Chest X-Ray

In this lesson, we will review what a chest X-ray is and determine how it can help detect disorders of the cardiovascular system.  This is a non-invasive procedure that has some important nursing assessments the procedure that will be reviewed. Finally we will address contraindications for performing a chest X-ray.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Discover the function of a chest X-ray in diagnosing disorders of the cardiovascular system
2. Summarize priority nursing assessments and interventions before a chest X-ray
3. Describe how radiation produces chest X-ray images