Chest Radiography: Support Lines & Devices-2

A central venous catheter (CVC) is ideally positioned with its tip within which vessel?

What is the recommended distance above the carina for the distal tip of a correctly positioned endotracheal tube (ET tube) on a chest radiograph?

A tracheostomy tube on a chest radiograph should be positioned at the level of which anatomical structure?

When evaluating a nasogastric tube (NG tube) on a chest radiograph, what anatomical landmarks should be assessed to confirm correct placement?

In a patient with a right-sided pacemaker, through which vein is the lead typically advanced to reach the superior vena cava (SVC)?

Following a median sternotomy, what radiographic finding is expected to be observed in the anterior chest?

When assessing a chest radiograph for post-surgical changes following a CABG, what specific findings might indicate the use of surgical clips?

Which of the following findings on a chest radiograph is most indicative of a hair braid artifact?

What radiographic technique is considered the gold standard for both diagnosing and removing a foreign body in the airway?

Which indirect radiographic sign is most suggestive of foreign body aspiration in a child?

What is the normal range of retrosternal space as measured on a lateral chest radiograph?

A premature neonate is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and a left-sided pneumothorax. Following treatment, a chest x-ray reveals a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line that is malpositioned. Which of the following best describes the correct positioning of a PICC line?

A patient has a mass in the anterior mediastinum. The retrosternal clear space is effaced on the radiograph. This finding helps localize the mass in which mediastinal compartment?

A patient presents with suspected foreign body aspiration. The initial chest radiograph is inconclusive. Which additional radiographic view or technique is most useful for detecting air trapping?

Which of the following findings on a chest radiograph would suggest malposition of a central venous catheter (CVC)?

A patient who underwent aortic valve replacement presents for a follow-up chest radiograph. Where would you typically expect to see the prosthetic valve?

A patient with a history of CABG has a chest radiograph. What radiographic finding would strongly suggest the use of sternotomy wires?

In the context of chest radiography, how would you differentiate between a foreign body and an artifact?

Assessing the position of medical support lines in chest radiographs is crucial. What is a potential consequence of a nasogastric tube (NG tube) not descending past the left hemidiaphragm?

What could be the most severe outcome of placing an endotracheal tube too far down the mainstem bronchus?

How does hyperinflation manifest on a chest radiograph in the context of foreign body aspiration?

Distinguishing foreign body aspiration from other respiratory conditions on a chest radiograph can be challenging. Which indirect sign is most reliably associated with foreign body aspiration in children?

In a trauma patient, rapid assessment of the proper placement of medical support lines is critical. What is the most concerning malposition of a chest tube?

When evaluating a lateral chest radiograph for cardiac size, what upper limit of normal measurement helps determine if the retrosternal clear space is being encroached upon by an enlarged heart?

How does the radiographic appearance of interstitial lung disease differ from airspace disease on a chest x-ray?

In neonatal chest radiography, what specific characteristic of the thymus gland’s appearance can help differentiate it from other mediastinal masses?