Question 1

On a chest x-ray interpretation from a patient's chart,the radiologist notes that the right costophrenic angle is blunted.What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A right pleural effusion 
B)  Atelectasis of the right lung 
C)  Consolidation in the right lower lobe 
D)  Subcutaneous emphysema in the right lung 
A)  A right pleural effusion 
B)  Atelectasis of the right lung 
C)  Consolidation in the right lower lobe 
D)  Subcutaneous emphysema in the right lung

Question 2

By comparing which views of the chest can a three-dimensional image be created?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior-anterior film, lateral film 
B)  Lordotic film, anterior-posterior film 
C)  Anterior-posterior film, posterior-anterior film 
D)  Lordotic film, lateral film 
A)  Posterior-anterior film, lateral film 
B)  Lordotic film, anterior-posterior film 
C)  Anterior-posterior film, posterior-anterior film 
D)  Lordotic film, lateral film

Question 3

The respiratory care practitioner evaluates the patient's chest x-ray to determine any abnormalities.The practitioner evaluates the lung field and the diaphragms.Which hemidiaphragm should be higher than the other?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right hemidiaphragm 
B)  The left hemidiaphragm 
C)  They both should be at the same level 
D)  The hemidiaphragm over the stomach 
A)  The right hemidiaphragm 
B)  The left hemidiaphragm 
C)  They both should be at the same level 
D)  The hemidiaphragm over the stomach

Question 4

At what level on a chest radiograph is the carina located?

Accepted Answer

A)  First rib 
B)  Second rib 
C)  Third rib 
D)  Fourth rib 
A)  First rib 
B)  Second rib 
C)  Third rib 
D)  Fourth rib

Question 5

Which of the following views is also called a portable chest x-ray?

Accepted Answer

A)  Posterior-anterior (P
A)  view 
B)  Lateral view 
C)  Lateral decubitus view 
D)  Anterior-posterior (AP) view 
A)  Posterior-anterior (P
A)  view 
B)  Lateral view 
C)  Lateral decubitus view 
D)  Anterior-posterior (AP) view

Question 6

How can the practitioner tell if the chest radiograph is overpenetrated (overexposed)with x-ray energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spinal processes will just barely be distinguishable from one another 
B)  The lung fields will appear white 
C)  The carina will be distinguishable 
D)  Dark lines will clearly separate the spinal processes 
A)  The spinal processes will just barely be distinguishable from one another 
B)  The lung fields will appear white 
C)  The carina will be distinguishable 
D)  Dark lines will clearly separate the spinal processes

Question 7

What is described by a consolidated lung region that demonstrates an increased radiodensity that appears lighter than the surrounding lung fields?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atelectasis 
B)  Consolidation 
C)  Pneumothorax 
D)  Hyperinflation 
A)  Atelectasis 
B)  Consolidation 
C)  Pneumothorax 
D)  Hyperinflation

Question 8

Air appears dark on the chest radiograph.What type(s)of pathology would appear dark on the chest x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Any obstructive lung disease that causes

On a chest x-ray interpretation from a patient's chart,the radiologist notes that the right costophrenic angle is blunted.What does this indicate?

By comparing which views of the chest can a three-dimensional image be created?

The respiratory care practitioner evaluates the patient's chest x-ray to determine any abnormalities.The practitioner evaluates the lung field and the diaphragms.Which hemidiaphragm should be higher than the other?

At what level on a chest radiograph is the carina located?

Which of the following views is also called a portable chest x-ray?

How can the practitioner tell if the chest radiograph is overpenetrated (overexposed)with x-ray energy?

What is described by a consolidated lung region that demonstrates an increased radiodensity that appears lighter than the surrounding lung fields?

Air appears dark on the chest radiograph.What type(s)of pathology would appear dark on the chest x-ray?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 4: Radiologic Assessment

On a chest x-ray interpretation from a patient's chart,the radiologist notes that the right costophrenic angle is blunted.What does this indicate?

By comparing which views of the chest can a three-dimensional image be created?

The respiratory care practitioner evaluates the patient's chest x-ray to determine any abnormalities.The practitioner evaluates the lung field and the diaphragms.Which hemidiaphragm should be higher than the other?

At what level on a chest radiograph is the carina located?

Which of the following views is also called a portable chest x-ray?

How can the practitioner tell if the chest radiograph is overpenetrated (overexposed)with x-ray energy?

What is described by a consolidated lung region that demonstrates an increased radiodensity that appears lighter than the surrounding lung fields?

Air appears dark on the chest radiograph.What type(s)of pathology would appear dark on the chest x-ray?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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