Bontrager Chapters 19 & 20 Exam Questions and Answers With Verified
Solutions 2025
What is another term for spin density? - ✔✔Proton density
Which of the following radiopharmaceuticals is used for thyroid uptake studies? - ✔✔Sodium iodide
(123I)
One tesla equals: - ✔✔10,000 gauss.
What is the most common injection site for a myelogram? - ✔✔L3-L4
The wrist should be placed into the pronated PA position for a long bone study of the upper limb. -
✔✔False (should be Supinated)
The smallest of the three pairs of salivary glands are the submandibular glands. - ✔✔False
PET is an acronym for: - ✔✔positron emission tomography.
Which type of ultrasound unit is used to examine the structure and behavior of flowing blood? -
✔✔Doppler
Medical ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves in the range of: - ✔✔1-20 MHz
Which of the following occupational workers must have conventional radiographic images of the orbits
taken before an MRI head scan? - ✔✔Machinist
What size needle is used to introduce the contrast media during a shoulder arthrogram? - ✔✔2 1/2- to -
3 1/2 inch spinal needle
, During an ultrasound procedure, gel is applied to the skin to prevent loss of signal between transducer
and skin, which would result in poor image. - ✔✔True
Imaging for a hysterosalpingography includes centering of the CR and image receptor to: - ✔✔2 inches
(5 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis.
Myelography is often contraindicated if a lumbar puncture has been performed within the previous: -
✔✔2 weeks
Why are CT studies not as commonly performed for long bone measurement as compared with
orthoroentgenography? - ✔✔CT involves high cost and specialized equipment
Which of the four segments of the uterine tube communicates with the uterine cavity? - ✔✔Interstitial
What is the most common clinical indication for a myelogram? - ✔✔HNP
What are some contraindications for myelography? - ✔✔Arachnoiditis, Blood in the CSF, Increased
intracranial pressure
Tissue heating, during an MRI procedure, is measured in: - ✔✔Watts per kilogram
The single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) camera provides a ____-dimensional view of
the anatomy. - ✔✔Three
Which member of the radiation oncology team serves as a conduit for patient referrals to social
services? - ✔✔Radiation oncology nurse
MRI uses a low-energy form of ionizing radiation. - ✔✔False
Which member of the nuclear medicine health team is responsible for calibration and maintenance of
imaging equipment? - ✔✔Health physicist
Solutions 2025
What is another term for spin density? - ✔✔Proton density
Which of the following radiopharmaceuticals is used for thyroid uptake studies? - ✔✔Sodium iodide
(123I)
One tesla equals: - ✔✔10,000 gauss.
What is the most common injection site for a myelogram? - ✔✔L3-L4
The wrist should be placed into the pronated PA position for a long bone study of the upper limb. -
✔✔False (should be Supinated)
The smallest of the three pairs of salivary glands are the submandibular glands. - ✔✔False
PET is an acronym for: - ✔✔positron emission tomography.
Which type of ultrasound unit is used to examine the structure and behavior of flowing blood? -
✔✔Doppler
Medical ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves in the range of: - ✔✔1-20 MHz
Which of the following occupational workers must have conventional radiographic images of the orbits
taken before an MRI head scan? - ✔✔Machinist
What size needle is used to introduce the contrast media during a shoulder arthrogram? - ✔✔2 1/2- to -
3 1/2 inch spinal needle
, During an ultrasound procedure, gel is applied to the skin to prevent loss of signal between transducer
and skin, which would result in poor image. - ✔✔True
Imaging for a hysterosalpingography includes centering of the CR and image receptor to: - ✔✔2 inches
(5 cm) superior to the symphysis pubis.
Myelography is often contraindicated if a lumbar puncture has been performed within the previous: -
✔✔2 weeks
Why are CT studies not as commonly performed for long bone measurement as compared with
orthoroentgenography? - ✔✔CT involves high cost and specialized equipment
Which of the four segments of the uterine tube communicates with the uterine cavity? - ✔✔Interstitial
What is the most common clinical indication for a myelogram? - ✔✔HNP
What are some contraindications for myelography? - ✔✔Arachnoiditis, Blood in the CSF, Increased
intracranial pressure
Tissue heating, during an MRI procedure, is measured in: - ✔✔Watts per kilogram
The single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) camera provides a ____-dimensional view of
the anatomy. - ✔✔Three
Which member of the radiation oncology team serves as a conduit for patient referrals to social
services? - ✔✔Radiation oncology nurse
MRI uses a low-energy form of ionizing radiation. - ✔✔False
Which member of the nuclear medicine health team is responsible for calibration and maintenance of
imaging equipment? - ✔✔Health physicist
