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lb_gilbert

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What is the most common cause of cephalization as seen on the upright chest film?
 
  a. Renal failure
  b. Left heart failure
  c. Hypoxemia
  d. Empyema

Question 2

What term is used to describe the shadows seen on the chest film when the alveoli fill with pus, fluid, or blood?
 
  a. Consolidates
  b. Infiltrates
  c. Alveolar lesions
  d. Densities



jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Cephalization of the pulmonary blood flow is often caused by left heart failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Both pneumonia and a bleeding lung can cause identical-appearing patchy increased density shadows of that tend to coalesce over time on the chest radiograph. These shadows are often re-ferred to as infiltrates.



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