imaging procedures Flashcards

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during axial scanning
spatial resolution?
scan time ?
patient dose?

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increased spatial resolution
increased scan time
increased patient dose

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helical scanning
spatial resolution?
scan time ?
patient dose?

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decreased spatial resolution
decreased scan time
decreased patient dose

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What does volume mean in CT

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entire area acquired with one tube rotation

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Thin slices =
_______ noise and ______ resolution

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high noise and high resolution

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thick slices =
________ noise and ______ resolution

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low noise and low resolution

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slice interval
interval = thickness
interval > thickness
interval < thickness

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slices start where another stops
gaps between slices
overlapping slices

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contrast volume for pedi patients

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1mL per lb

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what happens during a contrast injection using timing bolus?

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small bolus of contrast is injected into the patient and monitored. post test, the tech will look at images and pick the highest contrast enhancement time. the scan will be preformed at that injection time

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Initial evaluation of stroke, headache, vertigo, and seizures are an indication for which type of scan?

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ct head wo

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CT head wo:
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- axial preferred
slice parameters- 2.5 thick in posterior fossa and 5.0mm thick through vertex
gantry tilt- parallel to OML
contrast- wo for trauma or stroke. with for tumors or infection
algorithm- standard (80 ww and 30 wl) and bone (2500 ww and 600 wl)

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CT facial bones
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical
slice parameters- 1.25mm
gantry tilt- parallel to hard palate
contrast- wo for fracture or trauma and with for mass swelling, abscess) 45 seconds post injection
algorithm- standard (400 ww and 40 wl) bone (2500 ww and 600 wl)

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facial trauma, mass, swelling, infection, and dental abscess indicates which type of scan?

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CT facial bones

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Proptosis (budging in the eye), pain, vision changes, abnormalities are indications of which type of scan?

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CT orbits

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CT orbits
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical
slice parameters- 1.5 higher spatial resolution
gantry tilt- parallel to hard palate
contrast- wo for trauma or fracture. with for mass or swelling 60 seconds post injection
algorithm- standard (400 ww and 40 wl) bone (3500 ww and 600 wl)

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survey of sinuses, sinusitis, sinus pain indicates which type of scan?

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CT sinuses

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CT sinuses
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical
slice parameters- 3.75mm
gantry tilt- direct coronals perpendicular to hard palate (pt prone with head up for air fluid levels)
contrast- none
algorithm- bone (2500ww and 600 wl)

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pain, ataxia (loss of coordination), and hearing loss are indications for which type of scan?

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CT temporal bone

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CT temporal bone
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical
slice parameters- .625 thickness and .315 interval with overlapping slices
gantry tilt- direct coronals with pt prone and head up
contrast- none
algorithm- bone (2500ww and 600wl)

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Vascular abnormalities, aneurysm, AV malformation, not stroke are indications for which type of scan?

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CTA head

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CTA head
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical and inferior to superior
slice parameters- .625mm
gantry tilt- none
contrast- 100-150mL @ 4 using bolus tracking or timing bolus ROI at aortic arch
algorithm- standard (400 ww and 40 wl)

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21
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stroke, aneurysm, and dissection are indications for which type of scan

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CTA head and neck

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CTA head and neck:
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical (inferior to superior)
slice parameters- 1.25
gantry tilt- none
contrast- 100-150mL @ 4 using bolus tracking or timing bolus with ROI at ascending aorta or aortic arch
algorithm-standard (400ww and 40wl)

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stroke, sinusitis, cerebral sinus thrombosis are indications for which type of scan?

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CT head venogram

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CT head venogram:
scan type-
slice parameters-
gantry tilt-
contrast-
algorithm-

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scan type- helical (superior to inferior)
slice parameters- 2.5
gantry tilt- none
contrast- 45 second delay
algorithm- standard (400ww and 40wl)

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Which scan is best for a brain tumor?
MRI
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which scan is best for spinal stenosis?
myelogram
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which scan is best for a spinal tumor?
MRI
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CT Spine: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters- cervical: 1.25 thoracic: 2.5 lumber: 2.5 gantry tilt- none contrast-none algorithm- bone (2500ww and 600wl) standard (400ww and 40wl)
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spinal cord impingement, radiculopathy, disc injuries, fractures are indications for which type of scan?
CT myelogram
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CT myelogram: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters- 1.25 gantry tilt- none contrast- intrathecal contrast injected into subarachnoid space and roll patient before scanning algorithm- bone
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CT chest scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters- 5mm and include adrenal glands gantry tilt- none contrast- 100mL @ 3 with 30 second delay algorithm- standard (400 ww and 40wl) lung (1800ww and -600wl)
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aortic aneurysm, chest or back pain, dyspnea, or pressure changes are indications of which type of scan?
CTA chest aorta
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CTA Chest aorta: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters-2.5 include thyroid gland to adrenal glands gantry tilt- none contrast- 100-150mL @ 4 with bolus tracking with ROI at descending aorta algorithm- standard (400ww and 40wl) lung (1800ww and -600wl)
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CTA chest PE: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters-2.5mm gantry tilt- none contrast- 100-150mL @ 4 using bolus tracking with ROI at Carina or left atrium algorithm- standard (400ww and 4wl) lung (1800ww and -600wl)
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lung disease, emphysema, and COPD are indications for which type of scan?
CT high resolution chest
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CT high resolution chest: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- axial slice parameters- 1.25 with interval 10-20mm gantry tilt- none contrast-none algorithm- edge enhancing, lung, bone
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CTA abdomen and pelvis: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters- 2.5mm above diaphragm through pubic symphysis gantry tilt- none contrast-150mL @4 using bolus tracking with ROI at abdominal aorta at diaphragm algorithm- standard (400ww and 40wl)
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CTA runoff: scan type- slice parameters- gantry tilt- contrast- algorithm-
scan type- helical slice parameters- 1.25 gantry tilt- none contrast- 150mL @ 4 using bolus algorithm- standard (400ww and 40 wl)
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what is prospectively scanning mean?
patient is only scanned during diastole
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what is retrospectively scanning mean
continuous scan
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what does beta blocker medication do?
slows the heart rate and prevent arrhythmias
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what does nitroglycerin do?
dilates coronary arteries and prevents spasms
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CT multiphase liver. the 2nd scan is performed in an arterial phase using how long of a delay? what pathologies will be visible?
30 seconds primary liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma
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CT multiphase liver. the 3rd scan is performed in a portal venous phase using how long of a delay? what pathologies will be visible?
60 seconds metastatic liver cancer
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CT multiphase liver. the 4th scan is performed in a delay phase using how long of a delay? what pathologies will be visible?
5+ minutes benign tumors or hemangiomas
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what is metoclopramide or raglan used for during a scan?
stimulates stomach emptying
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what is glucagon used for during a scan?
stops peristalsis
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what are they delay phases on a CT soft tissue head and neck?
20 seconds=arterial 45seconds=venous 90 seconds = delay
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CT of the kidneys. the 2nd scan is performed using a 30 second delay which is what phase? what does it show?
arterial corticomedullary renal arteries and cortex
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CT of the kidneys. the 3rd scan is performed using a 90 second delay which is what phase? what does it show?
venous nephron evaluation
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CT of the kidneys. the 3rd scan is performed using a 4 minute delay which is what phase? what does it show?
delay excretory collecting system and renal pelvis
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a CT of the adrenals require 2 sets of delayed scans. what are they?
60 second = portal venous 15 minute
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what is the scan delay time on a CT urogram?
4 minutes