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What is a primary limitation of conventional radiography that CT scanning addresses?
What is a primary limitation of conventional radiography that CT scanning addresses?
- The collapsing of 3D structures onto a 2D image. (correct)
- Poor spatial resolution compared to other imaging techniques.
- The high cost associated with film and processing.
- Inability to differentiate between different tissue types.
Why is low contrast resolution important in diagnostic imaging?
Why is low contrast resolution important in diagnostic imaging?
- It allows for the detection of subtle differences in tissue density. (correct)
- It reduces the radiation dose to the patient.
- It enhances the sharpness of bony structures.
- It speeds up the image acquisition process.
How does CT provide diagnostic information about internal body structures?
How does CT provide diagnostic information about internal body structures?
- By using magnetic fields to manipulate atomic nuclei.
- By providing a two-dimensional projection of all internal structures.
- By offering accurate information about the distribution of structures inside the body. (correct)
- By directly visualizing cellular activity in real-time.
While CT has good low contrast resolution, how does it compare to conventional radiography in terms of spatial resolution?
While CT has good low contrast resolution, how does it compare to conventional radiography in terms of spatial resolution?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding CT imaging compared to conventional radiography?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding CT imaging compared to conventional radiography?
A radiologist needs to assess a small lesion in the liver. Based on the information, which imaging modality would be MOST suitable and why?
A radiologist needs to assess a small lesion in the liver. Based on the information, which imaging modality would be MOST suitable and why?
If a patient requires imaging to detect subtle differences in soft tissue, which of the following is MOST important?
If a patient requires imaging to detect subtle differences in soft tissue, which of the following is MOST important?
What is the MAIN advantage of CT in visualizing complex anatomical relationships?
What is the MAIN advantage of CT in visualizing complex anatomical relationships?
How does the collapsing of 3D structures onto a 2D image affect diagnostic accuracy in conventional radiography?
How does the collapsing of 3D structures onto a 2D image affect diagnostic accuracy in conventional radiography?
A doctor suspects a patient has a small tumor in their lung. Considering the strengths of CT, why might they choose CT over conventional radiography?
A doctor suspects a patient has a small tumor in their lung. Considering the strengths of CT, why might they choose CT over conventional radiography?
What inherent limitation of conventional radiography is MOST directly overcome by the technology of CT scanning?
What inherent limitation of conventional radiography is MOST directly overcome by the technology of CT scanning?
In cases where subtle tissue variations need to be identified, what aspect of CT imaging becomes MOST crucial?
In cases where subtle tissue variations need to be identified, what aspect of CT imaging becomes MOST crucial?
A physician is evaluating a scan to determine the precise location of a foreign object inside a patient's body. What advantage of CT makes it MOST beneficial in this scenario?
A physician is evaluating a scan to determine the precise location of a foreign object inside a patient's body. What advantage of CT makes it MOST beneficial in this scenario?
Which statement BEST differentiates between the strengths of CT and conventional radiography in diagnostic imaging?
Which statement BEST differentiates between the strengths of CT and conventional radiography in diagnostic imaging?
Why might a physician choose CT scanning over conventional radiography to evaluate a patient with suspected internal injuries from a car accident?
Why might a physician choose CT scanning over conventional radiography to evaluate a patient with suspected internal injuries from a car accident?
What is a PRIMARY reason CT scans are often preferred for detecting small changes in tissue types compared to conventional radiography?
What is a PRIMARY reason CT scans are often preferred for detecting small changes in tissue types compared to conventional radiography?
How does the enhanced ability of CT to detect subtle differences in tissue density primarily contribute to improved diagnostic outcomes?
How does the enhanced ability of CT to detect subtle differences in tissue density primarily contribute to improved diagnostic outcomes?
If a new imaging technique were developed that combined the high spatial resolution of conventional radiography with the low contrast resolution of CT, what would be the PRIMARY benefit?
If a new imaging technique were developed that combined the high spatial resolution of conventional radiography with the low contrast resolution of CT, what would be the PRIMARY benefit?
Which statement accurately summarizes the role of CT in providing information related to internal structures?
Which statement accurately summarizes the role of CT in providing information related to internal structures?
How does the ability of CT to visualize the distribution of internal body structures improve diagnostic accuracy compared to conventional radiography?
How does the ability of CT to visualize the distribution of internal body structures improve diagnostic accuracy compared to conventional radiography?
Flashcards
Limitation of conventional radiography
Limitation of conventional radiography
Conventional radiography collapses 3D structures onto a 2D image.
Advantage of CT
Advantage of CT
CT provides superior low contrast resolution, allowing detection of subtle tissue changes.
CT's diagnostic benefit
CT's diagnostic benefit
CT scans offer detailed information about the arrangement of internal body structures.
Study Notes
- Conventional radiography collapses 3D structures onto a 2D image.
- Computed Tomography (CT) has lower resolution than conventional radiography.
- CT possesses extremely good low contrast resolution.
- Good low contrast resolution enables the detection of very small changes in tissue type.
- CT gives accurate diagnostic information about the distribution of structures inside the body.
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