CT Exam Review - Imaging Procedures and Protocols Questions and Answers Latest Version (2024/2025) Already Passed

CT Exam Review - Imaging Procedures
and Protocols Questions and Answers
Latest Version (2024/2025) Already
Passed
Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

A. Sagittal

B. Transverse

C. Oblique


D. ✔✔Coronal




Which contrast agent is most commonly used in CT scans?

A. Barium sulfate


B. ✔✔Iodine-based


C. Gadolinium

D. Air




What is the primary purpose of using contrast in CT imaging?

A. Reduce radiation dose


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,B. Increase image brightness


C. ✔✔Enhance tissue differentiation


D. Improve image resolution




Which body part is typically scanned with a high-resolution CT protocol?

A. Abdomen


B. ✔✔Lungs


C. Brain

D. Pelvis




What is the recommended patient position for a head CT?

A. Prone


B. ✔✔Supine


C. Lateral

D. Standing




Which window setting is best for visualizing lung parenchyma?


A. ✔✔Lung window


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, B. Bone window

C. Soft tissue window

D. Brain window




Which phase of contrast enhancement is ideal for imaging the liver?

A. Delayed phase


B. ✔✔Portal venous phase


C. Arterial phase

D. Non-contrast phase




Which artifact is caused by patient movement during a CT scan?

A. Ring artifact


B. ✔✔Motion artifact


C. Beam hardening

D. Metal streak




Which plane is most commonly used for spinal imaging in CT?


A. ✔✔Sagittal


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