What Findings on a Chest Radiograph Would Be Expected During

question 4

Multiple Choice

What findings on a chest radiograph would be expected during a prolonged asthma episode?
1) Depressed diaphragm
2) Increased anterior-posterior diameter
3) Asymmetric lung inflation
4) Translucent lung fields

• A)1, 2
• B)3, 4
• C)1, 2, 4
• D)1, 2, 3

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Definitions:

Upper Jawbone

Also known as the maxilla, it is the bone that forms the upper jaw and part of the orbits surrounding the eyes.

Facial Skeleton

The framework of bones that supports the facial structure, including the jaw, cheeks, and nasal area.

Kneecap

Also known as the patella, it is a small, flat, round bone located in front of the knee joint, protecting it and enhancing the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints

The joints in the hand where the bones of the palm (metacarpals) meet the bones of the fingers (phalanges), facilitating movement.