What problem exists when interpreting an overexposed chest film?
a. There is difficulty in seeing the peripheral blood vessels.
b. The ribs appear wider than normal.
c. The heart shadow is blurred.
d. The lymph nodes in the mediastinum can-not be seen.
ANS: A
An overpenetrated x-ray overexposes the film, leaving the lung parenchyma black and no ability to visualize the peripheral blood vessels. This overpenetration will make evaluation of the lung parenchyma far more difficult.
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