcards

1
Q

Joint between rib and transverse process of Vertebrae

A

Chostotransverse

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2
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Why are shoulders rotated forwards during CXR?

A

Move scapula away from chest area

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3
Q

Which side will the gastric bubble appear on ? and why?

A

Left (where stomach is), Liver is on right.

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4
Q

Abnormal CT ration in adults

A

> 50%

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5
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Abnormal CT ratio in neonate

A

> 66%

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6
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Is a CXR taken on inspiration or expiration?

A

expiration

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7
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How many ribs should be above the diaphragm on a PA CXR?

A

10

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8
Q

Name the 4 types of common pneumonia

A

Intersitial, Aspiration, Bronchopneumonia, Alveolar

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9
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Signs of alveolar pneumonia

A

Radioopaque lungs

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10
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Signs of Aspiration pneumonia

A

Multiple alveolar densities

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11
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signs of interstitial pneumonia

A

Lateral radioopqaue

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12
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Signs of bronchopneumonia

A

small patches of opaque

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13
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Signs of emphysema

A

Flattening of diaphragm domes
Increased air behind sternum
Barrel chest

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14
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Metasteses

A

Multiple rounded opaque spheres

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15
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Signs of Pleural effusion on CXR

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Blunting of COSTOPHERNIC angle

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16
Q

What view can pleural effusion only be visible on?

A

Erect CXR

17
Q

Radiographic signs of pneumothorax

A

Radiolucent patch in lungs

18
Q

Does the CXR for pneumothroax have to be done erect?

A

Yes

19
Q

When taking the CXR for pneumothorax , what is it important to tell your patient to do?

A

Breathe out

the film has to be taken during expiration

20
Q

Will the CT ration increase or decrease during Conjestive heart disease?

A

Increase

21
Q

Symptoms of left sided CHD

A

Cardiac enlargement
Pulm Adhesion
Pulm Effusion

22
Q

Symptoms of right sides CHD

A

Widened mediastinum

Elevated right diagragm

23
Q

What to look for in a poor NG placement

A

fluid near tube

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