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NPLEX II Respiratory system Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
In restrictive lung disease is the FEV1/FVC ratio higher or lower than obstructive?
✓ -:- Higher
What does a Sillhouette sign indicate as seen on plain film?
✓ -:- pneumonia
What does an air bronchogram sign indicate on plain film?
✓ -:- alveoli become fluid filled, which causes air in the bronchi to be
visible on X-ray.
If you see, jagged edges at the lateral aspect on a CXR indicating a rib fracture, what must
you watch out for?
✓ -:- pneumothorax
What is a likely diagnosis: on CXR you see a primary infection of the upper lobes with
pleural effusion and hilar lymph node enlargement.
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✓ -:- TB
What is the likely diagnosis: on CXR you see collapsed lung, the aveoli do not consist of air,
therefore the lung tissue shows up white on the radiograph.
✓ -:- Atalectasis
What is a likely diagnosis: CXR shows a collection of fluid in the pleural space which
consists of either blood, pus or serous fluid.
✓ -:- pleural effusion
What is your likely diagnosis: plain film shows cardiomegaly.
✓ -:- Congestive heart failure
How does air appear on a CXR?
✓ -:- Black
What is your diagnosis: the lung appears abnormally black with decreased number of
vessels.
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NPLEX II Respiratory system Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
In restrictive lung disease is the FEV1/FVC ratio higher or lower than obstructive?
✓ -:- Higher
What does a Sillhouette sign indicate as seen on plain film?
✓ -:- pneumonia
What does an air bronchogram sign indicate on plain film?
✓ -:- alveoli become fluid filled, which causes air in the bronchi to be
visible on X-ray.
If you see, jagged edges at the lateral aspect on a CXR indicating a rib fracture, what must
you watch out for?
✓ -:- pneumothorax
What is a likely diagnosis: on CXR you see a primary infection of the upper lobes with
pleural effusion and hilar lymph node enlargement.
1|P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 2 0 2 5
, 2024 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel!
✓ -:- TB
What is the likely diagnosis: on CXR you see collapsed lung, the aveoli do not consist of air,
therefore the lung tissue shows up white on the radiograph.
✓ -:- Atalectasis
What is a likely diagnosis: CXR shows a collection of fluid in the pleural space which
consists of either blood, pus or serous fluid.
✓ -:- pleural effusion
What is your likely diagnosis: plain film shows cardiomegaly.
✓ -:- Congestive heart failure
How does air appear on a CXR?
✓ -:- Black
What is your diagnosis: the lung appears abnormally black with decreased number of
vessels.
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