Different Medical Imaging

Question 1

Enumerate the diagnostic imaging studies

Answer 1

Plain x-rays
CT scan
MRI
Nuclear imaging/PET
Ultrasound
Mammography
Angiography
Fluoroscopy

Question 2

What are the 3 things that can happen in xray?

Answer 2

1. Pass all the way through the body
2. Be deflected or scattered
3. Be absorbed

Question 3

What are the 5 basic radiographic densities?

Answer 3

Air
Fat
Soft tissue/fluid
Mineral
Metal

Question 4

What are the factors for Optimal Viewing?

Answer 4

1. Dedicated light source
2. Darkened environment
3. Limit distraction

Question 5

For Radiographic analysis any structure, normal or pathologic, should be analyzed for:

Answer 5

1. Size
2. Shape and contour
3. Position
4. Density