Radiology Flashcards
1
Q
When should a chest X-ray be requested?
A
- Shortness of breath
- Acute chest pain
- Investigation for malignancy • Following severe trauma
- Pneumonia
- Chronic lung diseases
- Pleural diseases
- Peritonitis
2
Q
What is a sign of lower lobe right lung pathology?
A
Loss of the heart border
3
Q
Underexposed X-ray will appear what brightness?
A
Bright
4
Q
Overexposed X-ray will appear what brightness?
A
Dark
5
Q
How can a distinction be made between AP and PA?
A
Diaphragm will be lower in PA
6
Q
Which is used more commonly: PA or AP?
A
PA
7
Q
What are the three review areas on a chest X-ray, which are also well known blind spots?
A
Apices
Behind the heart
Below the Diaphragm
