Lateral Decubitus Position in Medical Examination
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What can be evaluated in a patient placed in the lateral decubitus position during examination?

  • The patient's blood pressure
  • The patient's heart rate
  • The presence of a pneumothorax
  • The volume of pleural effusion (correct)

    • What is an indication of a mobile pleural effusion?

  • If it changes position when the patient changes position (correct)
  • If it is only visible in the supine position
  • If it is only visible in the lateral decubitus position
  • If it remains stationary when the patient moves

    • What happens to ventilation in the dependent lung according to the old adage?

  • It goes to the non-dependent lung
  • It is unchanged
  • It is poor
  • It is good (correct)

    • Why is the lateral decubitus position helpful in evaluating pleural effusion?

    <p>Because it allows for better visualization of the pleural effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a loculated pleural effusion?

    <p>It does not change position with patient movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference in metabolic activity that enables PET scans to distinguish cancer cells?

    <p>Higher glucose consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the radioactive drug injected into a vein during a PET scan?

    <p>To circulate to various organs and emit signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of PET scans in cancer treatment?

    <p>Monitoring treatment effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does a typical PET scan take to complete?

    <p>About 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential use of PET scans in cancer diagnosis?

    <p>Detecting cancer recurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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