MEDICAL IMAGING PAX PAT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
An _____________ is an X-ray photograph of blood or lymph vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER -
angiogram
The use of an illuminated optical instrument to visualize the interior of the body and its organs.
- CORRECT ANSWER -endoscopy
_________ is a mixture that is swallowed to permit radiological examination of the stomach or
intestines. - CORRECT ANSWER -barium
____________ are cancerous cells, also called a tumor, able to grow into surrounding tissue,
spread to other parts of the body and destroy normal cells. - CORRECT ANSWER -malignant
An examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of x-rays. - CORRECT
ANSWER -radiography
Means not cancerous - CORRECT ANSWER -benign
A ______ is a tubular support placed temporarily inside a blood vessel, canal, or duct to aid
healing or relieve an obstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER -stent
________ refers to the lower part of the back. - CORRECT ANSWER -lumbar
_________ ________ is any substance used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids
within the body in medical imaging. - CORRECT ANSWER -contrast material
, An electrical device that maintains a normal heart rhythm by stimulating the heart muscle. -
CORRECT ANSWER -(cardiac) pacemaker
False - CORRECT ANSWER -A radiology technician is qualified to take X-rays, diagnose, and treat
an injury.
True - CORRECT ANSWER -A radiologic technician works with different patients with different
injuries each day.
Oblique, Lateral, and PA or AP - CORRECT ANSWER -The three most common X-ray views are:
An image taken from a different angle that might show structures that can't be seen from the
top or side - CORRECT ANSWER -What is an oblique shot?
Taken from the front of the body looking towards the back - CORRECT ANSWER -An AP image is:
Lead is dense and prevents x-rays from passing through - CORRECT ANSWER -Lead-lined
protective equipment works because:
The back of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Posterior means:
True - CORRECT ANSWER -The doctors in the ER decide which injury to treat first when a patient
arrives in the ER.
Visible light - CORRECT ANSWER -ROYGBIV refers to:
False - CORRECT ANSWER -If a patient is unconscious, a lead apron is not needed during X-rays.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | RATED A+
An _____________ is an X-ray photograph of blood or lymph vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER -
angiogram
The use of an illuminated optical instrument to visualize the interior of the body and its organs.
- CORRECT ANSWER -endoscopy
_________ is a mixture that is swallowed to permit radiological examination of the stomach or
intestines. - CORRECT ANSWER -barium
____________ are cancerous cells, also called a tumor, able to grow into surrounding tissue,
spread to other parts of the body and destroy normal cells. - CORRECT ANSWER -malignant
An examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of x-rays. - CORRECT
ANSWER -radiography
Means not cancerous - CORRECT ANSWER -benign
A ______ is a tubular support placed temporarily inside a blood vessel, canal, or duct to aid
healing or relieve an obstruction. - CORRECT ANSWER -stent
________ refers to the lower part of the back. - CORRECT ANSWER -lumbar
_________ ________ is any substance used to enhance the visibility of structures or fluids
within the body in medical imaging. - CORRECT ANSWER -contrast material
, An electrical device that maintains a normal heart rhythm by stimulating the heart muscle. -
CORRECT ANSWER -(cardiac) pacemaker
False - CORRECT ANSWER -A radiology technician is qualified to take X-rays, diagnose, and treat
an injury.
True - CORRECT ANSWER -A radiologic technician works with different patients with different
injuries each day.
Oblique, Lateral, and PA or AP - CORRECT ANSWER -The three most common X-ray views are:
An image taken from a different angle that might show structures that can't be seen from the
top or side - CORRECT ANSWER -What is an oblique shot?
Taken from the front of the body looking towards the back - CORRECT ANSWER -An AP image is:
Lead is dense and prevents x-rays from passing through - CORRECT ANSWER -Lead-lined
protective equipment works because:
The back of the body - CORRECT ANSWER -Posterior means:
True - CORRECT ANSWER -The doctors in the ER decide which injury to treat first when a patient
arrives in the ER.
Visible light - CORRECT ANSWER -ROYGBIV refers to:
False - CORRECT ANSWER -If a patient is unconscious, a lead apron is not needed during X-rays.
