X-rays and MRIs Explained PDF

**1. What is the primary purpose of an X-ray after a car accident?** **A) To detect soft tissue injuries\ B) To create a detailed brain image\ C) To check for broken bones\ D) To measure muscle strength** **Correct Answer: C) To check for broken bones\ *Explanation: X-rays are used to detect fract...

**1. What is the primary purpose of an X-ray after a car accident?** **A) To detect soft tissue injuries\ B) To create a detailed brain image\ C) To check for broken bones\ D) To measure muscle strength** **Correct Answer: C) To check for broken bones\ *Explanation: X-rays are used to detect fractures and other bone injuries, which makes them an important first step in diagnosing injuries after an accident.*** **2. What kind of structures do X-rays show?** **A) Soft tissues like muscles\ B) Bones and other dense structures\ C) Nerves and blood vessels\ D) Skin and superficial injuries** **Correct Answer: B) Bones and other dense structures\ *Explanation: X-rays are used to visualize dense structures inside the body, such as bones, making them useful for diagnosing fractures.*** **3. Why might a client get an MRI instead of an X-ray?** **A) To identify fractures\ B) To see soft tissue injuries like herniated discs\ C) To test for allergies\ D) To measure bone density** **Correct Answer: B) To see soft tissue injuries like herniated discs\ *Explanation: MRIs provide detailed images of soft tissues, such as muscles, ligaments, and discs, which are not visible on X-rays.*** **4. What is the technology used in an MRI to create images?** **A) X-rays\ B) Magnets and radio waves\ C) Ultrasound waves\ D) Thermal imaging** **Correct Answer: B) Magnets and radio waves\ *Explanation: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissues inside the body.*** **5. Which of the following injuries would most likely require an MRI instead of an X-ray?** **A) A broken rib\ B) A fractured leg\ C) A torn ligament\ D) A dislocated shoulder** **Correct Answer: C) A torn ligament\ *Explanation: MRIs are used to diagnose injuries involving soft tissues, such as torn ligaments, which cannot be seen on an X-ray.*** **6. When a lien doctor recommends an X-ray or MRI, what must happen before proceeding?** **A) The client must pay out of pocket\ B) The law firm must approve it\ C) The client must visit the ER\ D) The insurance company must deny the claim** **Correct Answer: B) The law firm must approve it\ *Explanation: The attorney must approve the referral for X-rays or MRIs by evaluating the client\'s expenses and available insurance coverage.*** **7. Why is it important for the attorney to approve imaging before it is performed?** **A) To ensure the client does not receive unnecessary treatment\ B) To keep track of the client\'s medical history\ C) To prevent expenses from exceeding insurance coverage\ D) To avoid using lien doctors** **Correct Answer: C) To prevent expenses from exceeding insurance coverage\ *Explanation: The attorney approves imaging to ensure that total expenses do not exceed the amount covered by insurance, so all costs can be covered, and the law firm is compensated.*** **8. What happens after the attorney approves an X-ray or MRI for a client?** **A) The client pays for it upfront\ B) The client uses health insurance to cover the cost\ C) The law firm finds a lien imaging facility to do the imaging without upfront payment\ D) The law firm performs the imaging** **Correct Answer: C) The law firm finds a lien imaging facility to do the imaging without upfront payment\ *Explanation: Once approved, a lien imaging facility is found that will perform the imaging without requiring upfront payment, with the law firm signing a lien form to promise payment from the settlement.***