Question 1

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of computed tomography (CT) over conventional imaging?

Accepted Answer

A) Can adjust the contrast or gray scale. 
B) Can display anatomy in a series of slices. 
C) Can measure attenuation of specific tissues. 
D) Exposes the patient to less radiation. 
A) Can adjust the contrast or gray scale. 
B) Can display anatomy in a series of slices. 
C) Can measure attenuation of specific tissues. 
D) Exposes the patient to less radiation.

Question 2

____ controls the brightness of an image within a certain range.

Accepted Answer

A) Window level 
B) Window width 
C) Voxel 
D) CT number 
A) Window level 
B) Window width 
C) Voxel 
D) CT number

Question 3

A collection of blood accumulating under the dura mater caused by trauma is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) subarachnoid hemorrhage. 
B) glioma. 
C) subdural abscess. 
D) subdural hematoma. 
A) subarachnoid hemorrhage. 
B) glioma. 
C) subdural abscess. 
D) subdural hematoma.

Question 4

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.)
-Smell

Accepted Answer

A) Accessory (XI) 
B) Hypoglossal (XII) 
C) Glossopharyngeal (IX) 
D) Olfactory (I) 
E) Abducens (VI)
F)Optic (II) 
A) Accessory (XI) 
B) Hypoglossal (XII) 
C) Glossopharyngeal (IX) 
D) Olfactory (I) 
E) Abducens (VI)
F)Optic (II)

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the cerebral nuclei or basal ganglia?

Accepted Answer

A) Thalamus 
B) Caudate nucleus 
C) Lentiform nucleus 
D) Claustrum 
A) Thalamus 
B) Caudate nucleus 
C) Lentiform nucleus 
D) Claustrum

Question 6

Which of the ventricles is located directly superior to the cistern cerebellomedullaris?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral 
B) Third 
C) Fourth 
D) Second 
A) Lateral 
B) Third 
C) Fourth 
D) Second

Question 7

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.)
-Cortical bone

Accepted Answer

A) +50 
B) +40 
C) +20 
D) -100 
E) -200
F)-1000
G)+1000 or higher 
A) +50 
B) +40 
C) +20 
D) -100 
E) -200
F)-1000
G)+1000 or higher

Question 8

What type of neuron conducts electric impulses toward the cell body?

Accepted Answer

A) Axon 
B) Dendrite 
C) Nerve cell 
D) Multipolar neuron 
A) Axon 
B) Dendrite 
C) Nerve cell 
D) Multipolar neuron

Question 9

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.)
-Spinal function and some swallowing

Accepted Answer

A) Accessory (XI) 
B) Hypoglossal (XII) 
C) Glossopharyngeal (IX) 
D) Olfactory (I) 
E) Abducens (VI)
F)Optic (II) 
A) Accessory (XI) 
B) Hypoglossal (XII) 
C) Glossopharyngeal (IX) 
D) Olfactory (I) 
E) Abducens (VI)
F)Optic (II)

Question 10

The cerebrum is divided into five lobes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.)
-Muscle

Accepted Answer

A) +50 
B) +40 
C) +20 
D) -100 
E) -200
F)-1000
G)+1000 or higher 
A) +50 
B) +40 
C) +20 
D) -100 
E) -200
F)-1000
G)+1000 or higher

Question 12

The common lumbar puncture site is located at the vertebra level of:

Accepted Answer

A) T12-L1. 
B) L1-2. 
C) L3-4. 
D) L4-5. 
A) T12-L1. 
B) L1-2. 
C) L3-4. 
D) L4-5.

Question 13

Which of the following structures is a white brain matter structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Basal ganglia 
B) Cerebral cortex 
C) Centrum semiovale 
D) Thalamus 
A) Basal ganglia 
B) Cerebral cortex 
C) Centrum semiovale 
D) Thalamus

Question 14

An undesired feature or density in the CT image not representative of anatomy is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) CT aberration. 
B) noise. 
C) artifact. 
D) windowing flaw. 
A) CT aberration. 
B) noise. 
C) artifact. 
D) windowing flaw.

Question 15

A CT colonography requires the use of ________ as a contrast medium.

Accepted Answer

A) barium sulfate 
B) iodinated rectal contrast 
C) air 
D) all of the above 
A) barium sulfate 
B) iodinated rectal contrast 
C) air 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Another term for the insula is the central lobe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Select the correct lettered portion of the brain.(Use each choice only once.)

-Cerebrum

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E
F)F 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E
F)F

Question 18

The capability to create accurate reconstruction of patient data into alternative planes (coronal, sagittal, three-dimensional) is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) multiple image reconstruction. 
B) maximum intensity projection. 
C) algorithmic reconstruction. 
D) multiplanar reconstruction. 
A) multiple image reconstruction. 
B) maximum intensity projection. 
C) algorithmic reconstruction. 
D) multiplanar reconstruction.

Question 19

On the average, how much CSF is formed daily?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 mL 
B) 150 mL 
C) 400 mL 
D) 500 mL 
A) 100 mL 
B) 150 mL 
C) 400 mL 
D) 500 mL

Question 20

Which of the following structures is not part of the brainstem?

Accepted Answer

A) Cerebellum 
B) Midbrain 
C) Pons 
D) Medulla 
A) Cerebellum 
B) Midbrain 
C) Pons 
D) Medulla

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of computed tomography (CT) over conventional imaging?

____ controls the brightness of an image within a certain range.

A collection of blood accumulating under the dura mater caused by trauma is termed:

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.) -Smell

Which of the following is not one of the cerebral nuclei or basal ganglia?

Which of the ventricles is located directly superior to the cistern cerebellomedullaris?

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.) -Cortical bone

What type of neuron conducts electric impulses toward the cell body?

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.) -Spinal function and some swallowing

The cerebrum is divided into five lobes.

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.) -Muscle

The common lumbar puncture site is located at the vertebra level of:

Which of the following structures is a white brain matter structure?

An undesired feature or density in the CT image not representative of anatomy is a(n):

A CT colonography requires the use of ________ as a contrast medium.

Another term for the insula is the central lobe.

Select the correct lettered portion of the brain.(Use each choice only once.) -Cerebrum

The capability to create accurate reconstruction of patient data into alternative planes (coronal, sagittal, three-dimensional) is termed:

On the average, how much CSF is formed daily?

Which of the following structures is not part of the brainstem?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

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Exam 18: Computed Tomography

Which of the following statements is not an advantage of computed tomography (CT) over conventional imaging?

____ controls the brightness of an image within a certain range.

A collection of blood accumulating under the dura mater caused by trauma is termed:

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.) -Smell

Which of the following is not one of the cerebral nuclei or basal ganglia?

Which of the ventricles is located directly superior to the cistern cerebellomedullaris?

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.) -Cortical bone

What type of neuron conducts electric impulses toward the cell body?

For each function, select the correct cranial nerve.(Use each choice only once.) -Spinal function and some swallowing

The cerebrum is divided into five lobes.

Match each tissue with the correct CT number range.(Use each choice only once.) -Muscle

The common lumbar puncture site is located at the vertebra level of:

Which of the following structures is a white brain matter structure?

An undesired feature or density in the CT image not representative of anatomy is a(n):

A CT colonography requires the use of ________ as a contrast medium.

Another term for the insula is the central lobe.

Select the correct lettered portion of the brain.(Use each choice only once.) -Cerebrum

The capability to create accurate reconstruction of patient data into alternative planes (coronal, sagittal, three-dimensional) is termed:

On the average, how much CSF is formed daily?

Which of the following structures is not part of the brainstem?

Terminology, Positioning, and Imaging Principles

Chest

Abdomen

Upper Limb

Humerus and Shoulder Girdle

Lower Limb

Femur and Pelvic Girdle

Cervical and Thoracic Spine

Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Bony Thoraxsternum and Ribs

Cranium, Facial Bones, and Paranasal Sinuses

Biliary Tract and Upper Gastrointestinal System

Lower Gi System

Urinary System and Venipuncture

Trauma, Mobile, and Surgical Radiography

Pediatric Radiography

Angiography and Interventional Procedures

Special Radiographic Procedures

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities

Filters