X-Ray Interpretation - QUIZ

Question 1

Which of the following is most radiolucent, resulting in darker areas on a chest x-ray?

a) Heart
b) Pneumothorax
c) Ribs
d) Pleural effusion
e) Pneumonia

Answer 1

b) Pneumothorax

Question 2

X-rays are displayed in an orientation where the left side of patient is on the right side of the x-ray. This means that, when looking at an x-ray, it is the same orientation as when looking at the patient from the front. True or False?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of these findings can NOT be clearly identified in this chest x-ray?

a) Rib fractures
b) Surgical emphysema
c) Sternotomy wires
d) Endotracheal tube
e) Right pulmonary contusion

Answer 3

d) Endotracheal tube

Question 4

What is the most accurate description of this chest x-ray?

a) Left pneumothorax
b) Normal chest x-ray
c) Covid pneumonitis
d) Right lower lobe pneumonia
e) Congestive heart failure

Answer 4

d) Right lower lobe pneumonia

Question 5

What is the most accurate description of this chest x-ray?

a) Right lower lobe pneumonia
b) Congestive heart failure
c) Covid pneumonitis
d) Left pneumothorax
e) Normal chest x-ray

Answer 5

d) Left pneumothorax

Question 6

Which anatomical structure does the red circle highlight on this pelvic x-ray?

a) Iliac wing
b) Superior pubic ramus
c) Acetabulum
d) Sacrum
e) Pubic symphysis

Answer 6

b) Superior pubic ramus

Question 7

What is the most accurate description of this pelvic x-ray?

a) Vertical shear fracture
b) Anterior-posterior compression fracture
c) ‘Open book’ pelvic fracture
d) Normal pelvis
e) Lateral compression fracture

Answer 7

a) Vertical shear fracture