Clinical indications for Chest

Question 1

one of the most common inherited diseases

Answer 1

cystic fibrosis

Question 2

condition most frequently associated with congestive heart failure

Answer 2

pulmonary edema

Question 3

dyspnea

Answer 3

shortness of breath

Question 4

accumulation of air in pleural cavity

Answer 4

pneumothorax

Question 5

accumulation of pus in pleural cavity

Answer 5

empyema

Question 6

a form of occupational lung disease

Answer 6

silicosis

Question 7

a contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium

Answer 7

tuberculosis

Question 8

irreversible dilation of bronchioles

Answer 8

bronchiectasis

Question 9

most common form is emphysema

Answer 9

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 10

acute or chronic irritation of bronchi

Answer 10

bronchitis

Question 11

collapse of all or portion of lung

Answer 11

atelectasis

Question 12

inflammation of pleura

Answer 12

pleurisy

Question 13

What is a common radiographic sign seen on a chest radiograph for a patient with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

A. enlargement of heart
B. fluid in apices
C. sail sign
D. air bronchogram sign

Answer 13

D. air bronchogram sign

Question 14

Which of the following is not a form of occupational lung disease?

A. anthracosis
B. emphysema
C. silicosis
D. asbestosis

Answer 14

B. emphysema

Question 15

What is the name of the condition characterized by fluid entering the pleural cavity?

Answer 15

pleural effusion

Question 16

The condition in which blood fills the potential space between the layers of pleura is called:

A. pneumothorax
B. hemothorax
C. atelectasis
D. empyema

Answer 16

B. hemothorax

Question 17

A condition in which all or a portion of the lung is collapsed is:

A. atelectasis
B. pleural effusion
C. pneumothorax
D. pneumoconiosis

Answer 17

A. atelectasis

Question 18

Which of the following is defined as a “shortness of breath?

A. dyspnea
B. bronchiectasis
C. pleurisy
D. atelectasis

Answer 18

A. dyspnea

Question 19

A condition in which excess fluid builds in the lungs as a result of obstruction of the pulmonary circulation is termed:

A. pulmonary emboli
B. pneumothorax
C. pulmonary edema
D. bronchopneumonia

Answer 19

C. pulmonary edema

Question 20

A sudden blockage of an artery in the lung is called:

A. pleurisy
B. pulmonary emboli
C. adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
D. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Answer 20

B. pulmonary emboli

Question 21

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: left lung atelectasis

Answer 21

increased

Question 22

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: lung neoplasm

Answer 22

remain the same

Question 23

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: severe pulmonary edema

Answer 23

increased

Question 24

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: RDS or adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), known as hyaline membrane disease (HMD) in infants

Answer 24

increased

Question 25

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: reactivation (secondary) tuberculosis

Answer 25

increased

Question 26

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced emphysema

Answer 26

decreased

Question 27

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: large pneumothorax

Answer 27

remain the same

Question 28

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: pulmonary emboli

Answer 28

remain the same

Question 29

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: primary tuberculosis

Answer 29

remain the same

Question 30

Indicate whether manual exposure factors would be increased, decreased, or remain the same for: advanced asbestosis

Answer 30

remain the same

Question 31

A patient with a clinical history of advanced emphysema comes to the department for a chest x-ray. AEC will not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient? A. do not alter them. Use the standard exposure factors B. decrease the kVp moderately (--) C. increase the kVp slightly (+) D. increase the kVp moderately (++)

Answer 31

B. decrease the kVp moderately (--)

Question 32

A patient with severe pleural effusion comes to the department for a chest x-ray. Automatic exposure control (AEC) will not be used. How should the technologist alter the manual exposure settings for this patient? A. do not alter them. Use the standard exposure factors B. decrease the kVp moderately (--) C. increase the kVp slightly (+) D. increase the kVp moderately (++)

Answer 32

C. increase the kVp slightly (+)

Question 33

A patient with a history of pleurisy comes to the department. Which of the following radiographic series should be performed? A. soft tissue lateral of the upper airway B. right and left lateral decubitus C. erect PA and lateral D. CT scan of chest

Answer 33

C. erect PA and lateral