MMT Patient Positioning

Question 1

What does CT stand for in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

Computed Tomography

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Cardiac Testing

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Clinical Therapy

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Central Treatment

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of CT over conventional X-ray?

Accepted Answer

CT provides cross-sectional images with superior soft tissue contrast

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CT uses no radiation

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CT is cheaper

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CT takes less time

Question 3

What is the purpose of contrast media in CT scans?

Accepted Answer

To enhance the visibility of specific structures and pathology

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To reduce radiation dose

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To speed up the scan

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To make the patient comfortable

Question 4

What is the ALARA principle in radiation safety?

Accepted Answer

As Low As Reasonably Achievable — minimize radiation exposure

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Always Lock And Restrict Access

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Automated Limiting Adjustment for Radiation Applications

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All Labs And Rooms Assessed

Question 5

What is a Hounsfield unit?

Accepted Answer

A quantitative measurement of tissue density on CT images

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A unit of radiation dose

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A measure of scan speed

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A unit of image resolution

Question 6

What is the window level and window width on CT images?

Accepted Answer

Settings that control the brightness and contrast of displayed images

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Physical measurements of the CT scanner

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Patient positioning parameters

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Scan speed controls