20 Questions
Which imaging modality has the highest sensitivity and specificity for appendicitis?
CT
What percentage of US healthcare expenditures is comprised of diagnostic imaging?
10%
Which country performed the highest number of CT scans per 1000 people?
United States
What is the main factor driving imaging utilization according to the text?
All of the above
What does the ACR Appropriateness Criteria assist referring physicians and other providers in making?
The most appropriate imaging or treatment decision
What is the main purpose of the PROTECTING ACCESS TO MEDICARE ACT (2014)?
To promote the use of Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for imaging services
Which one of the following is a key objective of the course 'Introduction to Imaging Appropriateness'?
To utilize the ACR Appropriateness Criteria for imaging tests
What is the main focus of the section 'Imaging Guidelines for Acute Abdominal Pain - Suspected Appendicitis'?
Utilizing the ACR Appropriateness Criteria for imaging tests
What is the reading reference for the course 'Introduction to Imaging Appropriateness'?
Radiology Essentials in Lewis PJ and McNulty NJ (ed.) Oxford American Handbook of Radiology
According to the course, what is one potential consequence of inappropriate imaging?
Increased health care costs
What is the email address of the instructor for the course 'Introduction to Imaging Appropriateness'?
What is one of the objectives of the course 'Introduction to Imaging Appropriateness'?
To describe the benefits of appropriate imaging and potential consequences of inappropriate imaging
Which of the following is the most appropriate imaging modality for identifying intracranial hemorrhage in patients with a 'thunderclap' headache?
CT scan
What percentage of patients with an unspecified headache have a treatable lesion?
0.4-0.5%
Which criteria can help providers enhance the quality of care and contribute to the most efficacious use of imaging?
ACR Appropriateness Criteria
What are the potential benefits of using the ACR Appropriateness Criteria?
All of the above
What is the most sensitive imaging modality for detecting stroke or tumor in a patient with increasing severity of headaches and associated numbness and weakness in the right face?
MRI
According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, which of the following is a criterion for acute ankle trauma?
All of the above
In patients with a 'thunderclap' headache, what percentage of them had a subarachnoid hemorrhage in multiple series?
47%
What is the most appropriate imaging modality for diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage?
CT scan
Test your knowledge on imaging appropriateness guidelines for acute abdominal conditions with this quiz. Learn about the utilization of imaging, clinical decision support, and the ACR appropriateness criteria. Get a better understanding of how imaging contributes to health care costs and outcomes.
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