Which of the following is true of a chest radiograph? a. ...

[imowrer]

Which of the following is true of a chest radiograph?
 
  a. Lateral films are shot through one side of an upright patient.
  b. AP films are typically taken in the x-ray department.
  c. PA films artificially increase the size of the heart shadow.
  d. Lateral decubitus films are shot with the patient lying supine.

Question 2

What effect would a substantial left-sided CDH have on pulmonary function test findings?
 
  a. A restrictive pulmonary disorder
  b. An obstructive pulmonary disorder
  c. An equally restrictive and obstructive disorder
  d. A restrictive disorder with increased DLCO

[hramirez205]

Answer to Question 1

A
A lateral radiograph is filmed with the patient standing upright with either the left (preferred) or right side of the chest against the film plate. AP films are taken by a portable machine at the patient's bedside. PA films show the heart at its correct size. A lateral decubitus film is taken with the patient lying on either side.

Answer to Question 2

A
A CDH manifests itself clinically as a restrictive pulmonary disorder because the displaced abdominal organs limits lung expansion and result in reduced lung volumes.