Medical Equipment

Question 1

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Answer 1

Recording of electrical activity of the brain

Question 2

Electromyography (EMG)

Answer 2

Recording of electrical activity of a selected muscle or muscle groups

Question 3

Fluoroscopy

Answer 3

Designed to show motion in joints through X-ray imaging

Question 4

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 4

Utilizes magnetic fields to produce an image of bone and soft tissue structures such as muscles, menisci, ligaments, tumors, and internal organs

Question 5

Myelography

Answer 5

Invasive test that combines fluoroscopy and radiography to evaluate the spinal subarachnoid space

Question 6

Venography

Answer 6

A radiograph that visualizes injected radiopaque dye in a vein. Identify tumors or blockages in veins

Question 7

X-Ray

Answer 7

Radiographer photo commonly used to assist with the diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems such as fractures, dislocations, and bone loss. X-ray produces planar images often requiring images to be taken in multiple planes

Question 8

Electrocardiography (EKG or ECG)

Answer 8

Recording of electrical activity of the heart

Question 9

Computer tomography - CT scan

Answer 9

Produces cross sectional images based on X-ray attenuation

Question 10

Bone scan

Answer 10

Invasive, utilizing isotopes to identify stress fractures, infection, tumors. Can identify 4-7% bone loss

Question 11

Anthrography

Answer 11

Invasive utilizing a contrast medium to provide visualization of joint structures through radiographs. Commonly don’t at peripheral joints- hip, knees, ankles, elbow, and wrists