Author Question: Which of the following radiographic findings would be associated with the intermediate stage of ... (Read 51 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following radiographic findings would be associated with the intermediate stage of recovery from a serious smoke inhalation injury?

a. Pulmonary edema/ARDS
b. Patchy or segmental infiltrates
c. Empyema
d. Normal/full recovery

Question 2

A pulmonary angiogram is usually ordered:

a. as the first test to identify a pulmonary embolism.
b. when other tests for a pulmonary embolism are inconclusive.
c. in conjunction with a magnetic resonance image to identify a pulmonary embolism.
d. in conjunction with an extremity venogram to identify a pulmonary embolism.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
During the intermediate stage (2 to 5 days after inhalation), signs of pulmonary edema and ARDS may appear on the chest radiograph.

Answer to Question 2

B
If other, simpler tests are inconclusive, a pulmonary angiogram is usually ordered to accurately identify a pulmonary embolism. It is not combined with any other testing.