Interpreting CXR assessment questions

Question 1

When reading a CXR, the first thing you must do is assess it technically (for inspiration/rotation etc)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A CXR with PA projection exaggerates heart size

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A supine CXR is an unreliable way to diagnose pneumoperitoneum

Answer 3

True

Question 4

On an adequately inspired CXR, 6 anterior ribs should be visible above the left diaphragm

Answer 4

True

Question 5

A rotated CXR can mimic the appearance of pneumonia

Answer 5

True

Question 6

One fifth of the normal cardiac shadow should lie to the right of the midline

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The aortic arch projects above the right hilum

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The normal right hilum lies superior to the left hilum

Answer 8

False

Question 9

The normal left diaphragm lies inferior to the right diaphragm

Answer 9

True

Question 10

It is common to see gas below the left hemidiaphragm

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The heart, midzones and lung apices and are all recognised CXR review areas

Answer 11

False

Question 12

If the left heart border is obscured but the left diaphragm outline can be seen, a CXR opacity is likely to be arising in the left upper lobe.

Answer 12

True