Chest X ray

Question 1

Radiolucent:

Answer 1

small denisity material that allows the transmittion of X ray

example: air - most radiolucent

Radiolucent mateiral appears BLACK on x ray

Question 2

Radiopaque:

Answer 2

material with high density that does not allow the transmitting of X ray.

Example: bone and metal

Radiopaque material appears WHITE on X ray.

Question 3

Underexposure results in what image?

Overexposure results in what image?

Answer 3

Too bright

Too dark

Question 4

Less density =

Higher density =

Answer 4

RadiLucient = Drak

RadioOpaque = Light

Question 5

On an adequate inspiration which is the most bottom ribs that should be visible?

Answer 5

9-10th

Question 7

The size of the heart is accurate of AP or PA filme?

Answer 7

PA

AP films increase the size of the heart.