#1
Which imaging technique uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body?
MRI
CT scan
Ultrasound
PET scan
#2
What is the primary purpose of a mammogram?
Evaluate bone density
Detect breast cancer
Assess lung function
Examine gastrointestinal tract
#3
Which diagnostic technique uses sound waves to create images of the internal organs?
CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
#4
What is the primary purpose of a barium swallow procedure?
Evaluate kidney function
Assess liver health
Examine gastrointestinal tract
Visualize the heart chambers
#5
Which imaging technique is often used to evaluate the function and structure of the lungs?
CT angiography
Chest X-ray
PET scan
Pulmonary function test
#6
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in diagnostic imaging?
Visualize blood vessels
Evaluate bone density
Assess heart structure and function
Examine the gastrointestinal tract
#7
What does the acronym MRI stand for in the context of clinical imaging?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiography and Imaging
Molecular Imaging
Microscopic Radiologic Investigation
#8
In nuclear medicine, what does PET stand for?
Positron Emission Tomography
Peripheral Emission Technique
Photoelectron Transmission
Proton Excitation Test
#9
Which imaging modality is often used for evaluating the structure and function of the heart?
Ultrasound
MRI
CT angiography
Echocardiography
#10
In radiology, what is the purpose of fluoroscopy?
Create detailed static images
Capture three-dimensional structures
Visualize real-time moving images
Detect microscopic abnormalities
#11
Which imaging technique is commonly used for visualizing the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord?
PET scan
CT angiography
MRI
X-ray
#12
Which imaging technique is effective in evaluating blood vessels and blood flow, particularly in the extremities?
CT angiography
Ultrasound
MRI
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
#13
Which diagnostic procedure involves injecting a contrast material into blood vessels to visualize the circulatory system?
Endoscopy
Angiography
Colonoscopy
Bronchoscopy
#14
What is the main advantage of ultrasound imaging over other techniques?
No exposure to ionizing radiation
High resolution for soft tissues
Quick and inexpensive
Detailed metabolic information
#15
What is a common application of a bone scan in clinical imaging?
Assessment of blood flow in arteries
Detection of neurological disorders
Evaluation of bone abnormalities and fractures
Visualization of the gastrointestinal tract
#16
In which imaging method are radioisotopes used to study metabolic processes in the body?
X-ray
MRI
Nuclear medicine imaging
CT scan
#17
What is the primary advantage of 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) over traditional mammography?
Lower radiation exposure
Faster imaging process
Improved detection of breast abnormalities
Higher resolution for soft tissues
#18
What is the primary purpose of a myelogram in diagnostic imaging?
Visualize the digestive system
Assess bone density
Examine the spinal cord and nerve roots
Evaluate lung function