Diagnostic Imaging W5 - Advanced Imaging
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which statement is most accurate of CT imaging as compared to MRI?
CT is less claustrophobic
3 multiple choice options
which of the following is accurate of ultrasound imaging?
it is highly portable
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cortical bone will be _____ on ultrasound imaging
hyperechoic
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A patient sustains a meniscus tear of the knee. Which type of imaging method would be most appropriate to visualize the pathology?
MRI
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T/F: CT scans are more sensitive than radiographs
true
1 multiple choice option
sagittal images from a CT scan are viewed in which direction?
left to right
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axial images are displayed as if the patient were _____ and the viewer is at their _____
supine; feet
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which of the following is CT best for?
all of these
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which of the following are is not a negative of using CT
more claustrophobic
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T/F: CT is unable to image soft tissue and osseous structures
false
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which of the following is MRI not best used for?
artificial joints or heart valves
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T/F: MRIs are very efficient, low cost, and images are produced right away
false
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which of the following is a disadvantage of MRI?
all of these
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which of the following is not a contraindication for MRI?
suspected fracture
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in which type of MRI image is the anatomic detail better?
T1
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which of the following describes T2 MRI images rather than T1?
muscle is slightly darker
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T/F: an MRI T1 image is better at detecting water and swelling and water shows up bright while muscle is slightly darker
false
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in ultrasound, structures that reflect waves are bright, or _____, and those that do not reflect are _____
hyperechoic; anechoic
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higher frequency ultrasound transducers provider _____ resolution, but _____ depth
better; decreased
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which of the following is not a benefit of using ultrasound imaging?
included in many curriculum, used often, bone at metal are imaged well
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T/F: tissues are best viewed when on "stretch" or under tension
true
1 multiple choice option
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