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Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Quiz

#1

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

CT scan
Explanation

Uses X-rays for internal body imaging.

#2

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

To enhance image quality
Explanation

Enhances image quality in medical imaging.

#3

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

MRI
Explanation

Uses radio waves and magnetic field for detailed body images.

#4

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

Gray
Explanation

Unit of measurement for absorbed radiation dose.

#5

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

Tesla
Explanation

Unit used to measure magnetic field strength.

#6

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

MRI
Explanation

Most common for brain and nervous system diagnoses.

#7

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

PET scan
Explanation

Commonly used for assessing organ and tissue function/metabolism.

#8

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

External beam radiation therapy
Explanation

Delivers radiation from outside to cancer site.

#9

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

To visualize blood flow
Explanation

Visualizes blood flow in nuclear medicine imaging.

#10

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

Brachytherapy
Explanation

Delivers radioactive material near the tumor.

#11

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

To store and manage medical images
Explanation

Stores and manages medical images.

#12

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

Stereotactic radiosurgery
Explanation

Targets tissue precisely with high radiation doses.

#13

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

Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine
Explanation

Acronym for digital imaging and communication in medicine.

#14

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

X-ray
Explanation

Most common for diagnosing lung conditions.

#15

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

Magnetic moment
Explanation

Utilizes hydrogen atoms' magnetic moment for imaging.

#16

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

X-ray
Explanation

Commonly used for detecting bone fractures.

#17

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

CT angiography
Explanation

Primarily used for visualizing blood flow.

#18

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

Fluoroscopy
Explanation

Visualizes real-time movement inside the body.

#19

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

Echocardiography
Explanation

Commonly used for heart function evaluation and disease detection.

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