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Radiology and Diagnostic ImagingRadiology
1. State the function of radiographs in medicine - correct answer ✔✔It is used to diagnose or treat
patients by recording images of the internal structure of the body to assess the presence or absence of
disease, foreign objects, and structural damage or anomaly.
Radiology
2.Explain the importance of proper patient
preparation for radiographic examination - correct answer ✔✔Because they may contain small amounts
of metal that can be seen on the radiograph and may interfere with interpretation.
- if the patient does not prepare properly the radiograph may be poor quality and the procedure may
need to be rescheduled
Radiology
3. Explain the functions of contrast medium - correct answer ✔✔Contrast materials, also called contrast
agents or contrast media, are used to improve pictures of the inside of the body produced by x-rays,
computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and ultrasound. Often, contrast
materials allow the radiologist to distinguish normal from abnormal conditions.
Radiology
4. Describe the purpose of a floral scope - correct answer ✔✔Fluoroscopy is a type of dynamic
examination meaning that they are live moving x-rays
G.I. tract studies and Angeo graphs
Radiology
5. Describe each of the following positions use for a radiographic examination - correct answer
✔✔Anteroposterior: relating to or directed toward both front and back.
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