Radiographic Pathology (2nd edition), Linn-Watson
Lesson Plans
Chapter 3: The Respiratory System
Goals of the Lesson:
Cognitive: The student will learn how pathology of the respiratory system affects radiographic images.
The student will be able to accurately explain the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
Motor: The student will determine how to accurately change the technical factors that will demonstrate different pathology.
Affective: The student will analyze the image and determine what common pathologic process is represented.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to…
a. Successfully define basic terms regarding pathology of the respiratory system in either a written or an oral examination
b. Successfully determine how disease affects the body’s structure and function and therefore the technical factors that are
used
c. Successfully analyze radiographic images of the respiratory system and determine what common pathologic process is
represented and suggest the possible other imaging modalities that might be used to demonstrate that process
Learning Objectives:
The lesson section for each objective starts on the page shown below.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Identify anatomic structures on both diagrams and radiographs of the respiratory system………………………….2
Describe the physiology of the respiratory system…………………………….……………………………………..3
Explain how congenital abnormalities of the respiratory system affect the patient throughout life…………….…...4
Describe the various pathologic conditions affecting the respiratory system and their radiographic manifestations..5
Explain how a specific pathologic process will affect the technical factors that the radiographer must
consider……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Explain how the various imaging modalities used in the diagnosis of pathology of the respiratory system helps in
diagnosis……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………...7
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
You Will Need:
Gather the following materials and teaching aids for the following lessons:
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Anatomy diagram of respiratory system
Internet access
Radiographic images
Radiographic images
Radiographic images
Radiographic images
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.1
Identify anatomic structures on both diagrams and radiographs of the respiratory system
Lecture Outline
Content
Trachea, bronchi, hilum, alveoli
Fissure of lungs
Pleural cavity
Text
page
PPT
slide
4 and
5
Figures, Tables,
and Features
3-1
Resources and In-Class
Activities
In-Class Activity
On diagrams, indicate the
different anatomy
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
Outside Assignments
Assign the student to write
flash cards
Materials
Large diagram
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.2
Describe the physiology of the respiratory system
Lecture Outline
Content
Purpose
Text
page
PPT
slide
Figures, Tables, and
Features
6
Ventilation
Perfusion
Resources and In-Class
Activities
In-Class Activity
Use the Internet to add to
the lecture on physiology
of the respiratory system
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
Outside Assignments
Assign the students to
write and study flash cards
.
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.3
Explain how pathologies of the respiratory system affect the patient throughout the life
Lecture Outline
Content
Congenital
Inflammatory
Text
page
PPT
slide
8–47
Figures, Tables, and
Features
Figure 3.2
Figures 3.3 to 3.33
Resources and In-Class
Activities
In-Class Activity
Review images from all of
the pathologies, then
consider how that happens
and how it will affect the
breathing of the patient
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
Outside Assignments
Instruct the student to
create flash cards
Materials
Radiographic images
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.4
Describe the various pathologic conditions affecting the respiratory system and their
radiographic manifestations
Lecture Outline
Content
Atelectasis = collapse
Croup = narrow airway in neck
Emphysema = long heart, flat
diaphragms, barrel chest
Pleural effusion = meniscus
Pneumothorax = lung edge
TB = scarring, cavity, streaks
Hamartoma = popcorn
Primary carcinoma = coin lesion
Metastatic carcinoma = cotton ball
Text
page
PPT
slide
10–47
Figures, Tables, and
Features
Figure 3.2
Figures 3.3 to 3.33
Resources and In-Class
Activities
In-Class Activity
Have radiographic images
and explain how each
pathology can be identified
by specific manifestations
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
Outside Assignments
Instruct the student to
create flash cards
Materials
Radiographic Images
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.5
Explain how a specific pathologic process will affect the technical factors that the radiographer
must consider
Lecture Outline
Content
Additive pathology
Pneumonia
Asthma
Atelectasis
Pulmonary edema
Text
page
PPT
slide
10–47
Figures, Tables, and
Features
Figures 3.3 to 3.33
Destructive pathology
Emphysema
Pneumothorax
Resources and In-Class
Activities
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
In-Class Activity
Outside Assignment
Look at multiple
Instruct the students to
radiographic images of all
create flash cards
the different pathologies and
determine how technical
factors should be changed
to properly image the
condition and discuss the
reason
Materials
Radiographic images
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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Chapter 3 – The Respiratory System
Objective 3.6
Explain how the various imaging modalities used in the diagnosis of pathology of the
respiratory system helps in diagnosis
Lecture Outline
Content
Normal chest X-ray
Text
page
PPT
slide
48–51
Figures, Tables, and
Features
Figure 3.34
CT
Resources and In-Class
Activities
In-Class Activity
Outside
Assignments/Evaluation
Outside Assignments
Look at images of each
modality
Instruct the students to
create flash cards
Materials
Assign students to research
each modality on the
Internet
MRI
Nuclear medicine
Various images of different
modalities
Legend: IR: Instructor's Resource; SR: Student's Resource; PPT: PowerPoint; TG: Test Generator (IR): IB: Image Bank
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