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Radiography Mcqs Question: 1. Which of The Following Imaging Modalities Uses X - Rays?

This document contains 22 multiple choice questions about radiography and imaging modalities. It tests knowledge on topics like the differences between x-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound, units used to measure radiation dose, anatomical projections, and components of the digital radiography workflow like pixels and PACS systems. The questions cover the basic physics of x-rays, biological effects of radiation, and terminology used in medical imaging.

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Radiography Mcqs Question: 1. Which of The Following Imaging Modalities Uses X - Rays?

This document contains 22 multiple choice questions about radiography and imaging modalities. It tests knowledge on topics like the differences between x-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound, units used to measure radiation dose, anatomical projections, and components of the digital radiography workflow like pixels and PACS systems. The questions cover the basic physics of x-rays, biological effects of radiation, and terminology used in medical imaging.

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RADIOGRAPHY MCQS QUESTION

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IMAGING MODALITIES USES X -RAYS?


a) MRI
b) Ultrasound
c) CT scan
d) PET scan
Answer: c) CT scan

2. X-RAYS ARE A FORM OF:


a) Sound waves
b) Radio waves
c) Ionizing radiation
d) Non-ionizing radiation
Answer: c) Ionizing radiation

3. IN RADIOGRAPHY, THE TERM “ALARA” STANDS FOR:


a) Automated Lumbar Radiographic Assessment
b) Acute Lower Abdominal Radiography Analysis
c) As Low As Reasonably Achievable
d) Annual Limit of Acceptable Radiation
Answer: c) As Low As Reasonably Achievable

4. WHICH IMAGING TECHNIQUE PROVIDES THE HIGHEST SOFT


TISSUE CONTRAST?
a) X-ray
b) Ultrasound
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: d) MRI

5. The PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A THE TERM “RADIOLUCENT” REFERS


TO STRUCTURES THAT:
A) Absorb X-rays and appear white on the image
b) Allow X-rays to pass through easily
c) Produce artifacts on the image
d) Appear black on the X-ray image
Answer: b) Allow X-rays to pass through easily

6. The concept of “windowing” in digital radiography refers to :


A) adjusting the exposure settings of the x-ray machine

B) adjusting the contrast and brightness of the digital image

C) applying a grid to the x-ray cassette

D) using a collimator to shape the x-ray beam

Answer: b) Adjusting the contrast and brightness of the digital image

The purpose of using contrast media in radiography is to:


a) Enhance the visibility of anatomical structures
b) Reduce patient dose
c) Decrease image resolution
d) Eliminate image artifacts
Answer: a) Enhance the visibility of anatomical structures

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7. THE RADIOGRAPHIC PROJECTION COMMONLY USED TO
VISUALIZE THE FRONTAL AND ETHMOID SINUSES IS:
a) Waters’ view
b) Lateral view
c) Caldwell view
d) Oblique view
Answer: a) Waters’ view

8. THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING X-RAY ENERGY INTO LIGHT OR AN


ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS KNOWN AS:
A) Image acquisition
b) Image processing
c) Image reconstruction
d) Image interpretation
Answer: a) Image acquisition

9. IN DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY, THE TERM “PIXEL” REFERS TO:


a) A unit of radiation exposure
b) The smallest component of a digital image
c) A measure of X-ray attenuation
d) A type of imaging receptor
Answer: b) The smallest component of a digital image

10. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A POTENTIAL BIOLOGICAL


EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION?
A) Tissue heating
b) DNA damage
c) Ultrasound artifacts

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d) Magnetic resonance interference
Answer: b) DNA damage

11. THE PURPOSE OF COLLIMATION IN RADIOGRAPHY IS TO:


a) Reduce patient dose
b) Enhance image contrast
c) Minimize image distortion
d) Shape the X-ray beam to the area of interest
Answer: d) Shape the X-ray beam to the area of interest

12. THE ACRONYM “ALADA” STANDS FOR:


a) Automated Lumbar Aneurysm Detection Algorithm
b) As Low As Diagnostically Acceptable
c) Acute Lung Injury and Diaphragmatic Ascent
d) Automatic Level Adjustment for Digital Artifacts
Answer: b) As Low As Diagnostically Acceptable

13. IN RADIOGRAPHY, A RADIOLUCENT LINE SEEN PARALLEL TO


THE CORTEX OF A BONE MAY INDICATE:
A) Bone fracture
b) Bone sclerosis
c) Bone tumor
d) Bone malalignment
A. Answer: a) Bone fracture

14. THE PROJECTION USED TO EVALUATE THE ALIGNMENT OF


THE FEMORAL NECK AND HEAD IS CALLED:
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A) AP view
b) Lateral view
c) Frog-leg view
d) Oblique view
Answer: c) Frog-leg view

15. THE TERM “SCINTIGRAPHY” REFERS TO A NUCLEAR MEDICINE


IMAGING TECHNIQUE THAT USES:
A) X-rays
b) Radioactive tracers
c) Sound waves
d) Magnetic fields
Answer: b) Radioactive tr

16. SEND A MESSAGE.RADIOGRAPHIC GRID IS TO:


a) Enhance image resolution
b) Reduce patient dose
c) Improve image contrast
d) Minimize image distortion
Answer: c) Improve image contrast

Which of the following radiographic projections is commonly used to


evaluate fractures of the wrist?
A) Anteroposterior (AP)
b) Lateral

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c) Oblique
d) Axial
Answer: a) Anteroposterior (AP)

17. A RADIOPAQUE SUBSTANCE IS ONE THAT:


a) Allows X-rays to pass through easily
b) Absorbs X-rays and appears white on the image
c) Appears black on the X-ray image
d) Produces artifacts on the image
Answer: b) Absorbs X-rays and appears white on the image

18. THE UNIT OF ABSORBED RADIATION DOSE IS:


a) Rads
b) Grays
c) Rems
d) Sieverts
Answer: b) Grays

19. A RADIOGRAPH TAKEN WITH THE X-RAY BEAM ANGLED


TOWARD THE HEAD IS CALLED:
a) Cephalic view
b) Oblique view
c) Lateral view
d) Tangential view
Answer: a) Cephalic view

20. THE ACRONYM PACS STANDS FOR:


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a) Picture Archiving and Communication System
b) Positron Annihilation Computer System
c) Primary Angioplasty and Coronary Stenting
d) Perioperative Acute Coronary Syndrome
Answer: a) Picture Archiving and Communication System

21. THE IMAGE RECEPTOR USED IN DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY IS


CALLED A:
a) Photostimulable phosphor plate
b) Computed radiography cassette
c) Flat-panel detector
d) Image intensifier
Answer: c) Flat-panel detector

22. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IMAGING TECHNIQUES IS BEST


SUITED FOR VISUALIZING BLOOD VESSELS?
A) X-ray
b) Ultrasound
c) CT angiography
d) MRI
Answer: c) CT angiography

In radiographic imaging, the term “mAs” refers to:


a) Milliamperes per second
b) Milliseconds
c) Milliamperes per minute
d) Milliamperes per square meter
Answer: a) Milliamperes per second

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