Radiology

Question 1

Which bronchus are foreign objects most likely to get lodged in and why?

Answer 1

Right - wider/shorter/more vertical

Question 2

Unilateral hilar enlargement on CXR is indicative of what?

Answer 2

Malignancy or infection

Question 3

Bilateral hilar enlargement on CXR is indicative of what?

Answer 3

Sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease

Question 4

Complete absence of lung markings on CXR is indicative of what?

Answer 4

Pneumothorax

Question 5

Fill in the blank:
Cardiomegaly is defined as when the heart occupies more than __% of the thoracic width.

Answer 5

50

Question 6

Reduced definition of the right heart border on CXR is indicative of consolidation of which lung lobe?

Answer 6

Right middle

Question 7

Costophrenic angle blunting on CXR can be indicative of what?

Answer 7

Pleural effusion, lung hyperinflation

Question 8

Lung hyperinflation on CXR can occur in which chronic disease?

Answer 8

COPD

Question 9

Reduced definition of aortic knuckle contours can occur in what pathology?

Answer 9

Aortic aneurysm

Question 10

Lack of air entry into the lungs is indicated by what colour?

Answer 10

White