Author Question: In a case of severe kyphoscoliosis, which of the following chest radiograph findings would be ... (Read 29 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

In a case of severe kyphoscoliosis, which of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected?

1. Enlarged heart
2. Areas of atelectasis
3. Increased lung opacity
4. Thoracic deformity
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

According to the NHLBI, what is the most common type of birth defect?

a. Cerebral palsy
b. Congenital heart defects
c. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
d. Cleft palate

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
With severe kyphoscoliosis, the thoracic deformity, an enlarged heart, atelectasis, and increased lung opacity would appear on a chest radiograph.

Answer to Question 2

B
According to the NHLBI, congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defects.