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Cross sectional Procedures Pt.2
Cross sectional Procedures Pt.2
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CT/MR cross sectional
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More hydrogen protons are aligned parallel to the main magnetic field in the _____ energy state:
medium
average
high
low
2
Transverse magnetism is not:
synonymous with the flip angle
relative to B0
parallel to B0
perpendicular to the longitudal axis
3
The arrow in the image points to a
Tethered spinal chord
Hemorrhage
Herniated disc
Cyst
4
x-ray tubes used in advanced CT scanners can tolerat
6-7 million heat units
2-3 million heat units
4-5 million heat units
1-2 million heat units
5
what determines the amount of data displayed on the monitor?
FOV
Pixel Size
Tissue Density
Voxel
6
A volume ellement is called:
Matrix
CT number
Voxel
Pixel
7
In MRI, weak signals demonstrate as
white on images
black on images
8
Release of energy by excited nuclei to their general environment. One of the Major determinants of MRI strength.
Lattice
Faradays Law
Spin Lattice Relaxation T1
Spin Lattice Relaxation T2
9
The static magnetic field is abbreviated as:
B1
Bg
B0
M
10
Which of the following magnetic arrangements is listed correctly (from left to right) from weakest magnet to strongest
resistive, superconducting, permanent
permanent, resistive, superconducting
superconducting, permanent, resistive
resistive, permanent, superconducting
11
a relative comparison of x-ray attenuation of a voxel of tissue to an equal amount of water is a
CT number
Voxel
Matrix
Pixel
12
Why are hydrogen protons used to create MR images? Choose all that apply.
They have an odd number of protons
They are negatively charges
THey are abundant in the human body
13
The arrow in the image points to a
Aneurysm
Infarction
Cavernous
Hemorrhage
14
What is the second most imaged anatomy in the MRI department?
Brain
abdomen
vertebral column
KNee
15
What are the types of permanent magnets? Choose all that apply
Superconductive
Ferring
Resistive
16
MRI is useful for imaging because of its ability to differentiate between white and gray matter
False
True
17
The speed of processional frequency of a patients hydrogen proton is: Choose all that apply
THe rate that the magnetization wobbles
Depends on the B0 strength
Called the Larmors Frequency
18
A moving magnetic field induces an electrical current in a wire.
Spin Lattice Relaxation T2
Lattice
Faradays Law of induction
Spin Lattice Relaxation T1
19
which of the images below were aquired using CT soft tissue window?
A only
A and B
Neither
B only
20
CT is the examination of choice for
Head Trauma
Hip pain
KNee problesm
21
An image acquisition that divides the body into front and back halves is called______ projection :
Coronal
Sagittal
Axial
Oblique
22
One of the major determinant of MRI signal strength in hydrogen imaging
Resonance
Processesion
Proton density
Frequency
23
T1 and T2 relaxations times occur: CHoose all that apply
as access RF energy is released
every 10 seconds
As RF energy is stopped
24
What is the arrow indicatating in this cross sectiona picture?
stomach
Kidney
Liver
Spleen
25
The arrow in the image indicates what condition?
Sinusitis
Cerebral cavernous malformation
Hydrocephalus
Dandy walker syndrome
26
Which part of the brain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus?
Lateral Horn
Cerebrum
Expercephalon
diencephalon
27
Which of the following advantages does MR imaging have compared to other imaging modalities? Choose all that apply
use of nonionizing radiation
superior contrast resolution
no repositioning to provide coronal, axial or sagital planes
28
What is often the first sign of small vessel occlusive disease?
heart attack
pulmonary embolism
hypertension
Stroke
29
Process of energy absorption by an object that is tuned to absorb energy of a specific frequency only
Frequency
Processesion
Proton density
Resonance
30
What cavities are identified by the arrows in the image?
Plueral
medistinum
Cardiac
abdominal
31
This image is an example of
Apparent diffusion coefficient map ( ADC)
Diffusion weighted imaging
Grand echo (GRE)
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
32
Which of these is not a contraindication for entering the MR suite?
Cardiac pacemaker
claustrophobia
aneurysm clip
insulin pump
33
Fusing MR images with positron tomography (PET) offers better ______ then PET infused with CT
Functional detail
patient through put times
soft tissue contrast
structural data
34
WHo received the Nobel prize in 2003in Physiology or medicine for their magnetic resonance imaging research
Godfrey HOusfield
SIr Peter Mansfield and Paul Lauterbur
Nikola Telsa
Felix bloch
35
In MRI, strong signals demonstrate
white on images
black on images
36
general environment of living tissue . The arrangement of atoms in a substance
MR Spectroscopy
Lattice
Faradays Law of induction
Spin Lattice Relaxation T1
37
Rotation of an object around the direction of force acting on the object
Frequency
Proton density
Processesion
Resonance
38
Science of analyzing the components of an electromagnetic wave usually after its interaction with some substance
Spin Lattice Relaxation T1
MR Spectroscopy
Faradays Law of induction
Lattice
39
reconstruction algorithm affects all of the image quality factors except?
noise
artifact
spatial resolution
contrast resolutsion
40
Energy that excites protons in MRI comes from radiofrequency
True
False
41
Release of energy by excited nuclei as a result of interactions among themselves
Spin Lattice Relaxation T1
Lattice
Faradays Law
Spin Lattice Relaxation T2
42
When protons spin they: Choose all that apply
Create a small magnetic moment
Lose their electrical charge
create small magnetic fields
43
This image is an example of which MR post processing technique?
DWI
ADC
Maximum intensity projection (MIP)
Fluid attenuation inversion recovery (flair)
44
The direction parallel to B0 is: Choose all that apply
Z axis
Transverse plane
Longitudal Direction
45
The arrow is pointing to a
Acoustic neuroma
Cerebral infarction
Meningioma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
46
which of the following can be selected at the operator's console?( Choose all that apply)
Table index
Imaging technique
Slice thickness
47
This image was aquired by using?
CT
MRI
Radiography
Nuclear Medicine
48
This Image dispalys what type of joint?
Synarthrodial
Fibrous
Amphiarthrodial
Diathrodial
49
In normal anatomy, the conus medullaris descends to the level of ____.
L1-L2
L4-L5
L5-S1
L3-L4
50
What type of nonionizing radiation does MR use?
alpha
Radiofrequency
gamma
xray
51
Net Magnetization is the : Choose all that apply
magnetic moment of unpaired nuclei
balance between spin up and spin down nuclei
Measurable amount of magnetization
52
The arrows in this picture indicate what neurological condition?
Tethered spinal chord syndrome
Syringomyelia
Leukoecephalopathy
Vertebral artery stenosis
53
Which of these is not a characteristic of a superconducting Magnet
It uses liquid cryogen to control resistance
Cost is between 1 mill and 3 mill
Field strengths are limited to 2T
electrical current flows without resistance
54
Under Normal conditions, The MR magnetic field is always on
False
True
55
Cavernomas are clusters of abnormal, dilated vessels that appear similar to a:
Grape
Blueberry
BLackberry
nut
56
Which of the following does not need to happen for resonance to occur?
The RF energy must match the Lamor energy
Magnetic moment must move in the same position and precession around B0
THe RF energy must disturb the alignment of the net magnetism
The magnetic field strength must be greater than .2 T
57
The phonomime that causes protons to wobble when influenced by B0 is called:
Procession
Magnetic moment
Magnetism
Vector
58
Which of these images represents a fused CT/PET image?
C only
A only
All of the above
B only
59
Which of the following MR scanner types work well for large claustrophobic patients? Choose all that apply
Open bore
HIgh field
Short bore
60
Which of the following is true regarding T2 relaxation
Refers to a spin lattice
It is referred to as FID
It is the time it takes 60% of longitudinal magnetism to occur
It occurs at the same time as T1 relaxation
61
number of times that a process repeats itself in a given period
Resonance
Frequency
Processesion
Proton density
62
The arrow in the image points to a
Herniated disc’s
Cyst
Hemorrhage
Syrinx
63
What is the appearance of muscle on a T2-weighted scan
Dark
Red
Light
Gray
64
which of the following quality factors is affected by x-ray beam energy?
Noise
Contrast resolution
Spatial resolution
65
Which unit of measurement is used to measure homogeneity?
parts per million (ppm)
MegaHerts
Gauss
line pairs per millimeters
66
The arrow on the image is pointing to a
Schwannoma
Meningioma
Pituitary adenoma
Acoustic neuroma
67
The process of using voltage using magnetic fields is called? choose all that aplly
Larmor equation
electromagnetic induction
Faradays Law
68
The arrow in this image is pointing to?
Aneurysm
Cyst
Infarction
Hemorrhage
69
How does an Arnold-Chiari malformation affect the brain?
causes strokes
Swelling
constricts the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
COnstrics the flow of blood
70
This image indicates which congenital pathology?
Arnold chiaroscuro malformation
Encephalomalcia
Dandy walker syndrome
Syringomyelia
71
Preventing serious injury or death from strong magnetic field requires: Choose all that apply
a detailed medical history of anyone entering the room
A knowledgeable and concerned MRI tech
controlled access to magnetic field
72
Which of the following is a symptom of Dandy-Walker syndrome?
fused fingers and toes
narrowing of the blood vessels
spinal bifida
club foot