Preview: MEDICAL IMAGING / RADIOGRAPHY

1

In nuclear medicine, a radiopharmaceutical combines: Context: outpatient service. [Medical Imaging/Radiography Degree Graduate Practice Set 8, Case 143]

A An antibiotic with contrast only B A laser with iodine C A grid with film D A radionuclide with a biologically relevant carrier or compound E A magnet with ultrasound gel

2

In CT, increasing pitch while other factors remain comparable can generally: Context: regional referral hospital. [Medical Imaging/Radiography Degree Graduate Practice Set 8, Case 1]

A Eliminate all radiation B Change scan speed and radiation dose characteristics C Convert CT to MRI D Remove the need for protocol optimization E Prevent reconstruction

3

Justification in medical imaging requires that: Context: district hospital. [Medical Imaging/Radiography Degree Graduate Practice Set 8, Case 8]

A All repeat examinations be automatic B Every available test be performed C Imaging replace clinical assessment D Dose be maximized E Expected clinical benefit outweighs radiation risk for the examination

4

A major advantage of ultrasound is that it: Context: community service. [Medical Imaging/Radiography Degree Graduate Practice Set 8, Case 44]

A Uses high-dose ionizing radiation B Uses non-ionizing sound waves C Requires radioactive tracers D Always penetrates bone perfectly E Cannot image soft tissue

5

Justification in medical imaging requires that: Context: district hospital. [Medical Imaging/Radiography Degree Graduate Practice Set 8, Case 120]

A All repeat examinations be automatic B Every available test be performed C Imaging replace clinical assessment D Dose be maximized E Expected clinical benefit outweighs radiation risk for the examination

MEDICAL IMAGING / RADIOGRAPHY – DEGREE QZ08

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