Alternative imaging

Question 1

alternative imaging technologies do you need to take PPE into consideration because it uses ionizing radiology to produce its images

Answer 1

CT

Question 2

Which imaging modality is superior for demonstrating the brain and spinal cord as well as soft tissue structures

Answer 2

MRI

Question 3

For which of the following imaging modalities do patients need to be anesthetized for

Answer 3

MRI

Question 4

This is real time moving images that uses low mA and high kVp

Answer 4

fluoroscopy

Question 5

fluoroscopy uses a table unit and a __ arm

Answer 5

C

Question 6

fluoroscopys arm can go from DV to lateral without moving the patient

Answer 6

true

Question 7

the point of interest in a CT scan is called a

Answer 7

fulcrum

Question 8

this is responsible for the 3D image in a CT scan

Answer 8

matrix of voxels

Question 9

every tissue has a __ value of units in CT scans

Answer 9

hounsfield

Question 10

CT scans can be as thin as ___ MM

Answer 10

1

Question 11

MRI safety includes no __ objects

Answer 11

metal

Question 12

MRIs are powerful __ fields

Answer 12

magnetic

Question 13

unit of strength for magents in MRIs

Answer 13

tesla

Question 14

the contrast media we use in MRIs. it alters T1 properties of tissues so the tissue lights up

Answer 14

gladolinium

Question 15

the time for half of radioactive atoms to decay into stable forms is called

Answer 15

half life

Question 16

the quantity identifier for radiation for radiation emitted from nuclear medicine is a __

Answer 16

curie

Question 17

used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats

Answer 17

I 131

Question 18

technetium-99 is used for bone scars in which species

Answer 18

equine

Question 19

This procedure can be used with ultrasonography. Fluorodeoxyglucose is most commonly used as it attaches to compounds such as water, glucose and ammonia so that we can see images of the biochemistry and function instead of anatomy and structure of brains and hearts.

Answer 19

PET

Question 20

equines need to have boots on their feet, remain in isolation stalls and have legs wrapped to avoid contamination

Answer 20

true

Question 21

how long do you need to wait to clean up radioactive waste spills

Answer 21

72 hours

Question 22

the term for introduction of air when using an endoscope

Answer 22

insufflation

Question 23

Videoscopes have a chip in the distal tip and transmit images via a processor to a video monitor. While they offer better image quality, they are quite expensive

Answer 23

true

Question 24

this scope is used in nasal cavities, joints and bladders

Answer 24

rigid endoscope

Question 25

endoscopes should be cleaned with

Answer 25

enzymatic cleaners