Quiz 1

Question 1

Asthenic

Answer 1

A slight build with long, narrow, shallow thorax, which is wider more superiorly

Question 2

Hypersthenic

Answer 2

Massive, truncated build with short, broad, deep thorax

Question 3

Hyposthenic

Answer 3

A build somewhere between asthenic and sthenic

Question 4

Sthenic

Answer 4

Average with respect to height, weight, and torso length

Question 5

CT or MRI
In general, it is better at imaging compact bone

Answer 5

CT

Question 6

CT or MRI
It is better at demonstrating microfractures

Answer 6

MRI

Question 7

CT or MRI
Ferromagnetic objects in or near patients are problematic

Answer 7

MRI

Question 8

CT or MRI

Generally, it involves less scanning time

Answer 8

CT

Question 9

CT or MRI
It has better tolerance for patient motion

Answer 9

CT

Question 10

CT or MRI
It is a less expensive sectional imaging option

Answer 10

CT

Question 11

CT or MRI

It offers low-contrast resolution

Answer 11

MRI

Question 12

CT or MRI
Almost all images are acquired transaxially

Answer 12

CT

Question 13

CT or MRI
Contrast media is gadolinium based.

Answer 13

MRI

Question 14

CT Or MRI
It relies on hydrogen atoms in the body as part of the imaging process

Answer 14

MRI

Question 15

CT or MRI

Contrast media is iodinated (ionic or nonionic) or barium sulfate.

Answer 15

CT

Question 16

CT or MRI
Images are “weighted” by Pd (protein density), T1 relaxation times, or T2 relaxation times.

Answer 16

MRI

Question 17

Ct or MRI
The ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) concept is promoted.

Answer 17

CT

Question 18

True or false
Non-ionic iodinated contrast injections in CT will result in fewer contrast reactions compared to ionic iodinated contrast injections.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or false
The term cephalad means toward the tail end of the spine.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

True or false
The term caudal means toward the tail end of the spine

Answer 20

True

Question 21

True or false
The terms posterior and dorsal are synonyms.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True or false
A person in the anatomic position is standing face forward, with palms of hands facing posteriorly.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

True or false
The sectional imaging modality preferred for head trauma is CT, as it can demonstrate skull and/or facial features as well as brain injury.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

True or false
The term courted means towards the meet.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

The presence of ferromagnetic objects in the body or in MRI scanning room can pose a safety hazard for those having an MRI.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Which build is massive and truncated, with a short, broad, and deep thorax?

Answer 26

Hypersthenic

Question 27

True or false
The term medial means towards the midline of the body.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

True or false
A midsagittal (or median)plane runs vertically or longitudinally from front to back through the midline of the body, dividing the body equally into right and left parts.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Which build is average with respect to height, weight, and torso length?

Answer 29

Sthenic

Question 30

True or false
Those with an asthenic body habitus have a slight build with along, narrow, and shallow thorax that is wider more superiorly.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The term distal means

Answer 31

Farther from the point of attachment

Question 32

True or false
Both the cranial and spinal cavities are located posteriorly.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

True or false
A sagittal plane runs vertically or longitudinally from front to back parallel to the median plane, dividing the body into right and left parts.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or false
Those with a hyosthenic build have a build somewhere between asthenic and sthenic.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

True or false
Those with a hyosthenic build have a build somewhere between asthenic and sthenic.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

True or false
In CT imagine, the X-ray beam is parallel to the part being imaged.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The term supine means

Answer 37

Lying on the back, face upward.