SM51_IntroToImaging

Question 1

Form of imaging using electromagnetic radiation

Answer 1

X-ray

Question 2

Bone, water/soft tissue, air, fat, and metal/contrast are distinguished on an x-ray based on _____

Answer 2

density

Question 3

Form of imaging using sound waves

Answer 3

Ultrasound

Question 4

Ultrasound cannot penetrate ______ and ___, making it useful for evaluating _____ _____

Answer 4

bone, air, solid organs

Question 5

Descriptors for ultrasound images (two)

Answer 5

hypoechoic (dark), hyperechoic (white)

Question 6

Form of imaging using oscillating magnetic field and radiofrequency current

Answer 6

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Question 7

PET (positive emission tomography) imaging is a type ______ imaging

Answer 7

nuclear

Question 8

ALARA stands for

Answer 8

as low as reasonable achievable

Question 9

Identify the heart (yellow), gastric air bubble (blue), clavicles (orange), scapulae (purple), plumonary vessels centrally (black), diaphragms (red), and trachea

Answer 9