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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The condition in which air fills into the pleural cavity, potentially resulting in a collapsed lung is:
 
 emphysema
  pneumothorax
  pleural effusion
  pneumoperitoneum

Question 2

What is a preferred wait time before a decubitus image should be acquired?
 
 minimum of 5 minutes
  minimum of 20 minutes
  minimum of 10 minutes
  no wait time necessary


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dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

pneumothorax

Rationale: An abnormal collection of air in the pleural cavity is known as a pneumothorax. A pneumothorax could be a result of trauma to the bony thorax or a special procedure, such as tissue biopsy or a porta cath placement. A pneumothorax that gets too large could potentially collapse the lung.

Answer to Question 2

minimum of 20 minutes

Rationale: A 20 minute time window between positioning the patient in the decubitus position and acquiring the projection is preferred, especially in instances where the free air may be a very small amount.


Sportsfan2111

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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