Question: Systemic Interpretation

Chest and Abdominal Radiographs Systematic Interpretation of the Chest X-ray Question: Systemic Interpretation

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1. Question
The sentences below relate to the systemic interpretation of the chest x-ray.

Select the statements which are true.
- 1. Technical information written on the CXR can help in the interpretation of the film
- 2. Adequate inspiration is determined by counting the number of thoracic vertebrae visible
- 3. A simple pneumothorax will produce tracheal deviation to the other side
- 4. The CXR may provide evidence of previous surgery
- 5. Shadows in the lower left lung can be easily missed
- 6. A hump on the diaphragm is likely due to a mass in the abdomen below
- 7. Fractures or metastatic deposits in the ribs may appear more obvious if the film is rotated 90o
- 8. Thoracic vertebral fractures can be easily diagnosed on a CXR
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