Workbook Flashcards
What is the name of the condition characterized by fluid entering the pleural cavity?
Pleural effusion
Air or gas that enters into the pleural cavity is what condition?
Pneumothorax
List 4 possible pathologic conditions that suggest the need for both inspiration and expiration PA chest radiographs
- Small pneumothorax
- Fixation or lack of normal diaphragm movement
- Presence of foreign body
- Distinguishing between opacity in rib or lung
Explain the primary purpose and benefit of performing chest radiographs using a 72 inch SID
Reduces distortion of the heart and other chest structures
What is one of the most commonly inherited diseases?
Cystic fibrosis
What condition is most frequently associated with congestive heart failure?
Pulmonary edema
What is dyspnea?
Shortness of breath
What condition causes accumulation of air in the pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax
What condition causes accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity?
Emphysema
What is a contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium?
Tuberculosis
What condition causes irreversible dilation of bronchioles?
Bronchiectasis
What is the most common form of emphysema?
COPD
What is acute or chronic irritation of the bronchi?
Bronchitis
What condition is a collapse of all or a portion of a lung?
Atelectasis
What is inflammation of the pleura?
Pleurisy
What is the name of the condition characterized by free air entering the pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax
What is the name of the condition characterized by fluid entering the pleural cavity?
Pleural effusion
Which specific position would be used if a patient were unable to stand but the PCP suspected that there was fluid in the left lung?
Left lateral decubitus
Which specific position would be used if a patient were unable to stand but the PCP suspected there was free air in the left pleural cavity?
Right lateral decubitus
A radiograph of a PA projection of the chest shows only 7 posterior ribs above the diaphragm. What caused this problem, and how could it be prevented on the repeat exposures?
The lungs are underinflated. Explain to the patient the need for deep inspiration and take exposure on second inhalation
A patient enters the ER with a possible hemothorax in the right lung caused by a car accident. The patient is unable to stand or sit erect. Which specific projection would best demonstrate this condition and why?
A right lateral decubitus, for fluid, affected side is down
A young child enters the ER with a possible foreign body in one of the bronchi of the lung. The foreign body, a peanut, cannot be seen on the PA and lateral projections of the chest. Which additional projection(s) could the tech perform to locate the foreign body?
AP and lateral upper airway techniques
A routine chest series indicates a possible mass beneath a patient’s right clavicle. The PA and lateral projections are inconclusive. What additional projection(s) could be taken to rule out this condition?
AP lordotic (but per John AP semi-axial with 15-20 degree cephalic angle is better)
A patient has a possible small pneumothorax. Routine chest projections (PA and lateral) fail to show the pneumothorax conclusively. Which additional projections could be taken to rule out this condition?
Inspiration and expiration PA projections and/or a lateral decubitus with the affect side up
PA and left lateral projections demonstrate a suspicious region in the left lung. The radiologist orders an oblique projection that will best demonstrate or “elongate” the left lung. Which specific oblique projections will best elongate the left lung? (More than one possible answer)
LPO and RAO
