Question 1

Which of the following is a superior procedure for visualizing the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy 
A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy D

Question 2

Which of the following refers to an x-ray directed from one side to the opposite side?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterioposterior 
B) Posteroanterior 
C) Lateral 
D) Supine 
A) Anterioposterior 
B) Posteroanterior 
C) Lateral 
D) Supine C

Question 3

Which of the following is used as a contrast medium for kidney and gallbladder exams?

Accepted Answer

A) Barium 
B) Air 
C) Water 
D) Iodine 
A) Barium 
B) Air 
C) Water 
D) Iodine D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat and moisture can damage them. 
B) They should be stored in a cool, dark place. 
C) Envelopes must have identification on outside and on the x-ray. 
D) Films are the property of the patient. 
A) Heat and moisture can damage them. 
B) They should be stored in a cool, dark place. 
C) Envelopes must have identification on outside and on the x-ray. 
D) Films are the property of the patient.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as a contrast medium?

Accepted Answer

A) Barium 
B) Air 
C) Water 
D) Iodine 
A) Barium 
B) Air 
C) Water 
D) Iodine

Question 6

Which of the following must be included in the post-procedure instructions you give to the patient after a barium enema?

Accepted Answer

A) Take a laxative. 
B) Report if no bowel movement occurs within 24 hours. 
C) Be careful of fiber for 3 days. 
D) There are no special instructions. 
A) Take a laxative. 
B) Report if no bowel movement occurs within 24 hours. 
C) Be careful of fiber for 3 days. 
D) There are no special instructions.

Question 7

Patients cannot have a CT scan or MRI if they have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental filings 
B) Pacemakers 
C) Braces 
D) All of the above 
A) Dental filings 
B) Pacemakers 
C) Braces 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is an imaging procedure in which patients often experience claustrophobia?

Accepted Answer

A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy 
A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy

Question 9

What is the benefit of CAD mammograms?

Accepted Answer

A) The images are much clearer than traditional mammograms. 
B) The computer may detect something which was missed. 
C) They are less expensive than traditional mammograms. 
D) They are more reliable than traditional mammograms. 
A) The images are much clearer than traditional mammograms. 
B) The computer may detect something which was missed. 
C) They are less expensive than traditional mammograms. 
D) They are more reliable than traditional mammograms.

Question 10

Mrs.Lane is scheduled for a barium enema in 3 days.For which of the following diseases is this test primarily performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Hiatal hernia 
B) Esophageal varices 
C) Polyps, tumors, and lesions 
D) Kidney blockage 
A) Hiatal hernia 
B) Esophageal varices 
C) Polyps, tumors, and lesions 
D) Kidney blockage

Question 11

Which of the following must be of the highest resolution more than any other x-ray?

Accepted Answer

A) Ultrasound 
B) Mammogram 
C) Flat plate 
D) CT scan 
A) Ultrasound 
B) Mammogram 
C) Flat plate 
D) CT scan

Question 12

Which of the following x-ray equipment is not protected by lead?

Accepted Answer

A) Control panel 
B) Tube 
C) Table 
D) All are protected 
A) Control panel 
B) Tube 
C) Table 
D) All are protected

Question 13

Which of the following best describes why medical assistants need an understanding of diagnostic imaging?

Accepted Answer

A) To perform chest x-rays in offices 
B) To prepare patients for their results 
C) To instruct patients in preparation 
D) To know which brochures to give to patients 
A) To perform chest x-rays in offices 
B) To prepare patients for their results 
C) To instruct patients in preparation 
D) To know which brochures to give to patients

Question 14

Which of the following is an imaging procedure requiring injection of charged particles?

Accepted Answer

A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy 
A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy

Question 15

Which of the following is used to emit and receive sound waves when ultrasound is performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Oscilloscope 
B) Transilluminator 
C) Transducer 
D) Radionuclide 
A) Oscilloscope 
B) Transilluminator 
C) Transducer 
D) Radionuclide

Question 16

Which of the following refers to an x-ray directed from the front of the body to the back?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral 
B) Oblique 
C) Posteroanterior 
D) Anterioposterior 
A) Lateral 
B) Oblique 
C) Posteroanterior 
D) Anterioposterior

Question 17

A technique that allows radiologic procedures to be done without using regular x-ray film is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A) Computed radiography 
B) Computer tomography 
C) Magnetic reasoning 
D) Ultrasound 
A) Computed radiography 
B) Computer tomography 
C) Magnetic reasoning 
D) Ultrasound

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered to have a greater imaging detail than conventional radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) MRI 
B) CT 
C) Ultrasound 
D) Barium enema 
A) MRI 
B) CT 
C) Ultrasound 
D) Barium enema

Question 19

Which of the following procedures produces a series of cross-sectional images?

Accepted Answer

A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy 
A) PET scan 
B) CT scan 
C) Ultrasound 
D) MRI 
E) Fluoroscopy

Question 20

Which view requires the body to be positioned at an angle?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterioposterior 
B) Oblique 
C) Supine 
D) Prone 
A) Anterioposterior 
B) Oblique 
C) Supine 
D) Prone

Exam 31: Diagnostic Imaging

Which of the following is a superior procedure for visualizing the brain?

Which of the following refers to an x-ray directed from one side to the opposite side?

Which of the following is used as a contrast medium for kidney and gallbladder exams?

Which of the following is NOT true about radiographs?

Which of the following is NOT commonly used as a contrast medium?

Which of the following must be included in the post-procedure instructions you give to the patient after a barium enema?

Patients cannot have a CT scan or MRI if they have which of the following?

Which of the following is an imaging procedure in which patients often experience claustrophobia?

What is the benefit of CAD mammograms?

Mrs.Lane is scheduled for a barium enema in 3 days.For which of the following diseases is this test primarily performed?

Which of the following must be of the highest resolution more than any other x-ray?

Which of the following x-ray equipment is not protected by lead?

Which of the following best describes why medical assistants need an understanding of diagnostic imaging?

Which of the following is an imaging procedure requiring injection of charged particles?

Which of the following is used to emit and receive sound waves when ultrasound is performed?

Which of the following refers to an x-ray directed from the front of the body to the back?

A technique that allows radiologic procedures to be done without using regular x-ray film is known as what?

Which of the following is NOT considered to have a greater imaging detail than conventional radiographs?

Which of the following procedures produces a series of cross-sectional images?

Which view requires the body to be positioned at an angle?

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