Question 1

What type of scan is required in stroke protocols to rule out brain hemorrhage before initiating thrombolytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  PET 
C)  MRI 
D)  MRA 
A)  CT 
B)  PET 
C)  MRI 
D)  MRA

Question 2

Hybrid computerized imaging systems that blend two types of equipment to obtain both anatomic and functional information and correlate the results in a single procedure are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fusion imaging. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  Doppler imaging. 
D)  SPECT. 
A)  fusion imaging. 
B)  fMRI. 
C)  Doppler imaging. 
D)  SPECT.

Question 3

Narrowing or blockage of an artery caused by the buildup of fatty plaque is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  angioedema. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  aortic aneurysm. 
D)  arteritis. 
A)  angioedema. 
B)  atherosclerosis. 
C)  aortic aneurysm. 
D)  arteritis.

Question 4

An aortogram is a study of the aorta using which imaging modality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sonography 
B)  Angiography 
C)  Angioplasty 
D)  Nuclear medicine 
A)  Sonography 
B)  Angiography 
C)  Angioplasty 
D)  Nuclear medicine

Question 5

Which of the following scanners makes such a loud noise that patients are offered earplugs or recorded music to cope with the sound?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spiral/helical CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  PET 
D)  SPECT 
A)  Spiral/helical CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  PET 
D)  SPECT

Question 6

The rare earth element used to create contrast for certain magnetic resonance imaging studies is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lanthanum. 
B)  ytterbium. 
C)  gadolinium. 
D)  barium. 
A)  lanthanum. 
B)  ytterbium. 
C)  gadolinium. 
D)  barium.

Question 7

Radiofrequency ablation is a technique that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of breast lesions in the mammography department. 
B)  the use of radioisotopes for evaluating heart function. 
C)  the use of both Doppler sonography and interventional angiography to treat veins. 
D)  inhalation of a radioactive gas to study lung function. 
A)  destruction of breast lesions in the mammography department. 
B)  the use of radioisotopes for evaluating heart function. 
C)  the use of both Doppler sonography and interventional angiography to treat veins. 
D)  inhalation of a radioactive gas to study lung function.

Question 8

Radiofrequency coils are essential parts of the equipment used to perform:

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  SPECT. 
C)  Doppler sonography. 
D)  PET. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  SPECT. 
C)  Doppler sonography. 
D)  PET.

Question 9

The Seldinger technique is a method of:

Accepted Answer

A)  visualizing the pancreatic duct. 
B)  performing a lumbar puncture. 
C)  placing a catheter for arteriography. 
D)  detecting lesions of the breast. 
A)  visualizing the pancreatic duct. 
B)  performing a lumbar puncture. 
C)  placing a catheter for arteriography. 
D)  detecting lesions of the breast.

Question 10

A very safe,noninvasive imaging modality that is used extensively for obstetric evaluations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sonography. 
B)  CT. 
C)  nuclear medicine. 
D)  angiography. 
A)  sonography. 
B)  CT. 
C)  nuclear medicine. 
D)  angiography.

Question 11

Which of the listed imaging modalities is a nuclear medicine procedure similar to PET that uses different radiopharmaceuticals,such as ¹³³Xe (xenon),⁹⁹ᵐTc (technetium),and ¹²³I (iodine)?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  DSA 
C)  SPECT 
D)  Magnetic resonance angiography (MR
A)  
A)  CT 
B)  DSA 
C)  SPECT 
D)  Magnetic resonance angiography (MR
A)

Question 12

What medication is recommended for treatment of postmammography pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnevist 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Solu-Medrol 
D)  Acetaminophen 
A)  Magnevist 
B)  Glucagon 
C)  Solu-Medrol 
D)  Acetaminophen

Question 13

A gamma detector array in a gantry that surrounds the patient and obtains axial images is used for which of these imaging modalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sonography 
D)  PET 
A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sonography 
D)  PET

Question 14

A scanner that includes a gantry with an x-ray tube that rotates around the patient is used to perform:

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI. 
B)  PET. 
C)  CT. 
D)  Doppler sonography. 
A)  MRI. 
B)  PET. 
C)  CT. 
D)  Doppler sonography.

Question 15

Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers cannot have which of the following procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiography 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sonography 
D)  Mammography 
A)  Angiography 
B)  MRI 
C)  Sonography 
D)  Mammography

What type of scan is required in stroke protocols to rule out brain hemorrhage before initiating thrombolytic therapy?

Hybrid computerized imaging systems that blend two types of equipment to obtain both anatomic and functional information and correlate the results in a single procedure are called:

Narrowing or blockage of an artery caused by the buildup of fatty plaque is called:

An aortogram is a study of the aorta using which imaging modality?

Which of the following scanners makes such a loud noise that patients are offered earplugs or recorded music to cope with the sound?

The rare earth element used to create contrast for certain magnetic resonance imaging studies is:

Radiofrequency ablation is a technique that involves:

Radiofrequency coils are essential parts of the equipment used to perform:

The Seldinger technique is a method of:

A very safe,noninvasive imaging modality that is used extensively for obstetric evaluations is:

Which of the listed imaging modalities is a nuclear medicine procedure similar to PET that uses different radiopharmaceuticals,such as ¹³³Xe (xenon),⁹⁹ᵐTc (technetium),and ¹²³I (iodine)?

What medication is recommended for treatment of postmammography pain?

A gamma detector array in a gantry that surrounds the patient and obtains axial images is used for which of these imaging modalities?

A scanner that includes a gantry with an x-ray tube that rotates around the patient is used to perform:

Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers cannot have which of the following procedures?

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Professional Attitudes and Communications

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Infection Control

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Exam 12: Special Imaging Modalities

What type of scan is required in stroke protocols to rule out brain hemorrhage before initiating thrombolytic therapy?

Hybrid computerized imaging systems that blend two types of equipment to obtain both anatomic and functional information and correlate the results in a single procedure are called:

Narrowing or blockage of an artery caused by the buildup of fatty plaque is called:

An aortogram is a study of the aorta using which imaging modality?

Which of the following scanners makes such a loud noise that patients are offered earplugs or recorded music to cope with the sound?

The rare earth element used to create contrast for certain magnetic resonance imaging studies is:

Radiofrequency ablation is a technique that involves:

Radiofrequency coils are essential parts of the equipment used to perform:

The Seldinger technique is a method of:

A very safe,noninvasive imaging modality that is used extensively for obstetric evaluations is:

Which of the listed imaging modalities is a nuclear medicine procedure similar to PET that uses different radiopharmaceuticals,such as ¹³³Xe (xenon),⁹⁹ᵐTc (technetium),and ¹²³I (iodine)?

What medication is recommended for treatment of postmammography pain?

A gamma detector array in a gantry that surrounds the patient and obtains axial images is used for which of these imaging modalities?

A scanner that includes a gantry with an x-ray tube that rotates around the patient is used to perform:

Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers cannot have which of the following procedures?

Introduction to Radiography

Professional Roles and Behaviors

Professional Attitudes and Communications

Safety, Transfer, and Positioning

Infection Control

Patient Care and Assessment

Medications and Their Administration

Dealing with Acute Situations

Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques

Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments

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