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Clinical indications for Chest Flashcards

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one of the most common inherited diseases

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cystic fibrosis

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condition most frequently associated with congestive heart failure

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pulmonary edema

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dyspnea

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shortness of breath

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4
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accumulation of air in pleural cavity

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pneumothorax

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5
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accumulation of pus in pleural cavity

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empyema

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6
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a form of occupational lung disease

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silicosis

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7
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a contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium

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tuberculosis

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8
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irreversible dilation of bronchioles

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bronchiectasis

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most common form is emphysema

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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10
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acute or chronic irritation of bronchi

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bronchitis

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collapse of all or portion of lung

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atelectasis

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inflammation of pleura

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pleurisy

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What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

A. enlargement of heart
B. fluid in apices
C. sail sign
D. air bronchogram sign

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D. air bronchogram sign

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14
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Which of the following is not a form of occupational lung disease?

A. anthracosis
B. emphysema
C. silicosis
D. asbestosis

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B. emphysema

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What is the name of the condition characterized by fluid entering the pleural cavity?

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pleural effusion

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16
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The condition in which blood fills the potential space between the layers of pleura is called:

A. pneumothorax
B. hemothorax
C. atelectasis
D. empyema

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B. hemothorax

17
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A condition in which all or a portion of the lung is collapsed is:

A. atelectasis
B. pleural effusion
C. pneumothorax
D. pneumoconiosis

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A. atelectasis

18
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Which of the following is defined as a “shortness of breath?

A. dyspnea
B. bronchiectasis
C. pleurisy
D. atelectasis

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A. dyspnea

19
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A condition in which excess fluid builds in the lungs as a result of obstruction of the pulmonary circulation is termed:

A. pulmonary emboli
B. pneumothorax
C. pulmonary edema
D. bronchopneumonia

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C. pulmonary edema

20
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A sudden blockage of an artery in the lung is called:

A. pleurisy
B. pulmonary emboli
C. adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
D. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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B. pulmonary emboli

21
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: left lung atelectasis

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increased

22
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: lung neoplasm

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remain the same

23
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: severe pulmonary edema

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increased

24
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: RDS or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD) in infants

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increased

25
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: reactivation (secondary) tuberculosis

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increased

26
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced emphysema

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decreased

27
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: large pneumothorax

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remain the same

28
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: pulmonary emboli

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remain the same

29
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: primary tuberculosis

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remain the same

30
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Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced asbestosis

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remain the same

31
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A patient with a clinical history of advanced emphysema comes to the department for a chest x-ray. AEC will not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient?

A. do not alter them. Use the standard exposure factors
B. decrease the kVp moderately (–)
C. increase the kVp slightly (+)
D. increase the kVp moderately (++)

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B. decrease the kVp moderately (–)

32
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A patient with severe pleural effusion comes to the department for a chest x-ray. Automatic exposure control (AEC) will not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient?

A. do not alter them. Use the standard exposure factors
B. decrease the kVp moderately (–)
C. increase the kVp slightly (+)
D. increase the kVp moderately (++)

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C. increase the kVp slightly (+)

33
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A patient with a history of pleurisy comes to the department. Which of the following radiographic series should be performed?

A. soft tissue lateral of the upper airway
B. right and left lateral decubitus
C. erect PA and lateral
D. CT scan of chest

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C. erect PA and lateral

RTE1503 Radiographic Procedures (19 decks)

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