End of Semester Quiz

What does CT Stand For?

• Computed Tomography

• Calculated Tomography

• Contrast Tomography

• Cat therapy

What is the unit for measuring Magnetic Field Strength?

• Gray

• Tesla

• INR

• Joules

• Limas

In CT what controls the maximum spatial resolution?

• Gantry Rotation time

• Detector module size

• Table speed

• Electrical generator

• Slip ring

In MRI, what does the term "T1-weighted" refer to?

• The time it takes to acquire an image

• The type of contrast agent used

• The weighting of the tissue signal for anatomical details

• The thickness of the imaging slices

MRI is safe to use in patients with old hip replacements.

• True

• False

Which of these terms refers to the plane of the body that dissects it into left and right sections?

• Axial

• Sagittal

• Coronal

• Oblique

What is a common application of fluoroscopy?

• Assessing bone density

• Monitoring blood pressure

• Guiding catheter placement during procedures

• Creating 3D reconstructions

• Getting Jeremy to shut up

How does Gadolinium work?

• Attenuates X-rays

• Only works when given a cup of tea

• Changes magnetic properties of tissues

• Emits radiowaves

Which interventional radiology procedure involves the placement of a stent to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel?

• Angioplasty

• Biopsy

• Embolization

• Radiofrequency ablation

In RNI, how do you control dose to the patient?

• Adjusting kV & mA

• Changing the SNR

• Carefully measuring a dose of radioactivity

• Making their scan shorter