Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Diffuse (x -ray)
A
spread out, not localized
2
Q
Increased vascular markings
A
Seen in people with CHF
3
Q
decreased vascular markings
A
Seen in people with emphysema
4
Q
honeycombing
A
Pulmonary Fibrosis
5
Q
blunted costophrenic angles
A
This is seen with people who have a pleural effusion
6
Q
Butterfly shape
A
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
7
Q
What are the five common types of localized opacification
A
Pleural effusions, pulmonary infarction, Pneumonia, carcinoma, and atelectasis
8
Q
Wedge-shaped
A
pulmonary infarction
9
Q
thumb sign
A
epiglottitis
10
Q
steeple sign
A
Croup
11
Q
signet ring
A
the signet ring is seen during CT scans in order to confirm bronchiectasis
12
Q
How does an active MI appear on the ECG tracing
A
elevated ST segment
