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Chest Radiology Exam

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What is the purpose of the lateral decubitus position in chest X-ray?

To detect trachea and bronchi
To detect pleural effusion (correct)
To detect lung zones
To evaluate the quality of CXR

What is the characteristic of the trachea on a chest X-ray?

It is radiopaque and at the midline
It is radiopaque and to the left of the aortic arch
It is radiolucent and to the right of the aortic arch (correct)
It is radiolucent and below the aortic arch

What is the characteristic of the costophrenic angles and recesses?

They are only visible in children
They are only visible in adults
They are sharp and clearly visible (correct)
They are obtuse and barely visible

What is the location of the stomach air in relation to the diaphragm?

Below the left diaphragm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the magnification effect on the heart in a chest X-ray?

It will appear smaller (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the dorsal vertebra on a good chest X-ray?

It is barely visible through the heart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adult cases where the CXR is normal in Primary Tuberculosis?

15% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nodules in Miliary Tuberculosis?

2-3 mm sized nodules (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PA projection in chest X-ray?

To evaluate the quality of CXR (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adult cases where Primary Tuberculosis presents with Lymphadenopathy?

43% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common accessory fissure in the lung?

Azygos fissure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Post-primary Tuberculosis?

Progressive and can be a re-infection or reactivation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Endobronchial Tuberculosis on a Chest X-ray?

Tree-in-bud pattern (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for a CT scan in thoracic imaging?

Further analysis of anomalies seen on Chest X-ray (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of a benign Solitary Pulmonary Nodule?

Complete or central calcification (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Foreign Body Aspiration?

Choking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of COPD on a Chest X-ray?

Hyper-expanded lungs with flattening of both hemi-diaphragms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of CT scans in thoracic imaging?

Detailed anatomy and cross-sectional images (B) Signup and view all the answers

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