#1
Which imaging technique uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body?
CT scan
ExplanationUtilizes X-rays for detailed cross-sectional imaging.
#2
What is the primary purpose of a mammogram?
Detect breast cancer
ExplanationMainly used for breast cancer detection.
#3
Which diagnostic technique uses sound waves to create images of the internal organs?
Ultrasound
ExplanationSound waves used for internal organ imaging.
#4
What is the primary purpose of a barium swallow procedure?
Examine gastrointestinal tract
ExplanationPrimarily used for examining the gastrointestinal tract.
#5
Which imaging technique is often used to evaluate the function and structure of the lungs?
Chest X-ray
ExplanationCommonly used for lung function and structure evaluation.
#6
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram in diagnostic imaging?
Assess heart structure and function
ExplanationPrimary purpose is to assess heart structure and function.
#7
What does the acronym MRI stand for in the context of clinical imaging?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ExplanationMagnetic Resonance Imaging.
#8
In nuclear medicine, what does PET stand for?
Positron Emission Tomography
ExplanationPositron Emission Tomography in nuclear medicine.
#9
Which imaging modality is often used for evaluating the structure and function of the heart?
Echocardiography
ExplanationEvaluates heart structure and function.
#10
In radiology, what is the purpose of fluoroscopy?
Visualize real-time moving images
ExplanationUsed for real-time moving image visualization.
#11
Which imaging technique is commonly used for visualizing the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord?
MRI
ExplanationCommonly used for visualizing the central nervous system.
#12
Which imaging technique is effective in evaluating blood vessels and blood flow, particularly in the extremities?
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
ExplanationEffective for evaluating blood vessels, especially in extremities.
#13
Which diagnostic procedure involves injecting a contrast material into blood vessels to visualize the circulatory system?
Angiography
ExplanationContrast material injected for circulatory system visualization.
#14
What is the main advantage of ultrasound imaging over other techniques?
No exposure to ionizing radiation
ExplanationUltrasound imaging doesn't expose to ionizing radiation.
#15
What is a common application of a bone scan in clinical imaging?
Evaluation of bone abnormalities and fractures
ExplanationUsed to evaluate bone abnormalities and fractures.
#16
In which imaging method are radioisotopes used to study metabolic processes in the body?
Nuclear medicine imaging
ExplanationRadioisotopes used for studying metabolic processes.
#17
What is the primary advantage of 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) over traditional mammography?
Improved detection of breast abnormalities
ExplanationEnhanced detection of breast abnormalities.
#18
What is the primary purpose of a myelogram in diagnostic imaging?
Examine the spinal cord and nerve roots
ExplanationUsed for examining the spinal cord and nerve roots.