Question 1

Image quality parameters in computed tomography fluoroscopy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) artifacts 
B) contrast resolution 
C) density resolution 
D) spatial resolution 
A) artifacts 
B) contrast resolution 
C) density resolution 
D) spatial resolution

Question 2

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once.
-Computed tomographic angiography

Accepted Answer

A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients 
A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients

Question 3

Flat-detector computed tomography systems are being used in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) breast computed tomography imaging 
B) maxillofacial scanning 
C) quantitative computed tomography 
D) radiation therapy 
A) breast computed tomography imaging 
B) maxillofacial scanning 
C) quantitative computed tomography 
D) radiation therapy

Question 4

During data acquisition in computed tomography fluoroscopy, the patient remains stationary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are automated systems used to assist with contrast administration except:

Accepted Answer

A) CARE Bolus 
B) Smart Bolus 
C) Smart Prep 
D) Sure Start 
A) CARE Bolus 
B) Smart Bolus 
C) Smart Prep 
D) Sure Start

Question 6

Which visualization tool is the most frequently used in computed tomographic angiography examinations to display the structure of vessels?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive cine 
B) maximum intensity projection 
C) shaded surface display 
D) volume rendering 
A) interactive cine 
B) maximum intensity projection 
C) shaded surface display 
D) volume rendering

Question 7

The maximum fluoroscopy time for continuous imaging is:

Accepted Answer

A) 50 seconds 
B) 100 seconds 
C) 150 seconds 
D) 200 seconds 
A) 50 seconds 
B) 100 seconds 
C) 150 seconds 
D) 200 seconds

Question 8

Dedicated hardware components of computed tomography fluoroscopy include: I. back-projection gate array
II. fast arithmetic unit
III. high-speed memory

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 9

A virtual simulator is hardware that recreates the treatment machine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Image fusion is computer software that can integrate the image data from computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, single-photon emissions computed tomography, and ultrasonography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are dedicated cardiac computed tomography scanners? 
I. dual-source
II. dual-slice
III. AquilionONE

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 12

All of the following are steps crucial to performing a computed tomographic angiography examination except:

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition measures 
B) contrast media administration 
C) decreased collimation 
D) patient preparation 
A) acquisition measures 
B) contrast media administration 
C) decreased collimation 
D) patient preparation

Question 13

Which visualization technique uses all of the information in the axial data set to display internal structures?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive cine 
B) maximum intensity projection 
C) multiplanar reconstructions 
D) volume rendering 
A) interactive cine 
B) maximum intensity projection 
C) multiplanar reconstructions 
D) volume rendering

Question 14

Which of the following can reduce the dose to the patient during computed tomography fluoroscopy? I. lower tube currents
II. shorter examination times
III. special x-ray filters

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Question 15

The use of any medical technology for early detection of disease in asymptomatic patients is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance 
B) prevention 
C) screening 
D) treatment 
A) maintenance 
B) prevention 
C) screening 
D) treatment

Question 16

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once.
-Computed tomography simulation

Accepted Answer

A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients 
A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients

Question 17

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once.
-Computed tomography screening

Accepted Answer

A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients 
A) Used in radiation oncology departments 
B) Used to measure bone mineral density 
C) Imaging of vascular structures with the use of intravenous contrast 
D) Real-time computed tomography 
E) Used to image critically ill patients
F)Used to image asymptomatic patients

Question 18

Protective apparel must be __________ lead equivalent.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 mm 
B) 1.0 mm 
C) 1.5 mm 
D) 2.0 mm 
A) 0.5 mm 
B) 1.0 mm 
C) 1.5 mm 
D) 2.0 mm

Question 19

Which of the following visualization tools reconstructs faster than any other three-dimensional technique?

Accepted Answer

A) interactive cine 
B) multiplanar reconstruction 
C) shaded surface display 
D) volume rendering 
A) interactive cine 
B) multiplanar reconstruction 
C) shaded surface display 
D) volume rendering

Question 20

The basis for continuous computed tomography imaging depends on: I. fast processing algorithm
II. high-speed processing of data
III. slip-ring technology

Accepted Answer

A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III 
A) I and II 
B) II and III 
C) I and III 
D) I, II, and III

Image quality parameters in computed tomography fluoroscopy include all of the following except:

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomographic angiography

Flat-detector computed tomography systems are being used in all of the following except:

During data acquisition in computed tomography fluoroscopy, the patient remains stationary.

All of the following are automated systems used to assist with contrast administration except:

Which visualization tool is the most frequently used in computed tomographic angiography examinations to display the structure of vessels?

The maximum fluoroscopy time for continuous imaging is:

Dedicated hardware components of computed tomography fluoroscopy include: I. back-projection gate array II. fast arithmetic unit III. high-speed memory

A virtual simulator is hardware that recreates the treatment machine.

Image fusion is computer software that can integrate the image data from computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, single-photon emissions computed tomography, and ultrasonography.

Which of the following are dedicated cardiac computed tomography scanners? I. dual-source II. dual-slice III. AquilionONE

All of the following are steps crucial to performing a computed tomographic angiography examination except:

Which visualization technique uses all of the information in the axial data set to display internal structures?

Which of the following can reduce the dose to the patient during computed tomography fluoroscopy? I. lower tube currents II. shorter examination times III. special x-ray filters

The use of any medical technology for early detection of disease in asymptomatic patients is referred to as:

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomography simulation

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomography screening

Protective apparel must be __________ lead equivalent.

Which of the following visualization tools reconstructs faster than any other three-dimensional technique?

The basis for continuous computed tomography imaging depends on: I. fast processing algorithm II. high-speed processing of data III. slip-ring technology

Computed Tomography: An Overview

Introduction to Computers

Digital Image Processing

Physical Principles of Computed Tomography

Data Acquisition Concepts

Image Reconstruction

Basic Instrumentation

Image Postprocessing and Visualization Tools

Image Quality

Radiation Dose in Computed Tomography

Single-Slice Spiralhelical Computed Tomography: Physical Principles and Instrumentation

Multislice Spiralhelical Computed Tomography: Physical Principles and Instrumentation

Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography: Basic Concepts

Virtual Reality Imaging

Positron Emission Tomographycomputed Tomography Scanners

Computed Tomography of the Head, Cerebral Vessels, Neck, and Spine

Computed Tomography of the Body

Pediatric Computed Tomography

Quality Control for Computed Tomography Scanners

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Exam 13: Other Technical Applications of Computed Tomography Imaging: Basic Principles

Image quality parameters in computed tomography fluoroscopy include all of the following except:

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomographic angiography

Flat-detector computed tomography systems are being used in all of the following except:

During data acquisition in computed tomography fluoroscopy, the patient remains stationary.

All of the following are automated systems used to assist with contrast administration except:

Which visualization tool is the most frequently used in computed tomographic angiography examinations to display the structure of vessels?

The maximum fluoroscopy time for continuous imaging is:

Dedicated hardware components of computed tomography fluoroscopy include: I. back-projection gate array II. fast arithmetic unit III. high-speed memory

A virtual simulator is hardware that recreates the treatment machine.

Image fusion is computer software that can integrate the image data from computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, single-photon emissions computed tomography, and ultrasonography.

Which of the following are dedicated cardiac computed tomography scanners? I. dual-source II. dual-slice III. AquilionONE

All of the following are steps crucial to performing a computed tomographic angiography examination except:

Which visualization technique uses all of the information in the axial data set to display internal structures?

Which of the following can reduce the dose to the patient during computed tomography fluoroscopy? I. lower tube currents II. shorter examination times III. special x-ray filters

The use of any medical technology for early detection of disease in asymptomatic patients is referred to as:

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomography simulation

Match the following computed tomography applications. All answer selections will be used just once. -Computed tomography screening

Protective apparel must be __________ lead equivalent.

Which of the following visualization tools reconstructs faster than any other three-dimensional technique?

The basis for continuous computed tomography imaging depends on: I. fast processing algorithm II. high-speed processing of data III. slip-ring technology

Computed Tomography: An Overview

Introduction to Computers

Digital Image Processing

Physical Principles of Computed Tomography

Data Acquisition Concepts

Image Reconstruction

Basic Instrumentation

Image Postprocessing and Visualization Tools

Image Quality

Radiation Dose in Computed Tomography

Single-Slice Spiralhelical Computed Tomography: Physical Principles and Instrumentation

Multislice Spiralhelical Computed Tomography: Physical Principles and Instrumentation

Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography: Basic Concepts

Virtual Reality Imaging

Positron Emission Tomographycomputed Tomography Scanners

Computed Tomography of the Head, Cerebral Vessels, Neck, and Spine

Computed Tomography of the Body

Pediatric Computed Tomography

Quality Control for Computed Tomography Scanners

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