Xray Clinic

Which of the following describes imaging that is more radiolucent?

• X-rays that pass through low-density lung tissue strike the film more directly and cause an image that is darker in appearance.
• X-rays that pass through high-density tissue (e.g. bone) are more absorbed and cause an image that is lighter in appearance.
• Tissue that x-rays are unable to pass through

• Radiopaque

What are air bronchograms?

• A pattern on a chest radiograph that shows air-filled bronchi surrounded by areas of consolidation
• A pattern on a chest radiograph that shows an air-fluid level

• A pattern on a chest radiograph that shows the mediastinum and trachea being pushed away from the affected side

• A pattern on a chest radigraph that shows a cavitation related to a TB infection

Does air appear radiolucent or radiopaque?

• Radiolucent
• Radiopaque
• It depends on the density of the surrounding tissue.
• Air does not appear on an x-ray.

What is a description of the AP view?

• The x-ray source is positioned in front with the film behind the patient’s back.
• The x-ray source is positioned behind the patient with the film in front of the patient's chest.
• The x-ray source and the film are both positioned behind the patient.
• The x-ray source and the film are both positioned in front of the patient.

What is the best film for detecting small amounts of pleural fluid?

• Lateral decubitus
• PA view
• AP view
• Oblique view

Does bone appear radiolucent or radiopaque?

• Radiopaque
• Radiolucent
• Bone appears transparent on x-rays.
• It depends on the type of bone.

What is a costophrenic angle?

• The arch where the diaphragm and chest wall meet and form a point.

• A junction between two adjacent ribs.

• The fourth type of angle -- acute, obtuse, right, and costophrenic

• Double fractures of three or more adjacent ribs

Does an embolus show up on a CT scan?

• Yes
• No
• Only if it's large
• Only if it's in the heart

Can an ultrasound detect pleural effusions?

• Yes, even small ones.
• No, only large ones.
• Yes, but only a hemothorax

• No, it can only detect bone.

Fluid build-up in the alveoli causes what appearance?

• Kerley B lines
• Deep sulcus sign

• Meniscus sign

• Cavitations