Test 2 Flashcards
Increased density causes what type of X-ray
decreased penetration of the X-ray
UNDEREXPOSED, more white, RADIOPAQUE
-metal, barium, bone
Decreased density causes what type of X-ray
increased penetration of the xray, “burns it black”
more exposed, more black, RADIOLUCENT - air, fat, blood
4 views of xray
AP
PA
Lateral
Oplique
Typical CXR views
PA and Lateral
Typical Abdomen xray views
Flat and upright
Typical Extremity xray views
PA/AP, Lateral, Oblique
Why get more views on xray?
increases the sensitivity and increases chance of finding problem
> 10 ribs showing on xray
hyperinflation
if heart > 1/2 total width of chest
consider pericardial effusion, cardiomypathy, CHF
pediatrics are normally 1/2 size of chest
silhouette sign
loss of borders and landmarks on chest xray that indicated pneumonia
increased density occurs with infiltrates
How many lobes of right lung
3 - upper middle lower
How many lobes of the left lung
2 lobes - upper and lower
Where will Right Lower Lobe PNA present
consolidation with obscure the right hemidiaphragm
lateral view- infiltrated appear posterior to heart and obscure thoracic spine
Where will right middle lobe PNA present
right heart border will disappear and right hemidiaphragm is preserved
lateral- sits on the heart
Where will right upper lobe PNA present
right heart border will disappear
lateral view- infiltrates anterior to heart
Differential diagnosis for unilateral pleural effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary emboli
Neoplasm
Pancreatitis
Differential diagnosis for bilateral pleural effusion
CHF Collagen Vascular Disease Hypothyroid Fluid Overload Hypoproteinemia Nephrotic Syndrome Cirrhosis
Right verses Left pleural effusion
Right = cardiac Left = pancreatitis
CXR signs of hyperinflation (COPD)
flat diaphragm
>10 ribs visible
Increased AP diameter on a lateral xray
Haustral Marking
Indicative of large bowel obstruction, more peripheral located
Valvulae Conniventes
Look like stacked coins
Indicative of small bowel obstruction, more central
Metaphysis
Permanent bone
Epiphysis
The growth plate
Salter-Harris Classification - Type I
S-traight across, through the physis
Salter-Harris Classification - Type II
A-bove, into the metaphysis