Pneumonia
Pneumonia ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While a chest X-ray is valuable in diagnosing pneumonia, it does not typically identify the specific causative pathogen.
Correct. A chest X-ray is crucial for assessing the extent of lung involvement and detecting complications such as pleural effusion.
Incorrect. Chest X-rays primarily focus on lung and chest cavity assessment, not heart function.
Incorrect. A chest X-ray informs the diagnosis and management of pneumonia but does not determine antibiotic treatment.
A) Incorrect. While a chest X-ray is valuable in diagnosing pneumonia, it does not typically identify the specific causative pathogen.
B) Correct. A chest X-ray is crucial for assessing the extent of lung involvement and detecting complications such as pleural effusion.
C) Incorrect. Chest X-rays primarily focus on lung and chest cavity assessment, not heart function.
D) Incorrect. A chest X-ray informs the diagnosis and management of pneumonia but does not determine antibiotic treatment.