Clinical indications for Chest Flashcards
one of the most common inherited diseases
cystic fibrosis
condition most frequently associated with congestive heart failure
pulmonary edema
dyspnea
shortness of breath
accumulation of air in pleural cavity
pneumothorax
accumulation of pus in pleural cavity
empyema
a form of occupational lung disease
silicosis
a contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium
tuberculosis
irreversible dilation of bronchioles
bronchiectasis
most common form is emphysema
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
acute or chronic irritation of bronchi
bronchitis
collapse of all or portion of lung
atelectasis
inflammation of pleura
pleurisy
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
D. air bronchogram sign
Which of the following is not a form of occupational lung disease?
A. anthracosis
B. emphysema
C. silicosis
D. asbestosis
B. emphysema
What is the name of the condition characterized by fluid entering the pleural cavity?
pleural effusion
The condition in which blood fills the potential space between the layers of pleura is called:
A. pneumothorax
B. hemothorax
C. atelectasis
D. empyema
B. hemothorax
A condition in which all or a portion of the lung is collapsed is:
A. atelectasis
B. pleural effusion
C. pneumothorax
D. pneumoconiosis
A. atelectasis
Which of the following is defined as a “shortness of breath?
A. dyspnea
B. bronchiectasis
C. pleurisy
D. atelectasis
A. dyspnea
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
C. pulmonary edema
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)
B. pulmonary emboli
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: left lung atelectasis
increased
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: lung neoplasm
remain the same
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: severe pulmonary edema
increased
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
increased
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: reactivation (secondary) tuberculosis
increased
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced emphysema
decreased
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: large pneumothorax
remain the same
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: pulmonary emboli
remain the same
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: primary tuberculosis
remain the same
Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced asbestosis
remain the same
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 (++)
B. decrease the kVp moderately (–)
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 (++)
C. increase the kVp slightly (+)
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
C. erect PA and lateral
