Prelim | Radiography of the Chest

Question 1

Common indication/ pathologic conditions for CXR

Answer 1

TB
Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax

Question 2

Accumulation of air in the pleural cavity resulting in collapsed lung

Answer 2

Pneumothorax

Question 3

Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

Answer 3

Pleural vacity

Question 4

Acute infection of the lung parenchyma

Answer 4

Pneumonia

Question 5

Chronic dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles with secondary infection

Answer 5

Bronchiectasis

Question 6

Inflammation of bronchi

Answer 6

Bronchitis

Question 7

Tuberculosis is a chronic lung infection dur to?

Answer 7

tubercle bacillus

Question 8

PA Projection Pt Position

Answer 8

Standing infront- VGC/VCH- anterior thorax dependent

Question 9

PA Projection Comfort and Part Position

Answer 9

Both UE raised- flexed- elbows- dorsum of hands in conmtact- hips- rotated forward rto draw the scapula laterally and aprevent superimposition with the lungs

Both LE extended- separated and weight distributed equally

Shoulders depressed to prevent clavicles to superimpose with lung apices

Chin raised- top of VGD

MSP conincide MP of IR

Establish RP - T7 (inferior border of scapulae) by palpation

Question 10

AP Projection IR size and placement

Answer 10

CXT 14*17 - VGD/ VCH longitudinal MP coincide RP

Upper border of the IR appr. 1 1/2-2 ‘’ from shoulder level

CRD: perpendicular at 72”

SID - RP - exits MP - IR

Question 11

PA Projection objective

Answer 11

To demo thoracic viscera, the air-filled trachea, well- expanded lungs, diaphragmatic dome, heart, and aortic knob