Chest X-ray interpretation Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 37-year-old woman presents to her outpatient provider for evaluation of dull chest pain for the past two months. The pain is more profound in the right chest and worsens with physical activity. A chest radiograph is obtained as part of the work-up and shown below. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of this image?

A chest X-ray shows lungs, heart, and rib cage. The bones are bright white, soft tissues are gray, and lung fields appear dark. No obvious abnormalities are visible.

A chest X-ray shows lungs, heart, and rib cage. The bones are bright white, soft tissues are gray, and lung fields appear dark. No obvious abnormalities are visible.

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Penetration	Inspiratory Effort	Rotation
Overpenetrated	Adequate	Left anterior oblique

Penetration	Inspiratory Effort	Rotation
Overrpenetrated	Inadequate	Midline

Penetration	Inspiratory Effort	Rotation
Underpenetrated	Adequate	Right anterior oblique

Penetration	Inspiratory Effort	Rotation
Underpenetrated	inadequate	Midline

Penetration	Inspiratory Effort	Rotation
Underpenetrated	Adequate	Midline