Fluoroscopy

MCQ’s

1) If the fluoroscopic field of view (mode) is increased from 6 in to 9 in. There will
be an increase in:
a. The patient entrance exposure
b. The visibility of anatomical detail
c. The gain of the image intensifier tube.
d. The number of video scan lines

2) Visibility of detail in fluoroscopy can generally be improved by using:

a. Low KV
b. Small FOV (field of view).
c. Low MA
d. Low exposure rate

3) During fluoroscopy, the gain of the image intensifier tube can be increased by
increasing the:
a. KV
b. Density control
c. Gain control
d. Field of view.

4) The quantum noise in a fluoroscopic image can generally be reduced by

increasing:
a. The KV.
b. The field of view (mode).
c. Focal spot size.
d. None of the above.
5) In a conventional fluoroscopic system images are created and displayed at a
rate of:
a. 30 per second.
b. 120 per second
c. 525 per second
d. 1,024 per second

6) Fluoroscopy cannot be done without

a. Dye.
b. Anesthesia
c. Consent
d. Painkiller

7) Which of the following agents should not be used as an agent for fluoroscopy?
a) Silver
b) Bismuth
c) Thoria.
d) Tungsten

8) In a modern fluoroscope, the fluoroscopic x-ray tube:

A. can be under or over the table.
B. is always over the table
C. is always the same as the radiographic tube
D. is always under the table
E. Must have very high capacity
9) The term fluoroscope was invented by
A. Alexander bell
B. Hollis potter
C. Jan Marconi
D. Thomas Edison.
E. Wilhelm Roentgen

10) Fluoroscopy normally requires a tube current of:

A. 0.1- 1.0 mA
B. 1-5 mA
C. 5-10 mA
D. 10-100 mA
E. 10-1000mA
SEQ’s:

1- Explain the structure of and its importance in fluoroscopy.

2- Draw and explain the schematic diagram of fluoroscopy tube.

3- What is a contrast? Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of iodinated

contrasts.

4- Write a note on sialography.

5- What is BIRADS? Explain in detail