Chapter 2: Radiology Report Flashcards
What does X-rays uses to produce images of the body, bones, joints, and organs?
Electromagnetic Radiation.
what does Computerized Tomography scans (CT scans) use to produce cross-sectional images inside the body, as well as three dimensional images?
Computer Processing and X-ray images.
What does Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) uses to create images of the organs and tissues inside the body?
A magnetic field and Radio Waves.
MRIs are contraindicated for patients with?
Pacemakers or Medical Implants.
Does Ultrasounds involve radiation?
No.
What produce images of organs and structures in the body in Ultrasounds?
High-frequency sound waves.
What does Nuclear Medicine use to diagnose and treat various medical conditions?
Radioactive Materials.
What does a Fluoroscopy use to capture real-time images of a body part in motion?
A continuous X-ray beam.
