Emergency Radiology MCQs Radiology

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 14, 2024

1. The imaging modality of choice for evaluating acute abdominal pain in the emergency setting is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


2. In suspected acute appendicitis, the first-line imaging study is:
a) Ultrasound
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) CT scan
Answer: a) Ultrasound


3. For evaluating trauma to the chest and suspected pneumothorax, the preferred initial imaging is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


4. The “FAST” exam in emergency radiology is used to assess for:
a) Abdominal bleeding
b) Brain hemorrhage
c) Bone fractures
d) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: a) Abdominal bleeding


5. The preferred imaging modality for diagnosing acute stroke is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


6. In suspected acute pelvic fractures, the initial imaging study is typically:
a) Pelvic X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: b) CT scan


7. For evaluating suspected intracranial hemorrhage in trauma patients, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


8. The “C-spine” series is crucial for assessing:
a) Cervical spine injuries
b) Abdominal trauma
c) Chest conditions
d) Pelvic fractures
Answer: a) Cervical spine injuries


9. In suspected aortic dissection, the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


10. The initial imaging study for suspected renal colic or kidney stones is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


11. The “ABCs” of trauma assessment in emergency radiology stand for:
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
b) Abdomen, Brain, Chest
c) Arm, Back, Chest
d) Assessment, Bones, Cardiac
Answer: a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation


12. For evaluating suspected fractures in extremities, the initial imaging study is typically:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


13. The “RADS” system is used in emergency radiology to classify:
a) Radiological findings
b) Emergency room protocols
c) Patient response times
d) Trauma severity
Answer: a) Radiological findings


14. The imaging modality of choice for evaluating suspected pulmonary embolism is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


15. In emergency situations, the use of “contrast-enhanced CT” is crucial for assessing:
a) Vascular conditions
b) Bone fractures
c) Soft tissue injuries
d) Joint dislocations
Answer: a) Vascular conditions


16. The “CT angiography” is particularly useful for diagnosing:
a) Aortic aneurysms
b) Bone fractures
c) Abdominal masses
d) Soft tissue infections
Answer: a) Aortic aneurysms


17. The imaging modality that provides real-time assessment of abdominal injuries in trauma patients is:
a) Ultrasound
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) X-ray
Answer: a) Ultrasound


18. For evaluating suspected spinal cord injuries in trauma patients, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) MRI
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) MRI


19. The “portable X-ray” is often used in emergency settings to assess:
a) Bedside trauma
b) Abdominal conditions
c) Soft tissue injuries
d) Head injuries
Answer: a) Bedside trauma


20. In suspected acute myocardial infarction, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


21. The initial imaging for suspected fractures of the pelvis is typically:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: c) CT scan


22. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating “acute abdomen” in pregnant patients is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


23. For assessing suspected traumatic brain injuries in emergency settings, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


24. The “abdominal X-ray” in emergency radiology is primarily used to assess:
a) Bowel obstruction
b) Spinal fractures
c) Cardiac conditions
d) Brain abnormalities
Answer: a) Bowel obstruction


25. The imaging study of choice for evaluating suspected “acute gastrointestinal bleeding” is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


26. In the emergency setting, “contrast-enhanced MRI” is particularly useful for assessing:
a) Soft tissue injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Abdominal conditions
d) Cardiac defects
Answer: a) Soft tissue injuries


27. For assessing suspected “traumatic hemothorax,” the imaging modality of choice is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


28. The initial imaging study for suspected “neonatal respiratory distress” is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


29. The “ultrasound” is particularly useful in emergency radiology for assessing:
a) Soft tissue injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Spinal abnormalities
d) Cardiac conditions
Answer: a) Soft tissue injuries


30. The “CT scan with contrast” is preferred for evaluating:
a) Abdominal injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Joint dislocations
d) Soft tissue injuries
Answer: a) Abdominal injuries


31. For diagnosing “acute dissection of the aorta,” the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


32. In suspected “neonatal brain injury,” the preferred initial imaging study is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


33. The use of “fluoroscopy” in emergency radiology is useful for:
a) Real-time assessment of fractures
b) Soft tissue injuries
c) Cardiac conditions
d) Abdominal masses
Answer: a) Real-time assessment of fractures


34. For evaluating suspected “traumatic spleen injury,” the initial imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


35. The “CT scan” with “contrast” is preferred for assessing suspected:
a) Pulmonary embolism
b) Bone fractures
c) Spinal injuries
d) Soft tissue injuries
Answer: a) Pulmonary embolism


36. The “MRI” is particularly useful in emergency settings for assessing:
a) Soft tissue injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Cardiac defects
Answer: a) Soft tissue injuries


37. For diagnosing “acute appendicitis” in children, the imaging study of choice is:
a) Ultrasound
b) CT scan
c) X-ray
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


38. The initial imaging for suspected “traumatic rib fractures” is typically:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


39. For assessing “pelvic injuries” in trauma patients, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


40. The “ultrasound” is particularly useful in the emergency setting for evaluating:
a) Abdominal trauma
b) Bone fractures
c) Spinal cord injuries
d) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: a) Abdominal trauma


41. For diagnosing “cardiac tamponade” in trauma patients, the initial imaging study is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


42. The imaging study of choice for assessing “traumatic brain injury” in unconscious patients is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


43. For suspected “blunt abdominal trauma,” the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


44. The “chest X-ray” is initially used in emergency radiology to assess for:
a) Pneumothorax
b) Abdominal masses
c) Bone fractures
d) Spinal cord injuries
Answer: a) Pneumothorax


45. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating “traumatic shoulder injuries” is:
a) MRI
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) MRI


46. For assessing “acute vascular injuries,” the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT angiography
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT angiography


47. The “CT scan” is preferred in emergency settings for evaluating:
a) Complex fractures
b) Soft tissue injuries
c) Cardiac defects
d) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: a) Complex fractures


48. The initial imaging study for suspected “gallbladder disease” in an emergency setting is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


49. For evaluating “traumatic injuries” in children, the imaging modality of choice is typically:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


50. In the emergency setting, “MRI” is particularly useful for evaluating:
a) Soft tissue injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Abdominal conditions
d) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: a) Soft tissue injuries