Chest X ray Flashcards
1
Q
Radiolucent:
A
small denisity material that allows the transmittion of X ray
example: air - most radiolucent
Radiolucent mateiral appears BLACK on x ray
2
Q
Radiopaque:
A
material with high density that does not allow the transmitting of X ray.
Example: bone and metal
Radiopaque material appears WHITE on X ray.
3
Q
Underexposure results in what image?
Overexposure results in what image?
A
Too bright
Too dark
4
Q
Less density =
Higher density =
A
RadiLucient = Drak
RadioOpaque = Light
5
Q
On an adequate inspiration which is the most bottom ribs that should be visible?
A
9-10th
6
Q
A
7
Q
The size of the heart is accurate of AP or PA filme?
A
PA
AP films increase the size of the heart.
