Here are some **Best Choice Questions (BCQs)** based on the content
of the lecture:
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### **1. What is the primary use of diagnostic radiology?**
A. To treat diseases
B. To diagnose diseases
C. To perform surgeries
D. To monitor patient vitals
**Answer:** B. To diagnose diseases
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### **2. Which of the following is NOT a basic radiographic density?**
A. Air
B. Fat
C. Bone
D. Water
**Answer:** D. Water
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### **3. Who discovered X-rays?**
A. Marie Curie
B. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen 8 November 1895
C. Godfrey Hounsfield
D. Paul Lauterbur
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### **4. What happens to X-rays when they pass through air?**
A. They are absorbed
B. They are blocked
C. They pass through and darken the film
D. They create a bright image
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### **5. Which imaging technique is best suited for viewing bone
injuries?**
A. MRI
B. Ultrasound
C. CT Scan
D. Mammography
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### **6. What is the main advantage of MRI over CT scans?**
A. It is faster
B. It does not use radiation
C. It is cheaper
D. It is better for bone imaging
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### **7. Which of the following is a disadvantage of MRI compared to
CT scans?**
A. It uses radiation
B. It is more expensive
C. It is less detailed
D. It cannot image soft tissues
**Answer:** B. It is more expensive
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### **8. What is the primary use of mammography?**
A. To image the brain
B. To screen for breast cancer
C. To diagnose bone fractures
D. To monitor lung function
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### **9. Which of the following is a real-time and non-invasive imaging
technique?**
A. CT Scan
B. MRI
C. Ultrasound
D. X-ray
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### **10. What is the main principle behind X-ray imaging?**
A. Magnetic fields
B. Sound waves
C. Shadow imaging
D. Radio waves
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### **11. Which of the following materials will appear brightest on an
X-ray image?**
A. Air
B. Fat
C. Bone
D. Metal
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### **12. What is the primary advantage of ultrasound imaging?**
A. It uses radiation
B. It is real-time and non-invasive
C. It is expensive
D. It is used for bone imaging
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### **13. Which imaging technique is best suited for examining soft
tissues like ligaments and tendons?**
A. CT Scan
B. X-ray
C. MRI
D. Ultrasound
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### **14. What is the main disadvantage of CT scans compared to MRI?
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A. They are more expensive
B. They use radiation
C. They are slower
D. They cannot image bones
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### **15. Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic imaging study?**
A. Plain X-rays
B. CT Scan
C. Blood test
D. MRI
**Answer:** C. Blood test
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### **16. What is the primary use of angiography?**
A. To image bones
B. To image blood vessels
C. To image the brain
D. To image soft tissues
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### **17. Which of the following is true about X-rays?**
A. They are a form of sound waves
B. They are a form of light
C. They are a form of magnetic fields
D. They are a form of radio waves
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### **18. What is the main advantage of CT scans in emergency rooms?
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A. They are cheaper
B. They are faster
C. They do not use radiation
D. They are better for soft tissue imaging
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### **19. Which of the following imaging techniques uses magnetic
fields?**
A. X-ray
B. CT Scan
C. MRI
D. Ultrasound
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### **20. What is the primary use of functional MRI (fMRI)?**
A. To image bones
B. To image blood vessels
C. To study brain function
D. To diagnose lung problems
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### **21. Which of the following is a characteristic of ultrasound
imaging?**
A. It uses ionizing radiation
B. It is expensive
C. It is non-invasive
D. It is slow
**Answer:** C. It is non-invasive
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### **22. What is the main disadvantage of X-rays compared to MRI?**
A. They are more expensive
B. They use radiation
C. They are slower
D. They cannot image bones
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### **23. Which of the following is true about the history of CT scans?
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A. They were developed before X-rays
B. They were developed by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
C. They were developed by Godfrey Hounsfield
D. They were developed in the 19th century
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### **24. What is the primary use of a lordotic X-ray view?**
A. To image the spine
B. To image the chest
C. To image the skull
D. To image the abdomen
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### **25. Which of the following is a characteristic of MRI imaging?**
A. It uses sound waves
B. It uses magnetic fields
C. It uses ionizing radiation
D. It is primarily used for bone imaging
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These questions cover the key concepts from the lecture and can be
used for assessment or review purposes. Let me know if you need more
questions or further clarification!
