Question 1

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on the chest radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A) aorta 
B) heart 
C) lungs 
D) ribs 
A) aorta 
B) heart 
C) lungs 
D) ribs

Question 2

What lung problem is ventilation/perfusion ( $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$ ) scanning used to detect?

Accepted Answer

A) asthma 
B) pulmonary embolism 
C) pneumonia 
D) lung cancer 
A) asthma 
B) pulmonary embolism 
C) pneumonia 
D) lung cancer

Question 3

Which of the following is a major limitation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest?

Accepted Answer

A) cannot visualize large vessels 
B) cannot be used in patients with pacemakers 
C) cannot be used to examine hilar structures 
D) interpretation difficult 
A) cannot visualize large vessels 
B) cannot be used in patients with pacemakers 
C) cannot be used to examine hilar structures 
D) interpretation difficult

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the visualization of air bronchograms on the chest film?

Accepted Answer

A) They indicate fluid in the pleura. 
B) They are caused by air-filled airways surrounded by consolidation. 
C) They are the hallmark of alveolar consolidation. 
D) They signify air space disease. 
A) They indicate fluid in the pleura. 
B) They are caused by air-filled airways surrounded by consolidation. 
C) They are the hallmark of alveolar consolidation. 
D) They signify air space disease.

Question 5

What is the cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A) a virus 
B) inhaled dusts 
C) drug reaction 
D) unknown 
A) a virus 
B) inhaled dusts 
C) drug reaction 
D) unknown

Question 6

CT angiography is most often used to evaluate the patient for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) pulmonary emboli 
B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) congestive heart failure 
D) bilateral pneumonia 
A) pulmonary emboli 
B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
C) congestive heart failure 
D) bilateral pneumonia

Exam 20: A Review of Thoracic Imaging

Which of the following structures will result in the most radiopaque shadow on the chest radiograph?

What lung problem is ventilation/perfusion ( V˙/Q˙\dot { V } / \dot { Q }V˙/Q˙​ ) scanning used to detect?

Which of the following is a major limitation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the visualization of air bronchograms on the chest film?

What is the cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

CT angiography is most often used to evaluate the patient for which of the following conditions?

History of Respiratory Care

Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Principles of Infection Control

Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

Physical Principles of Respiratory Care

Computer Applications in Respiratory Care

The Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Ventilation

Gas Exchange and Transport

Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

Acid-Base Balance

Regulation of Breathing

Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data

Interpreting the Electrocardiogram

Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Pulmonary Function Testing

Nutrition Assessment

Pulmonary Infections

Obstructive Lung Disease: Copd, Asthma, and Related Diseases

Interstitial Lung Disease

Pleural Diseases

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Edema, and Multiple System Organ

Lung Cancer

Neuromuscular and Other Diseases of the Chest Wall

Disorders of Sleep

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Airway Pharmacology

Airway Management

Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support

Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

Aerosol Drug Therapy

Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases

Medical Gas Therapy

Lung Expansion Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Respiratory Failure and the Need for Ventilatory Support

Mechanical Ventilators

Physiology of Ventilatory Support

Initiating and Adjusting Ventilatory Support

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Monitoring and Management of the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Discontinuing Ventilatory Support

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

Filters

What lung problem is ventilation/perfusion ( $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$ ) scanning used to detect?