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?

Nuclear medicine Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mammography imaging protocols from diagnostic mammography imaging protocols?

Pathology detection capability Signup and view all the answers

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

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique has been replaced by CT in the 1970s?

Pneumoencephalography Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of MRI over CT scans?

Better soft tissue resolution Signup and view all the answers

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

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perfusion' refer to in imaging?

Degree of vascularity Signup and view all the answers

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

Refers to a solid-tissue lesion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of computerized technology in imaging?

More precise images with greater sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using vascular ultrasound?

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

What is a common use for cardiac CT?

Detect or diagnose coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

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

Hyperpolarized (HP) noble gas MRI Signup and view all the answers

Which modality does not use radiation and contrast?

Cardiac MRI Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Volume-rendered imaging and 3D volume rendering Signup and view all the answers