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1. Which of the following would be among the skills of the interventional radiologist? A. Introducing catheters, balloons, and stents through the skin under fluoroscopic guidance B. Interpreting diagnostic imaging such as ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs C. Operating diagnostic equipment and performing x-ray examinations D. All of these are within the specialty skills of an interventional radiologist. 2. Interpreting an imaging study while taking into account a patient’s medical history, physical exam, and laboratory studies is called: A. patient preparation. B. proper positioning. C. clinical correlation. D. dedicated studies. 3. Which of these is the term for a lung tissue abnormality that encroaches on space that is usually filled with air? A. Blunted costophrenic angle B. Air bronchogram C. Air-fluid level D. Air-space disease 4. Which of these is seen on a MRI when a structure outside of the field of view shows within the image? A. Contiguous images B. Summation artifact C. Aliasing artifact D. Stacked scans 5. Which of the following is NOT spelled correctly? A. Spiculated B. Trail of breast C. Strandy infiltrate D. Sacralization 6. A zone in a tubular structure NOT filled by contrast medium that has been injected is referred to as a: A. sonolucent. B. hypoaeration. C. filling defect. D. free air. 7. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding x-rays and the process of taking them? A. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. B. They can pass through most human tissue to expose photographic film to produce an image. C. No prints are made, so the image is a negative on a piece of film about the size of the patient. D. All of these are correct. 8. Which of the following statements BEST describes fluoroscopy? A. Continuous stream of x-rays creates an image on a screen. B. Used extensively with contrast media, such as in GI series and angiograms. C. No permanent image is made except for spot films. D. All of these are correct. 9. A body part that allows x-rays to pass freely, resulting in a darker or translucent area, is called: A. radiopaque. B. radiolucent. C. negative. D. positive. 10. X-rays can distinguish only four tissue densities, including __________ density, which shows bone, calculi, and metallic foreign bodies such as orthopedic hardware. A. metal B. water C. fat D. air or gas