1|Page
BONE DENSITOMETRY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Bone densitometry - ANSWER ✔✔-General term encompassing the art and science of measuring bone
mineral density content and density of specific skeletal sites or whole body.
What is the purpose of bone densitometry? - ANSWER ✔✔-* measure BMD (bone mineral density)
* detect bone loss
* establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis
* asses and individual's risk for fracture
* asses the response o therapy
What is the skeletons purpose? - ANSWER ✔✔-* supports body and protects vital organs
* manufactures red blood cells
sores minerals such as calcium and phosphate
2 basic types of bone are: - ANSWER ✔✔-1) Cortical- outer layer; thick fibrous
2) Trabecular- inner layer; weblike
Bone remodeling - ANSWER ✔✔-Process by which old bone is replaced by new bone. (constant process)
Reabsorption in bone remodeling: - ANSWER ✔✔-Osteoclasts-
Formation in bone remodeling: - ANSWER ✔✔-Osteoblasts-
Maximum bone mass usually achieved between ________ years of age. - ANSWER ✔✔-20 to 30 years
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
, 2|Page
The period of decreasing bone mass starts when?
(for women and men) - ANSWER ✔✔-At about age 50 in women and around age 65 in men
When does decreasing bone mass become more pronounced in women? Why? - ANSWER ✔✔-At
menopause,because of the loss of bone preserving estrogen.
What are the determinants for decreasing bone mass? - ANSWER ✔✔-Hereditary and lifestyle factors.
Bone mineral content (BMC) - ANSWER ✔✔-Measurement of the quality or mass of bone measured in
grams.
Bone mineral density (BMD) - ANSWER ✔✔-The ratio of BMC to projected are of the bone and the
calculated quantity has units of g/cm²
What are the bone health recommendations?
(5) - ANSWER ✔✔-* Daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D
* Engage in regular weigh-bearing and resistance exercise
* Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
* Talk o a health care provider about bone health
* Have bone density exam and take medication when appropriate
What are some sources for calcium? - ANSWER ✔✔-* yogurt
* milk
* some cheese
* tofu
* salmon
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
BONE DENSITOMETRY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
Bone densitometry - ANSWER ✔✔-General term encompassing the art and science of measuring bone
mineral density content and density of specific skeletal sites or whole body.
What is the purpose of bone densitometry? - ANSWER ✔✔-* measure BMD (bone mineral density)
* detect bone loss
* establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis
* asses and individual's risk for fracture
* asses the response o therapy
What is the skeletons purpose? - ANSWER ✔✔-* supports body and protects vital organs
* manufactures red blood cells
sores minerals such as calcium and phosphate
2 basic types of bone are: - ANSWER ✔✔-1) Cortical- outer layer; thick fibrous
2) Trabecular- inner layer; weblike
Bone remodeling - ANSWER ✔✔-Process by which old bone is replaced by new bone. (constant process)
Reabsorption in bone remodeling: - ANSWER ✔✔-Osteoclasts-
Formation in bone remodeling: - ANSWER ✔✔-Osteoblasts-
Maximum bone mass usually achieved between ________ years of age. - ANSWER ✔✔-20 to 30 years
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
, 2|Page
The period of decreasing bone mass starts when?
(for women and men) - ANSWER ✔✔-At about age 50 in women and around age 65 in men
When does decreasing bone mass become more pronounced in women? Why? - ANSWER ✔✔-At
menopause,because of the loss of bone preserving estrogen.
What are the determinants for decreasing bone mass? - ANSWER ✔✔-Hereditary and lifestyle factors.
Bone mineral content (BMC) - ANSWER ✔✔-Measurement of the quality or mass of bone measured in
grams.
Bone mineral density (BMD) - ANSWER ✔✔-The ratio of BMC to projected are of the bone and the
calculated quantity has units of g/cm²
What are the bone health recommendations?
(5) - ANSWER ✔✔-* Daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D
* Engage in regular weigh-bearing and resistance exercise
* Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
* Talk o a health care provider about bone health
* Have bone density exam and take medication when appropriate
What are some sources for calcium? - ANSWER ✔✔-* yogurt
* milk
* some cheese
* tofu
* salmon
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
