Radiography Multiple Choice Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of interventional fluoroscopy?

To guide and verify surgical actions quickly

How are subtraction images typically created in angiography?

By mathematically subtracting postcontrast and precontrast images

How is conventional tomography different from fluoroscopy?

It is obtained by level snapshots with X-ray installation

What is the primary application of barium fluoroscopy in the gastrointestinal tract?

After the patient swallows barium contrast solution Signup and view all the answers

When is urography typically used in X-ray methods?

For imaging the kidneys and bladder using an iodine-containing contrast fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of fluorography in preventive X-ray examinations?

To reveal latent forms of lung diseases like tuberculosis and tumors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of radiography according to the passage?

To produce an image on photographic film using radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between translucent/transparent areas and shadows on a radiograph according to the passage?

Translucent/transparent areas are caused by X-rays passing through air and soft tissue, while shadows are caused by X-rays being absorbed by bones and calcified structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle behind the formation of the radiographic image according to the passage?

The chemical ability of X-rays to change the properties of the film Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct (posterior-anterior/general view) and lateral radiographs according to the passage?

Direct radiographs are used for posterior-anterior/general view, while lateral radiographs are used for left or right side view of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of making a series of radiographs over time according to the passage?

To carry out dynamic supervision of the disease progression in organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between radiography and fluoroscopy according to the passage?

Radiography is based on the chemical ability of X-rays, while fluoroscopy is based on the fluorescence ability of X-rays Signup and view all the answers