Medical Terminology and Diagnostic Imaging Techniques Quiz

Explore diagnostic imaging techniques with this quiz. Test your understanding of MRI, echocardiography, angiography, and more.

#1

What does the medical term 'MRI' stand for?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiographic Imaging
Microscopic Radiologic Investigation
Musculoskeletal Radial Injection
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#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of diagnostic imaging technique?

X-ray
CT scan
EEG
PET scan
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#3

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Cholecystectomy
Hysterectomy
Laminectomy
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#4

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Nephritis
Hepatitis
Arthritis
Cystitis
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#5

Which medical term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Nephrectomy
Hysterectomy
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#6

What is echocardiography primarily used for?

Imaging the heart
Imaging the liver
Imaging the lungs
Imaging the brain
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#7

Which imaging technique utilizes sound waves to produce images of the body's internal structures?

MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
CT scan
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#8

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy
Hysterectomy
Appendectomy
Laminectomy
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#9

What does the term 'arthroscopy' involve?

Imaging the brain
Imaging the joints
Imaging the lungs
Imaging the heart
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#10

What does the term 'colonoscopy' primarily involve?

Imaging the lungs
Imaging the liver
Imaging the colon
Imaging the heart
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#11

What does the term 'angiography' refer to?

Imaging of the heart
Imaging of the blood vessels
Imaging of the digestive system
Imaging of the lungs
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#12

What is a 'barium swallow' used to diagnose?

Stomach ulcers
Colon cancer
Thyroid conditions
Esophageal disorders
1 answered
#13

Which imaging technique is commonly used to examine the brain for abnormalities such as tumors?

MRI
X-ray
CT scan
Ultrasound
1 answered
#14

What is the medical term for a surgical incision into the skull?

Craniotomy
Laparotomy
Thoracotomy
Phlebotomy
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#15

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a blood vessel?

Angiography
Angioplasty
Aneurysmectomy
Arteriectomy
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