RCP 160 midterm Questions AndAnswers

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on a CXR c. lungs d. ribs - CORRECT ANSWER d. ribs Your patient just had an anteroposterior chest film taken. When you view the film, what may be a consideration? - CORRECT ANSWER The heart may appear larger than it really is. What is indicated by blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on a PA or lateral CXR? - CORRECT ANSWER Excess pleural fluid What chest x-ray view is best used to identify excess pleural fluid? - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral decubitus What term is used to describe the shadows seen on a CXR when the alveoli is filled with pus, fluid or blood? - CORRECT ANSWER Infiltrates X-Rays easily penetrate all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER Consolidative lung tissue The imaging technique of choice for an initial evaluation of the lungs is - CORRECT ANSWER Conventional CXR Alveolar consolidation is a hallmark of - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumonia A pneumothorax would appear on a CXR as a - CORRECT ANSWER Dark area with out lung markings What two ACLS medications are used for asystole? - CORRECT ANSWER Epinephrine and Atropine A patient is in SVT with a heart rate of 198. What medication could be used to cardiovert this patient - CORRECT ANSWER Adenosine A 21 yo male is brought into the emergency room by ambulance after falling approximately 20 feet from a roof while at work. The patient is combative and unable to follow commands, He is noted to have a large hematoma on the right side of his forehead. HIs vitals are: HR 125 RR 32, BP 98/54. The ED physician decides to intubate for airway protection. What paralytic would be most appropriate for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Vecuronium Diazepam - CORRECT ANSWER Valium Lorazepam - CORRECT ANSWER Ativan Benzodiazepine