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Recognizing Radiology Patterns in Lung Disease

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1.  Where is chest radiography commonly used as an early diagnostic tool to observe abnormalities in clinical settings?
  1. Cardiothoracic region (including heart and lungs)
  2. Cerebral areas
  3. Heart only
  4. Lungs only
2.  What is the most commonly believed underlying cause of airspace opacities?
  1. Asthma
  2. COPD
  3. Pneumonia
  4. ARDS
3.  What can cause pneumoconiosis?
  1. Asbestosis
  2. Silicosis
  3. Coal workers pneumoconiosis (black lung)
  4. All of the above
4.  What diagnostic tool can be used to find lung nodules on the outer part of the lung?
  1. CT scan guided biopsy
  2. PET scan
  3. Bronchoscopy
  4. MRI
5.  To ensure proper positioning, a skilled technician should compare distances to check for patient rotation. Following a chest X-ray, how many ribs should one be able to identify on the radiograph?
  1. 4 to 6 anterior ribs
  2. 6 to 8 posterior ribs
  3. 8 to 10 posterior ribs
  4. 6 to 8 anterior ribs