Exam 35: Radiologic Procedures and Imaging Techniques

In a mammogram,an x-ray is used to create an image of the uterus.

The combining form dos/i- means :

Radiography is also known as roentgenography.

The medical specialty that uses various forms of radiation and sound waves to create images of the human body is known as ____________.

The process of recording an image of a vein is known as ____________.

Mrs.Jeanne Smith had a DEXA scan to determine if she had:

____________ uses continuous x-ray beams to capture the motion of internal organs as it occurs.

Which is the correct position for a lateral decubitus x-ray?

When an entire fluoroscopy procedure is captured on disk or videotape,this procedure is known as a:

Radioactive substances that emit positrons are used in ____________ scans.

The combining form luc/o- means :

An arthrography involves injecting a contrast dye into a ____________ to produce an image.

The combining form magnet/o- means :

A ____________ ____________ is worn by the x-ray technician to protect the body from x-rays.

When you hear the word positron,you think of what type of radiologic procedure?

Which of the following is not a radiologic test that uses x-rays?

An ____________ procedure uses ultra high-frequency sound waves to show real-time,moving images of the heart during contraction and relaxation.

The combining form axi/o- means :

Electron beam tomography,as used in the Virtual Physical and Virtual Colonoscopy,does not expose the patient to any radiation.

The word spiral is related to a/an: