Radiographic Pathology
Pseudopneumothorax correct answers excess skin that folds (artifact) that mimics a
real pneumothorax
Tension Pnemothorax correct answers Air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration
but does not leave upon expiration
Asbestosis correct answers Disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust
Oxygenate the body correct answers What is the main purpose of the respiratory
system?
Alveolar sacs correct answers what area is the functional unit for gas exchange in the
lungs?
Pharynx correct answers This is a passage was for air and food
larynx correct answers This prevents liquids and solids from entering the trachea
False correct answers True or false the trachea is collapsable?
Bronchiectasis correct answers This is known as permanent dilation of the bronchi
Mediastinum correct answers what separates the two lungs?
Fissures correct answers Each lung is divided into lobes by______?
False correct answers True or false the lungs are included in the mediastinum
Rt. Lung correct answers Which lung has three lobes?
It would raise the level of the diaphragm 2 to 4 in and obscure the lower lung fields
correct answers If a chest x-ray was done supine what would happen to the diaphragm
Lordotic view correct answers what view is done when a PA view suggests a possible
lesion in the apex area of a chest x-ray?
taken on expiration correct answers What view is done different during a chest x-ray to
rule out pneumothoracies?
(ET) Endotracheal tube correct answers This tube is placed inside the patient to
maintain the airway
, Chest tube correct answers This tube geos through the side of the chest to drain fluid
Central venous pressure (CVP lines) correct answers Placed in the patient to help
administer medication
Intrapulmonary shunt correct answers Refers to areas in the lung where perfusion
exceeds ventilation
Hypoxemia correct answers inadequate blood oxygen
Hypercapnia correct answers A condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the
blood
cystic fibrosis correct answers This disease is characterized by multiple small cysts
superimposed on. diffuse, coarse, reticular pattern. Most common lethal genetic disease
for white children
Hyaline membrane disease correct answers This disease causes respiratory distress
syndrome in new borns
Croup correct answers This is known as "barking cough" in children
Pneumonias correct answers The most frequent type of lung infections
Bacteria and viruses correct answers what two things normally cause pneumonia?
Lordotic views correct answers What view is best for patients with possible TB
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease correct answers What deos COPD stand for?
COPD correct answers A group of disorders causing chronic airway obstruction, most
commonly caused by chronic bronchitis and emphysema
RSV; respiratory syncytial virus correct answers causes respiratory tract infections
which leads to mild cold like symptoms
Emphysema correct answers A severe overinflation of the lungs a long with flattening
and even a superiorly concave configuration of the hemidiaphragms. Known as
"barrelled chest"
Pleural effusion correct answers Results when excessive fluid collects in the pleural
cavity
Bronchogenic carcinoma correct answers This disease is the most primary malignancy
in the U.S.
Pseudopneumothorax correct answers excess skin that folds (artifact) that mimics a
real pneumothorax
Tension Pnemothorax correct answers Air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration
but does not leave upon expiration
Asbestosis correct answers Disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust
Oxygenate the body correct answers What is the main purpose of the respiratory
system?
Alveolar sacs correct answers what area is the functional unit for gas exchange in the
lungs?
Pharynx correct answers This is a passage was for air and food
larynx correct answers This prevents liquids and solids from entering the trachea
False correct answers True or false the trachea is collapsable?
Bronchiectasis correct answers This is known as permanent dilation of the bronchi
Mediastinum correct answers what separates the two lungs?
Fissures correct answers Each lung is divided into lobes by______?
False correct answers True or false the lungs are included in the mediastinum
Rt. Lung correct answers Which lung has three lobes?
It would raise the level of the diaphragm 2 to 4 in and obscure the lower lung fields
correct answers If a chest x-ray was done supine what would happen to the diaphragm
Lordotic view correct answers what view is done when a PA view suggests a possible
lesion in the apex area of a chest x-ray?
taken on expiration correct answers What view is done different during a chest x-ray to
rule out pneumothoracies?
(ET) Endotracheal tube correct answers This tube is placed inside the patient to
maintain the airway
, Chest tube correct answers This tube geos through the side of the chest to drain fluid
Central venous pressure (CVP lines) correct answers Placed in the patient to help
administer medication
Intrapulmonary shunt correct answers Refers to areas in the lung where perfusion
exceeds ventilation
Hypoxemia correct answers inadequate blood oxygen
Hypercapnia correct answers A condition where there is too much carbon dioxide in the
blood
cystic fibrosis correct answers This disease is characterized by multiple small cysts
superimposed on. diffuse, coarse, reticular pattern. Most common lethal genetic disease
for white children
Hyaline membrane disease correct answers This disease causes respiratory distress
syndrome in new borns
Croup correct answers This is known as "barking cough" in children
Pneumonias correct answers The most frequent type of lung infections
Bacteria and viruses correct answers what two things normally cause pneumonia?
Lordotic views correct answers What view is best for patients with possible TB
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease correct answers What deos COPD stand for?
COPD correct answers A group of disorders causing chronic airway obstruction, most
commonly caused by chronic bronchitis and emphysema
RSV; respiratory syncytial virus correct answers causes respiratory tract infections
which leads to mild cold like symptoms
Emphysema correct answers A severe overinflation of the lungs a long with flattening
and even a superiorly concave configuration of the hemidiaphragms. Known as
"barrelled chest"
Pleural effusion correct answers Results when excessive fluid collects in the pleural
cavity
Bronchogenic carcinoma correct answers This disease is the most primary malignancy
in the U.S.
