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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


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

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


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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