Author Question: Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior or lateral chest film typically ... (Read 61 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior or lateral chest film typically in-dicates:

a. emphysema.
b. excess pleural fluid.
c. obesity.
d. rib fractures.

Question 2

Which chest x-ray view is best used to identify excess pleural fluid?

a. Posteroanterior
b. Anteroposterior
c. Lateral decubitus
d. Apical lordotic

welcom1000 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
If the point of the costophrenic angle is rounded rather than sharp, it usually indicates a hydro-thorax is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The best film for detecting small amounts of pleural fluid is the lateral decubitus view, which is a frontal view taken as the patient is lying on the side of the suspected effusion.