What Term Is Used to Describe the Shadows Seen on the Chest

question 19

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the shadows seen on the chest film when the alveoli fill with pus, fluid, or blood?

• A) Consolidates
• B) Infiltrates
• C) Alveolar lesions
• D) Densities

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Definitions:

Radiation Absorbed Dose

A measure of the amount of radiation energy absorbed by an object or person, expressed in Grays (Gy).

Rad

An abbreviation for "radical," often used in chemistry to describe highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons; colloquially, used to express that something is excellent or cool.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to improve the contrast of structures or fluids within the body, enhancing the visibility of blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, and other areas during radiographic procedures.

Bronchogram

A radiographic image of the bronchi, usually obtained after the airways have been filled with a contrast medium, for diagnostic purposes.