Radiology basics
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- Q1What is the purpose of radiology imaging?To measure and compare physical properties of body tissuesTo visualize and diagnose medical conditions using internal images of the bodyTo administer medications intravenouslyTo provide exercise or physical therapy recommendations30s
- Q2What is a traditional x-ray imaging process?A machine passes electromagnetic energy through the body, producing an image on filmA camera takes pictures of the bodyA machine collects sound wave echoes from the bodyA tube injects radioactive dye into the body30s
- Q3What is the purpose of a CT scan?To generate detailed cross-sectional images of the bodyTo produce three-dimensional images of the bodyTo measure the electrical activity of the brainTo examine the function of the heart30s
- Q4What is a common use of MRI imaging?To diagnose brain and nervous system disordersTo diagnose bone fractures and dislocationsTo detect the spread of cancer in the bodyTo assess the function of the liver30s
- Q5What is the purpose of an ultrasound?To detect changes in oxygen levels in the bloodTo use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and tissuesTo measure the pressure and flow of blood in the bodyTo examine the electrical impulses of the heart30s
- Q6What is a nuclear medicine imaging technique?A machine rotates around the body to produce a 3D imageA magnetic field and radio waves are used to produce detailed images of the bodyA small amount of radioactive material is injected into the body and detected with a special cameraA computer analyzes the electrical activity of the brain30s
- Q7What is the purpose of a mammogram?To detect blockages in the blood vesselsTo diagnose lung diseasesTo screen for breast cancerTo assess the function of the kidneys30s
- Q8What is the purpose of a bone density test?To detect changes in brain activityTo measure the strength and density of bonesTo assess the structure and function of the heartTo evaluate the health of the liver30s
- Q9What is a fluoroscopy?A machine that rotates around the body to produce 3D imagesA real-time x-ray imaging technique used to visualize moving structures in the bodyA machine that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the bodyA machine that uses sound waves to produce images of the body30s
- Q10What is the purpose of a PET scan?To assess the electrical activity of the brainTo generate detailed images of internal organs and tissuesTo measure the volume and flow of blood within the bodyTo examine how tissues and organs are functioning at a cellular level30s