Medical Imaging and Fractures Quiz
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Medical Imaging and Fractures Quiz

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What imaging technique is often considered a screening tool for bowel obstructions?

  • AXR (abdominal x-ray) (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI
  • CT scan
  • Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a Colles fracture?

  • Bilateral wrist fractures
  • Rotation of the radius
  • Distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation (correct)
  • Fracture of the ulna
  • What is the primary cause of small bowel obstructions?

  • Adhesions (correct)
  • Fractures
  • Pneumothorax
  • Osteoarthritis
  • What distinguishes a greenstick fracture from other types of fractures?

    <p>It is specific to pediatric patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an avulsion fracture?

    <p>A disruption caused by tendon pulling away from the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option may be implemented following an open reduction/internal fixation (ORIF)?

    <p>Cast or splint application followed by physical therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging finding is commonly associated with pneumonia?

    <p>Consolidation in lung fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical radiographic appearance of an acute fracture?

    <p>A radiolucent line disrupting the cortical outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication associated with gallstones?

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

    What type of fracture is associated with the term 'dinner fork deformity'?

    <p>Colles fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What radiographic feature indicates pneumonia in an X-ray image?

    <p>Consolidation with hypodense appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is suggested by the presence of a hypodense area in the left lung on an X-ray?

    <p>Left-sided pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of kidney stones imaged radiographically?

    <p>Calcification seen in the psoas muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'Staghorn calculus'?

    <p>A large, branching kidney stone resembling a deer antler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary radiographic appearance of gallstones?

    <p>Calcifications in the gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging sign is indicative of bowel obstruction?

    <p>Presence of air-fluid levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fracture is most likely to result in a pneumothorax?

    <p>Multiple rib fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common appearance of a kidney stone on a radiograph?

    <p>Well-defined radiopaque area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is pleural effusion typically recognized on an X-ray?

    <p>Blunting of costophrenic angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might you expect to see in a chest radiograph of a patient with pneumonia?

    <p>Areas of consolidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a consequence of untreated bowel obstruction?

    <p>Overflow of intestinal contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of imaging would likely reveal the presence of gallstones?

    <p>Ultrasound of the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging characteristic can help differentiate between a pneumothorax and a pleural effusion?

    <p>Mediastinal shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Small Bowel Obstruction

    • Occurrence: More common
    • Causes: Adhesions, hernia, malignancy, diverticular disease, volvulus (twisting of the bowel)
    • Symptoms: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, distention
    • Imaging: Abdominal X-ray (AXR) can be used as a screening tool, often replaced by CT
    • Appearance on AXR (CT): Dilated loops of bowel, well-defined, width exceeds the size of the pacemaker

    Extremities

    Fractures

    • Definition: Disruption of bone caused by mechanical forces
    • Appearance on X-ray: Radiolucent line crossing the bone, disrupting the cortical outline
    • Soft tissue signs: Joint effusion, swelling and oedema

    Types of Fractures

    • Greenstick: Incomplete fracture, common in children
    • Torus: Buckling of the bone, common in children
    • Colles: Fracture of the distal radius, causes "Dinner fork deformity"
    • Boxers: Fracture of the 5th metacarpal bone
    • Avulsion: Fracture caused by forceful pulling of a tendon
    • Monteggia: Fracture of the ulna, often accompanied by dislocation of the radial head
    • Galeazzi: Fracture of the radius, often accompanied by dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint

    Treatment

    • Conservative: Casting, splinting, physical therapy
    • Closed reduction: Manual manipulation to realign the bone
    • Open reduction/Internal fixation (ORIF): Surgical procedure involving bone fixation with plates or screws
    • External fixation: External frame attached to the bone to stabilize it

    Osteoarthritis (OA)

    • Definition: Degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage breakdown and bone spurs
    • Appearance on X-ray: Severe degenerative change, irregular bone formation

    Summary

    • Chest: Pneumothorax, Pleural effusion, Pneumonia
    • Abdomen: Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis), Gallstones (Cholelithiasis), Bowel obstruction
    • Clavicle: Fractures
    • Hand/Wrist: Fractures, Osteoarthritis

    Imaging Anatomy

    • Key concepts: Specificity is important (left/right, aspect), using correct terms, identifying bony and soft tissue structures
    • Chest: Sternum, clavicle, scapula, ribs, lungs
    • Abdomen: Diaphragm, liver, stomach, kidneys, psoas muscle, bladder
    • Clavicle: Medial (sternoclavicular), lateral (acromioclavicular)
    • Wrist/Hand: Carpal bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate), metacarpals, phalanges

    Imaging Pathology

    • Key concept: Relating radiographic appearances to potential pathologies
    • Chest: Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pneumonia
    • Abdomen: Kidney stones, gallstones, bowel obstruction

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    Test your knowledge on small bowel obstructions and various types of fractures. This quiz covers causes, symptoms, imaging techniques, and types of fractures characterized by different injuries. Ideal for medical students or professionals seeking to review critical concepts in emergency medicine.

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