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Imaging (CXR) Diagnostics: Interpretation and Case Studies

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1.  Chest X-ray radiographic findings of grey areas in the lung fields indicate:
  1. Tissue or fluid
  2. Air
  3. Bone
  4. Blood
2.  What are possible causes for pneumothorax?
  1. Pneumonia
  2. Mechanical ventilation
  3. Open stab or gunshot
  4. All of the above
3.  Possible treatment options for pleural effusion include:
  1. Chest tubes
  2. Thoracentesis
  3. Mechanical ventilation
  4. Both A and B
4.  Widespread air trapping, atelectasis, hyperinflation, and pleural effusion are typical chest X-ray radiographic findings in:
  1. Pneumothorax
  2. Gunshot wound
  3. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
  4. Pulmonary embolus
5.  Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) chest X-ray radiographic findings include:
  1. Air bronchograms
  2. Overdistention
  3. Increased dense opacities
  4. All of the above

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