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Which position is the patient placed in for a musculoskeletal CT scan of the spine?
Which position is the patient placed in for a musculoskeletal CT scan of the spine?
- Lateral
- Supine (correct)
- Prone
- Upright
During a musculoskeletal CT scan of the spine, when is breathing suspended if needed?
During a musculoskeletal CT scan of the spine, when is breathing suspended if needed?
- At the end of the scan
- During the scout scan
- Breathing is not suspended (correct)
- At the start of the scan
What is the recommended range of axial sections for CT scans of the spine for disc lesions?
What is the recommended range of axial sections for CT scans of the spine for disc lesions?
- 4-5 mm
- 2.5-3 mm
- 3-4 mm
- 1-2 mm (correct)
For which type of lesions are 2D reconstructed images (sagittal and coronal) typically used during a spinal CT scan?
For which type of lesions are 2D reconstructed images (sagittal and coronal) typically used during a spinal CT scan?
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When is contrast injection typically needed for a spinal CT scan?
When is contrast injection typically needed for a spinal CT scan?
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