Imaging Uses

Question 1

X-Ray

Answer 1

Bone injuries (fractures or dislocations)
Chest trauma
Pneumonia
Radiopaque foreign bodies
Issue or blockage in the abdomen

Question 2

CT

Answer 2

Vascular structures
Enhances differentiation between structures
Used to look for infection
Helps distend and define bowel
Better for bone injury/occult fractures
Better for trauma
Better for detecting acute blood issues
Hemorrhagic stroke

Question 3

MRI

Answer 3

Better for soft tissue contrast
Good for ligaments, discs, and spinal cord
Only test that looks for MS and other demyelinating disorders
Early detection of bone infection
Ischemic stroke

Question 4

PET Scan

Answer 4

Early signs of cancer (active metabolism)
Early signs of heart disease
Early signs of brain disorders
Metastatic cancer

Question 5

Ultrasound

Answer 5

Gallbladder and biliary system issues
Kidneys
Scrotum
Female pelvis/pregnancy
Carotid or extremity vascular issues
Can determine whether a lump is fluid-filled or solid
Guide needle-directed biopsies
Stage tumors
Evaluate artery and vein disorders

Question 6

Nuclear Med

Answer 6

Bone scan
Cardiac nuclear scan
Gallbladder nuclear scan (HIDA)
Lung scan (VQ)
PET Scan
Thyroid