Chapter 1 - Foundations

Question 1

Abdominopelvic quadrant

Answer 1

One of 4 divisions of the abdominal surface

Question 2

Abdominopelvic region

Answer 2

One of 9 divisions of the abdominal surface

Question 3

CT, CAT - computerized axial tomography

Answer 3

Imaging technique that reconstructs the 3D structure of the body

Question 4

Diagnosis

Answer 4

Decision about the nature of an illness

Question 5

Disease

Answer 5

Failure of the body to maintain homeostasis conditions

Question 6

MRI - magnetic resonance imaging

Answer 6

Imaging technique that employs a magnetic field and radio waves to portray subtle structural differences

Question 7

Pathology

Answer 7

Study of disease

Question 8

Radiologist

Answer 8

Physician who specializes in performing and analyzing diagnostic imaging procedures

Question 9

Spiral CT scan

Answer 9

Imaging technique that involves X-ray source rotating continuously around the body

Question 10

Symptom

Answer 10

Patients perception of a change in normal body function

Question 11

Ultrasound

Answer 11

Imaging technique that uses brief bursts of high frequency sound reflected by internal structures

Question 12

X-rays

Answer 12

High-energy radiation that can penetrate living tissues