Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Quiz

Test your knowledge on radiologic technology with questions about imaging techniques, radiation therapy, and medical equipment.

#1

Which imaging technique uses X-rays to create images of the internal structures of the body?

MRI
Ultrasound
CT scan
PET scan
#2

What is the primary purpose of a contrast agent in medical imaging?

To enhance image quality
To reduce radiation exposure
To relieve pain
To disinfect the imaging equipment
#3

Which of the following medical imaging techniques uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create detailed images of the body?

CT scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
#4

What is the unit of measurement used to express radiation dose absorbed by the body?

Watt
Gray
Joule
Tesla
#5

What is the typical unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field in MRI?

Gauss
Newton
Watt
Tesla
#6

Which of the following imaging techniques is most commonly used to diagnose conditions related to the brain and nervous system?

X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#7

Which imaging technique is commonly used to assess the function and metabolism of organs and tissues?

MRI
PET scan
CT scan
Ultrasound
#8

Which type of radiation therapy delivers radiation from a machine outside the body directly to the cancer site?

Brachytherapy
External beam radiation therapy
Systemic radiation therapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
#9

What is the function of a 'gamma camera' in nuclear medicine imaging?

To produce X-ray images
To visualize blood flow
To generate ultrasound waves
To measure electrical activity in the brain
#10

Which type of radiation therapy delivers radioactive material directly into or near the tumor?

External beam radiation therapy
Brachytherapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Systemic radiation therapy
#11

What is the function of a 'PACS' system in medical imaging?

To regulate radiation exposure
To store and manage medical images
To administer contrast agents
To analyze blood samples
#12

Which type of radiation therapy involves targeting a precise area of tissue with high doses of radiation, typically in a single session?

Brachytherapy
External beam radiation therapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Systemic radiation therapy
#13

What does the acronym 'DICOM' stand for in the context of medical imaging?

Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging and Computerized Orthopedic Medicine
Dynamic Imaging and Communication for Oncology Management
Digital Interpretation of Computerized Orthodontic Models
#14

Which of the following imaging techniques is most commonly used to diagnose lung conditions such as pneumonia and lung cancer?

MRI
CT scan
Ultrasound
X-ray
#15

In MRI, what property of hydrogen atoms is utilized to create images of the body?

Mass
Density
Magnetic moment
Atomic number
#16

Which of the following medical imaging techniques is commonly used for detecting bone fractures?

MRI
CT scan
X-ray
PET scan
#17

Which imaging technique is primarily used to visualize blood flow within the body?

X-ray
MRI
CT angiography
Ultrasound
#18

Which of the following imaging techniques is used to visualize the movement of organs and structures inside the body in real-time?

MRI
CT scan
Fluoroscopy
PET scan
#19

Which of the following imaging techniques is commonly used to evaluate the function of the heart and detect heart diseases?

MRI
CT scan
Echocardiography
X-ray

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