Question 1

The area of the brain identified in the figure below is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pons. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  cerebellum. 
D)  brainstem. 
A)  pons. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  cerebellum. 
D)  brainstem. C

Question 2

What part of the brain is indicated by the line in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pons 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Cerebellum 
D)  Brainstem 
A)  Pons 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Cerebellum 
D)  Brainstem A

Question 3

The brain and spinal cord are enclosed by three protective membranes called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  meninges. 
B)  pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid. 
D)  subarachnoid layer. 
A)  meninges. 
B)  pia mater. 
C)  arachnoid. 
D)  subarachnoid layer. A

Question 4

Which modality involves the placement of various coils, medications, filters, stents, or other devices to treat a particular problem or provide therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vascular radiology 
B)  Interventional radiology 
C)  Radiation therapy 
D)  Angiography 
A)  Vascular radiology 
B)  Interventional radiology 
C)  Radiation therapy 
D)  Angiography

Question 5

The position of the patient's head during myelography should be in _____ to prevent contrast from passing into the cerebral ventricles.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral flexion 
B)  acute extension 
C)  forward flexion 
D)  acute flexion 
A)  lateral flexion 
B)  acute extension 
C)  forward flexion 
D)  acute flexion

Question 6

Which imaging examination is usually performed immediately after a myelogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI 
B)  NM 
C)  US 
D)  CT 
A)  MRI 
B)  NM 
C)  US 
D)  CT

Question 7

All of the following imaging modalities may be used for image-guided interventional pain management except:

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoroscopy. 
B)  CT. 
C)  ultrasound. 
D)  MRI. 
A)  fluoroscopy. 
B)  CT. 
C)  ultrasound. 
D)  MRI.

Question 8

Where is the contrast medium injected for a myelogram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial vein 
B)  Femoral artery 
C)  L1-L2 interspace 
D)  L2-L3 or L3-L4 interspace 
A)  Brachial vein 
B)  Femoral artery 
C)  L1-L2 interspace 
D)  L2-L3 or L3-L4 interspace

Question 9

Which interventional procedure uses a balloon catheter to expand a compressed vertebral body to near its original height before injection of the bone cement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myelography 
B)  Vertebroplasty 
C)  Kyphoplasty 
D)  Discography 
A)  Myelography 
B)  Vertebroplasty 
C)  Kyphoplasty 
D)  Discography

Question 10

The largest part of the brain is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  medulla oblongata. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  brainstem. 
D)  medulla oblongata.

Question 11

What is the imaging method of choice in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  CR 
B)  CT 
C)  MRI 
D)  DSR 
A)  CR 
B)  CT 
C)  MRI 
D)  DSR

Question 12

Percutaneous vertebroplasty is done under fluoroscopy to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilize fracture fragments. 
B)  restore the spine to a more normal curve. 
C)  reduce hunchback deformities. 
D)  locate vascular abnormalities. 
A)  stabilize fracture fragments. 
B)  restore the spine to a more normal curve. 
C)  reduce hunchback deformities. 
D)  locate vascular abnormalities.

Question 13

How many pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  24 
C)  29 
D)  31 
A)  14 
B)  24 
C)  29 
D)  31

Question 14

How many fluid-containing cavities make up the ventricular system of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Six 
D)  Eight 
A)  Two 
B)  Four 
C)  Six 
D)  Eight

Question 15

Which of the following projections are performed during myelography?
1)PA
2)PA obliques
3)Lateral (decubitus)

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 
B)  1 and 3 
C)  2 and 3 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Exam 22: Central Nervous System

The area of the brain identified in the figure below is the:

What part of the brain is indicated by the line in the diagram?

The brain and spinal cord are enclosed by three protective membranes called the:

Which modality involves the placement of various coils, medications, filters, stents, or other devices to treat a particular problem or provide therapy?

The position of the patient's head during myelography should be in _____ to prevent contrast from passing into the cerebral ventricles.

Which imaging examination is usually performed immediately after a myelogram?

All of the following imaging modalities may be used for image-guided interventional pain management except:

Where is the contrast medium injected for a myelogram?

Which interventional procedure uses a balloon catheter to expand a compressed vertebral body to near its original height before injection of the bone cement?

The largest part of the brain is the:

What is the imaging method of choice in diagnosing multiple sclerosis?

Percutaneous vertebroplasty is done under fluoroscopy to:

How many pairs of spinal nerves arise from the spinal cord?

How many fluid-containing cavities make up the ventricular system of the brain?

Which of the following projections are performed during myelography? 1)PA 2)PA obliques 3)Lateral (decubitus)

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