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?

    <p>Below the left diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It will appear smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is barely visible through the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the nodules in Miliary Tuberculosis?

    <p>2-3 mm sized nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To evaluate the quality of CXR</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>43%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common accessory fissure in the lung?

    <p>Azygos fissure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Post-primary Tuberculosis?

    <p>Progressive and can be a re-infection or reactivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tree-in-bud pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Further analysis of anomalies seen on Chest X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Complete or central calcification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of Foreign Body Aspiration?

    <p>Choking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hyper-expanded lungs with flattening of both hemi-diaphragms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Detailed anatomy and cross-sectional images</p> Signup and view all the answers

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