Question 1

How much central ray (CR)angulation is required for the mediolateral oblique projection of an average-sized breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  45° 
B)  60° 
C)  70° 
D)  90° 
A)  45° 
B)  60° 
C)  70° 
D)  90°

Question 2

What is the average,mean glandular dose for most analog breast projections?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 75 mrad 
B)  130 to 150 mrad 
C)  400 to 500 mrad 
D)  800 to 900 mrad 
A)  50 to 75 mrad 
B)  130 to 150 mrad 
C)  400 to 500 mrad 
D)  800 to 900 mrad

Question 3

Which patient position is preferred for most mammogram projections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Standing 
D)  Decubitus 
A)  Supine 
B)  Prone 
C)  Standing 
D)  Decubitus

Question 4

The portion of the breast near the nipple is termed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  apex. 
B)  base. 
C)  inframammary fold. 
D)  alveolar portion. 
A)  apex. 
B)  base. 
C)  inframammary fold. 
D)  alveolar portion.

Question 5

Which of the following radiopharmaceuticals is used for thyroid uptake studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium iodide (123I) 
B)  Technetium 99-m 
C)  Xenon 133 
D)  Thallium 
A)  Sodium iodide (123I) 
B)  Technetium 99-m 
C)  Xenon 133 
D)  Thallium

Question 6

Transverse or spin-spin relaxation when spins begin to precess out of phase with each other is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  T1. 
B)  T2. 
C)  spin density. 
D)  free induction decay. 
A)  T1. 
B)  T2. 
C)  spin density. 
D)  free induction decay.

Question 7

Elastography is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  study of heart tissue. 
B)  study of skin quality. 
C)  assessment of brain function. 
D)  detection of normal and abnormal tissues. 
A)  study of heart tissue. 
B)  study of skin quality. 
C)  assessment of brain function. 
D)  detection of normal and abnormal tissues.

Question 8

MRI uses a low-energy form of ionizing radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which projection best demonstrates inflammation or pathology in the deep lateral aspect of the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lateromedial oblique 
B)  Craniocaudal 
C)  Exaggerated craniocaudal 
D)  Mediolateral oblique 
A)  Lateromedial oblique 
B)  Craniocaudal 
C)  Exaggerated craniocaudal 
D)  Mediolateral oblique

Question 10

Matching of the frequency of a precessing nucleus with a radio wave frequency is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  precession. 
B)  relaxation. 
C)  resonance. 
D)  magnetization. 
A)  precession. 
B)  relaxation. 
C)  resonance. 
D)  magnetization.

Question 11

The structures labeled 4 are:

Accepted Answer

A)  lobules. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  glands. 
D)  ampulla. 
A)  lobules. 
B)  alveoli. 
C)  glands. 
D)  ampulla.

Question 12

A patient's T-score given in a bone density report:

Accepted Answer

A)  compares the patient's BMD with a young, healthy person of the same gender. 
B)  compares the patient's BMD with that of an age-matched normal population. 
C)  compares the patient's BMD with that of an age- and sex-matched normal population. 
D)  is the same for all measurement sites. 
A)  compares the patient's BMD with a young, healthy person of the same gender. 
B)  compares the patient's BMD with that of an age-matched normal population. 
C)  compares the patient's BMD with that of an age- and sex-matched normal population. 
D)  is the same for all measurement sites.

Question 13

Which other region of the body can be scanned if the patient has spine or hip artifacts (i.e.,advanced arthritis)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical spine 
B)  Mandible 
C)  Foot 
D)  Forearm 
A)  Cervical spine 
B)  Mandible 
C)  Foot 
D)  Forearm

Question 14

One of the most common radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine procedures is:

Accepted Answer

A)  xenon. 
B)  iodine 131. 
C)  thallium. 
D)  technetium 99-m. 
A)  xenon. 
B)  iodine 131. 
C)  thallium. 
D)  technetium 99-m.

Question 15

Sonographic contrast agents are:

Accepted Answer

A)  used for cardiac studies. 
B)  used for thyroid imaging. 
C)  used for vascular studies. 
D)  not currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
A)  used for cardiac studies. 
B)  used for thyroid imaging. 
C)  used for vascular studies. 
D)  not currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Question 16

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  osteoblasts. 
C)  osteons. 
D)  osteocytes. 
A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  osteoblasts. 
C)  osteons. 
D)  osteocytes.

Question 17

Functional MRI is based on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in blood flow to the local vasculature that accompanies neural activity in the brain. 
B)  increase in blood flow to the local vasculature that accompanies neural activity in the brain. 
C)  increase in the uptake of contrast media within the brain. 
D)  decrease in signal produced during selective neural activity of the brain. 
A)  decrease in blood flow to the local vasculature that accompanies neural activity in the brain. 
B)  increase in blood flow to the local vasculature that accompanies neural activity in the brain. 
C)  increase in the uptake of contrast media within the brain. 
D)  decrease in signal produced during selective neural activity of the brain.

Question 18

The effective dose from a bone density examination of both spine and hip is typically greater than 10 µSv (microSievert).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which member of the nuclear medicine health team performs statistical analysis of examination data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear medicine technologist 
B)  Nuclear medicine physician 
C)  Health physicist 
D)  Radiation safety officer (RSO) 
A)  Nuclear medicine technologist 
B)  Nuclear medicine physician 
C)  Health physicist 
D)  Radiation safety officer (RSO)

Question 20

Which of the following structures is labeled 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alveoli 
B)  Blood vessels 
C)  Cooper's ligament 
D)  Ducts 
A)  Alveoli 
B)  Blood vessels 
C)  Cooper's ligament 
D)  Ducts

How much central ray (CR)angulation is required for the mediolateral oblique projection of an average-sized breast?

What is the average,mean glandular dose for most analog breast projections?

Which patient position is preferred for most mammogram projections?

The portion of the breast near the nipple is termed the:

Which of the following radiopharmaceuticals is used for thyroid uptake studies?

Transverse or spin-spin relaxation when spins begin to precess out of phase with each other is termed:

Elastography is the:

MRI uses a low-energy form of ionizing radiation.

Which projection best demonstrates inflammation or pathology in the deep lateral aspect of the breast?

Matching of the frequency of a precessing nucleus with a radio wave frequency is termed:

The structures labeled 4 are:

A patient's T-score given in a bone density report:

Which other region of the body can be scanned if the patient has spine or hip artifacts (i.e.,advanced arthritis)?

One of the most common radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine procedures is:

Sonographic contrast agents are:

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are:

Functional MRI is based on the:

The effective dose from a bone density examination of both spine and hip is typically greater than 10 µSv (microSievert).

Which member of the nuclear medicine health team performs statistical analysis of examination data?

Which of the following structures is labeled 1?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

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Exam 20: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

How much central ray (CR)angulation is required for the mediolateral oblique projection of an average-sized breast?

What is the average,mean glandular dose for most analog breast projections?

Which patient position is preferred for most mammogram projections?

The portion of the breast near the nipple is termed the:

Which of the following radiopharmaceuticals is used for thyroid uptake studies?

Transverse or spin-spin relaxation when spins begin to precess out of phase with each other is termed:

Elastography is the:

MRI uses a low-energy form of ionizing radiation.

Which projection best demonstrates inflammation or pathology in the deep lateral aspect of the breast?

Matching of the frequency of a precessing nucleus with a radio wave frequency is termed:

The structures labeled 4 are:

A patient's T-score given in a bone density report:

Which other region of the body can be scanned if the patient has spine or hip artifacts (i.e.,advanced arthritis)?

One of the most common radioactive materials used in nuclear medicine procedures is:

Sonographic contrast agents are:

Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are:

Functional MRI is based on the:

The effective dose from a bone density examination of both spine and hip is typically greater than 10 µSv (microSievert).

Which member of the nuclear medicine health team performs statistical analysis of examination data?

Which of the following structures is labeled 1?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gastrointestinal System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Computed Tomography

Special Radiographic Procedures

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