Radiology and X-ray Fundamentals Quiz

Test your knowledge on radiology basics, X-ray imaging, and modalities like MRI & CT. Explore questions on detectors, contrast agents, and more.

#1

What is the primary use of X-rays in medical imaging?

To create colorful images of the body
To measure temperature
To generate sound waves
To visualize internal structures of the body
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#2

Which imaging modality uses radiofrequency waves and strong magnetic fields to generate images of the body?

CT scan
Ultrasound
MRI
Nuclear medicine
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#3

Which anatomical structures appear radiopaque on a standard X-ray image?

Lungs
Bones
Blood vessels
Muscles
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#4

What imaging technique uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body?

Fluoroscopy
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound
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#5

Which imaging modality is based on the detection of gamma rays emitted by radioactive substances introduced into the body?

CT scan
MRI
Nuclear medicine
Ultrasound
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#6

In X-ray imaging, what does the term 'SID' stand for?

Source-to-Image Distance
Scattered Image Density
Spatial Imaging Detector
Systematic Image Display
#7

Which material is commonly used as a detector in X-ray imaging?

Plastic
Lead
Silicon
Photographic film
#8

What is the purpose of the collimator in X-ray imaging?

To adjust the X-ray tube voltage
To filter X-rays
To restrict the X-ray beam
To enhance image contrast
#9

What is the function of a grid in radiography?

To focus the X-ray beam
To reduce scattered radiation reaching the image receptor
To increase patient dose
To enhance spatial resolution
#10

What is the unit of measurement for X-ray exposure in air?

Gray (Gy)
Sievert (Sv)
Roentgen (R)
Curie (Ci)
#11

Which X-ray projection is commonly used to visualize the cervical spine?

Anteroposterior (AP)
Lateral
Oblique
Towne's
#12

In mammography, what type of X-ray tube target material is commonly used?

Tungsten
Aluminum
Molybdenum
Rhodium
#13

In X-ray terminology, what does PACS stand for?

Picture Archiving and Communication System
Portable X-ray Apparatus and Computer System
Primary Analysis and Communication System
Peripheral Access Control System
#14

What is the main advantage of using digital radiography over traditional film-based radiography?

Higher radiation dose to the patient
Slower image acquisition
Instant image availability
Limited storage capacity
#15

What is the purpose of a contrast agent in X-ray imaging?

To reduce radiation exposure
To enhance visibility of specific structures
To increase imaging time
To eliminate artifacts
#16

What is the purpose of the X-ray tube housing in radiography?

To filter X-rays
To collimate the X-ray beam
To protect the patient from radiation
To prevent leakage of radiation
#17

What is the typical energy range of diagnostic X-rays used in radiography?

1-10 keV
50-100 keV
500-1000 keV
1-10 MeV
#18

Which X-ray projection is commonly used for imaging the frontal sinuses?

Lateral
Waters
Towne's
Caldwell

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