Specialized Imaging Techniques in Radiologic Technology
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What is the optimal choice for demonstrating pathologic conditions according to the text?

  • Ultrasound (correct)
  • MRI
  • CT scan
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Which imaging modality best demonstrates body structures, as stated in the text?

  • Nuclear medicine
  • MRI
  • CT scan (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • What is the main focus of nuclear medicine, SPECT, and PET imaging techniques according to the text?

  • Creating optimal quality images
  • Detecting pathologic conditions (correct)
  • Producing screening images
  • Demonstrating body structures
  • Which imaging modality uses fusion techniques to produce high-quality images in patients with various pathologic conditions?

    <p>Nuclear medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes mammography imaging protocols from diagnostic mammography imaging protocols?

    <p>Pathology detection capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging modality has been highlighted for requiring a broader skill set from the radiographer?

    <p>CT scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging technique has been replaced by CT in the 1970s?

    <p>Pneumoencephalography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of MRI over CT scans?

    <p>Better soft tissue resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common imaging feature or descriptor?

    <p>Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'perfusion' refer to in imaging?

    <p>Degree of vascularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'space-occupying' mean in relation to tissue changes?

    <p>Refers to a solid-tissue lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of computerized technology in imaging?

    <p>More precise images with greater sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using vascular ultrasound?

    <p>It allows for 3D volume rendering of the vascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use for cardiac CT?

    <p>Detect or diagnose coronary artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new method has been invented for lung function evaluation using MRI?

    <p>Hyperpolarized (HP) noble gas MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modality does not use radiation and contrast?

    <p>Cardiac MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperpolarized (HP) noble gas MRI use as an MRI contrast agent?

    <p>Both helium-3 (3He) and xenon-129 (129Xe)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does MRI use to provide detailed images of the structures within and around the heart?

    <p>Volume-rendered imaging and 3D volume rendering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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