Workbook

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Pleural effusion

Question 2

Air or gas that enters into the pleural cavity is what condition?

Answer 2

Pneumothorax

Question 3

List 4 possible pathologic conditions that suggest the need for both inspiration and expiration PA chest radiographs

Answer 3

1. Small pneumothorax
2. Fixation or lack of normal diaphragm movement
3. Presence of foreign body
4. Distinguishing between opacity in rib or lung

Question 4

Explain the primary purpose and benefit of performing chest radiographs using a 72 inch SID

Answer 4

Reduces distortion of the heart and other chest structures

Question 5

What is one of the most commonly inherited diseases?

Answer 5

Cystic fibrosis

Question 6

What condition is most frequently associated with congestive heart failure?

Answer 6

Pulmonary edema

Question 7

What is dyspnea?

Answer 7

Shortness of breath

Question 8

What condition causes accumulation of air in the pleural cavity?

Answer 8

Pneumothorax

Question 9

What condition causes accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity?

Answer 9

Emphysema

Question 10

What is a contagious disease caused by an airborne bacterium?

Answer 10

Tuberculosis

Question 11

What condition causes irreversible dilation of bronchioles?

Answer 11

Bronchiectasis

Question 12

What is the most common form of emphysema?

Answer 12

COPD

Question 13

What is acute or chronic irritation of the bronchi?

Answer 13

Bronchitis

Question 14

What condition is a collapse of all or a portion of a lung?

Answer 14

Atelectasis

Question 15

What is inflammation of the pleura?

Answer 15

Pleurisy

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Pneumothorax

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Pleural effusion

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

Left lateral decubitus

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Right lateral decubitus

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

The lungs are underinflated. Explain to the patient the need for deep inspiration and take exposure on second inhalation

Question 21

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?

Answer 21

A right lateral decubitus, for fluid, affected side is down

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

AP and lateral upper airway techniques

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

AP lordotic (but per John AP semi-axial with 15-20 degree cephalic angle is better)

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

Inspiration and expiration PA projections and/or a lateral decubitus with the affect side up

Question 25

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)

Answer 25

LPO and RAO