DEXA SCAN- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT.
D
E
X
A - ANSWERSDual
Energy
X-Ray
Absorption
healthcare provider who takes the test - ANSWERSclinical densitometrist
certified bone densitometry technician
certified densitometry technologist
preparation for test - ANSWERSyou can eat normally
no calcium supplement
remove any metal
wear a gown
how long does it take? - ANSWERS15 mins
two types - ANSWERScentral and peripheral
central - ANSWERSlarger machine
record hips and spine
DEXA scan def. - ANSWERSused to see if you have a normal bone density or to
measure bone loss, or determine an individual's risk for developing a fracture, and the
health of a bone
* commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis
cost - ANSWERS$125-300
peripheral - ANSWERSsmaller machine
measure smaller parts of the body (wrist,feet and fingers)
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT.
D
E
X
A - ANSWERSDual
Energy
X-Ray
Absorption
healthcare provider who takes the test - ANSWERSclinical densitometrist
certified bone densitometry technician
certified densitometry technologist
preparation for test - ANSWERSyou can eat normally
no calcium supplement
remove any metal
wear a gown
how long does it take? - ANSWERS15 mins
two types - ANSWERScentral and peripheral
central - ANSWERSlarger machine
record hips and spine
DEXA scan def. - ANSWERSused to see if you have a normal bone density or to
measure bone loss, or determine an individual's risk for developing a fracture, and the
health of a bone
* commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis
cost - ANSWERS$125-300
peripheral - ANSWERSsmaller machine
measure smaller parts of the body (wrist,feet and fingers)
