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DXA (DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY
ABSORPTIOMETRY) 2026/2027 MOCK EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
DXA
Maximize your success on the DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray
Absorptiometry) Mock Exam with focused preparation that
strengthens your understanding of bone densitometry
principles, scan acquisition protocols, and the interpretation of
T-scores and Z-scores for osteoporosis diagnosis and
management. It is specifically designed for radiologic
technologists, densitometrists, and medical professionals
seeking competency in performing and analyzing DXA scans.
All of the following are FRAX risk factors EXCEPT for:
A. spinal stenosis
B. Previous fx
C. Previous fx
D. Rheumatoid arthritis ...... ANSWER ....... A. spinal
stenosis✓✓
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Daily consumption of ____ of alcohol is considered a risk
factor by FRAX.
A. 2 units
B. 3 units
C. 4 units
D. 5 units ...... ANSWER ....... B. 3 units✓✓
FRAX considers a previous fx a risk factor if it was broken
after what age?
A. 20 yrs
B. 30 yrs
C. 40 yrs
D. 50 yrs ...... ANSWER ....... C. 40 yrs✓✓
All of the following are secondary osteoporosis disease
processes which may cause bone loss of interfere with
individuals reaching their peak bone mass, EXCEPT for:
A. Chronic malnutrition
B. Hyperparathyroidism
C. Hypergonadism
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D. Type II diabetes ...... ANSWER ....... D. Type II
diabetes✓✓
A fragility fx is a:
A. Fx resulting from a fall from standing height, in the
absence of other trauma
B. Fx resulting from a fall from standing height, with trauma
C. Fx resulting from a fall from sitting height, in the absence
of other trauma
D. Fx resulting from a fall from sitting height, with trauma
...... ANSWER ....... A. Fx resulting from a fall from
standing height, in the absence of other trauma✓✓
What is the minimum 10-yr probability of a major
osteoporotic fx that suggests a diagnosis of osteoporosis?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20% ...... ANSWER ....... D. 20%✓✓
DXA (DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY
ABSORPTIOMETRY) 2026/2027 MOCK EXAM
COMPLETE CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
DXA
Maximize your success on the DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray
Absorptiometry) Mock Exam with focused preparation that
strengthens your understanding of bone densitometry
principles, scan acquisition protocols, and the interpretation of
T-scores and Z-scores for osteoporosis diagnosis and
management. It is specifically designed for radiologic
technologists, densitometrists, and medical professionals
seeking competency in performing and analyzing DXA scans.
All of the following are FRAX risk factors EXCEPT for:
A. spinal stenosis
B. Previous fx
C. Previous fx
D. Rheumatoid arthritis ...... ANSWER ....... A. spinal
stenosis✓✓
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Daily consumption of ____ of alcohol is considered a risk
factor by FRAX.
A. 2 units
B. 3 units
C. 4 units
D. 5 units ...... ANSWER ....... B. 3 units✓✓
FRAX considers a previous fx a risk factor if it was broken
after what age?
A. 20 yrs
B. 30 yrs
C. 40 yrs
D. 50 yrs ...... ANSWER ....... C. 40 yrs✓✓
All of the following are secondary osteoporosis disease
processes which may cause bone loss of interfere with
individuals reaching their peak bone mass, EXCEPT for:
A. Chronic malnutrition
B. Hyperparathyroidism
C. Hypergonadism
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D. Type II diabetes ...... ANSWER ....... D. Type II
diabetes✓✓
A fragility fx is a:
A. Fx resulting from a fall from standing height, in the
absence of other trauma
B. Fx resulting from a fall from standing height, with trauma
C. Fx resulting from a fall from sitting height, in the absence
of other trauma
D. Fx resulting from a fall from sitting height, with trauma
...... ANSWER ....... A. Fx resulting from a fall from
standing height, in the absence of other trauma✓✓
What is the minimum 10-yr probability of a major
osteoporotic fx that suggests a diagnosis of osteoporosis?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20% ...... ANSWER ....... D. 20%✓✓
