QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Which one of the following statements regarding the petrous
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pyramids is FALSE?
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A. it contains the middle and inner ear structures
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B. it extends medially beyond the sphenoid bones
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C. its end forms the antrum of the eustachian tubule
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D. ita upper surface forms part of the floor of the middle cranial
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fossa
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tubule
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CTA may require LOCM injection rates as high as ________
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mL/sec.
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A. 2g
B. 3g
C. 5g
D. 7.5
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The gantry angle for a sinus cavity should be:
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A. parallel to the roof of the hard palate
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B. sagittal to the roof of the hard palate
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,C. parallel to the floor of the orbit
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D. parallel to the roof of the orbit
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roof of the hard palate
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Slip ring technology made spural CT a possibility by:
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A. improved insulting and cooling systems, allowing CT scanners
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to run at a higher speed and tempurature
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B. decreasing the amount of radiation per slice
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C. allowing the gantry to stop rotating and reverse course while
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maintaining accurate beam direction
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D. allowing the tube and detectors to rotate continuously
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ANS: D. allowing the tube and detectors to rotate continuously
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Which of thw following is NOT a factot affecting choice of a
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particular contrast agent?
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A. an institutional contract with the manufacturer
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B. cost
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C. the use of drip infusion vs. power injector
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D. radiologist preference
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The appropriate length of scan delay in seconds following contrast
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injectiom for orbital scan is:
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A. 10 sec
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B. 30 sec
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C. 60 sec
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,D. 120 sec
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What are the most appropriate filming parameters/formats for the
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subdural area of the brain?
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A. 200/150
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B. 250/50
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C. 83/35
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D. 2000/150
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The major change in CT technology seen in 4th generation
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scanners was:
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A. the use of up to 2000 detectora in a fixed ring
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B. the introduction of slip ring technology
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C. the use of nutating rings
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D. translation-rotation
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detectors in a fixed ring
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CT plays a limited role in evaluation of the distal esophagus
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because:
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A. the tissue at the gastroesophageal junction is covered by a thick
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mucous lining that absorbs barium
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B. the surrounding tissues are heavily vascularized, making it
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difficult to distinguish between the esophagus and the tissues
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C. this area of the esopagus is difficult to distend with oral contrast
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agents
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, D. oral contrast agents cause a high degree of gastroesophageal
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reflyx, making the area difficult to clear of residual stomach
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contents
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distend with oral contrast agents
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The onset of most serious adverse reactions to contrast media
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occurs _________ post administration.
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A. within 5 minutes
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B. within 15 minutes
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C. within 30 minutes
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D. after 1 hour
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The field of view for a craniofacial scan should include the:
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A. face only
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B. entire skull and face
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C. orbital and nasal bones only
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D. nasal and mandibular bones only
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face
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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the
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maxillary sinuses?
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A. they are the largest sinus cavities
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B. they lie above the roots of the upper teeth
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C. they drain through the infundibulum
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