Imaging in trauma cases MCQs Radiology

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

1. The initial imaging study for suspected rib fractures in trauma patients is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


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


3. In cases of suspected pelvic fractures, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


4. The “FAST” (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) exam is primarily used to assess:
a) Abdominal injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Brain hemorrhage
d) Spinal injuries
Answer: a) Abdominal injuries


5. For suspected traumatic brain injury in an unconscious patient, the initial imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


6. The imaging modality of choice for evaluating suspected aortic dissection following trauma is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


7. For diagnosing suspected abdominal organ injuries in trauma patients, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


8. The initial imaging study for suspected shoulder dislocation in trauma cases is typically:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


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


10. For assessing suspected liver lacerations or injuries, the initial imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


11. In trauma cases involving suspected fractures of the extremities, the first-line imaging study is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


12. For evaluating suspected traumatic hemothorax, the initial imaging study is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


13. The imaging study best suited for evaluating suspected spinal fractures in trauma patients is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


14. The “CT angiography” is particularly useful for diagnosing:
a) Vascular injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Soft tissue injuries
d) Joint dislocations
Answer: a) Vascular injuries


15. For assessing suspected gastrointestinal perforation in trauma cases, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


16. The initial imaging for suspected traumatic pneumothorax is typically:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


17. For diagnosing “traumatic brain hemorrhage,” the preferred imaging modality is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


18. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating “abdominal trauma” in children is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


19. In the emergency setting, “contrast-enhanced CT” is crucial for assessing:
a) Abdominal vascular injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Joint dislocations
d) Soft tissue injuries
Answer: a) Abdominal vascular injuries


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


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


22. The imaging modality of choice for assessing suspected “traumatic pelvic injuries” is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


23. For assessing “traumatic abdominal injuries” in pregnant patients, the preferred imaging modality is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


24. The initial imaging for suspected “blunt abdominal trauma” is typically:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


25. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating suspected “traumatic rib fractures” is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


26. For diagnosing “traumatic thoracic aortic injury,” the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


27. The “CT scan” is preferred for evaluating suspected “traumatic fractures” of the:
a) Spine
b) Extremities
c) Pelvis
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above


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


29. The imaging modality of choice for evaluating “complex bone injuries” in trauma patients is:
a) MRI
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) MRI


30. For suspected “traumatic brain injuries,” the first-line imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


31. The preferred initial imaging study for “traumatic abdominal organ injuries” in children is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


32. For evaluating “traumatic hip dislocations,” the imaging study of choice is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


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


34. For diagnosing “blunt trauma to the liver,” the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


35. The “CT scan with contrast” is particularly useful for diagnosing:
a) Vascular injuries
b) Bone fractures
c) Joint dislocations
d) Abdominal masses
Answer: a) Vascular injuries


36. In trauma cases, “fluoroscopy” can be used for:
a) Real-time imaging of fractures
b) Assessing soft tissue injuries
c) Evaluating spinal abnormalities
d) Diagnosing abdominal conditions
Answer: a) Real-time imaging of fractures


37. For evaluating “traumatic injuries of the pelvis,” the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


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


39. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating “traumatic injuries of the brain” in adults is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


40. For diagnosing “traumatic abdominal injuries” in stable patients, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


41. The preferred imaging study for “traumatic injuries of the spine” is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


42. For suspected “pulmonary embolism” in trauma patients, the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


43. For assessing “traumatic injuries to the abdominal organs,” the initial imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


44. The initial imaging study for suspected “blunt head trauma” in emergency settings is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


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


46. For evaluating suspected “abdominal injuries” in trauma patients with contrast, the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


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


48. The imaging modality best suited for evaluating “complex abdominal trauma” is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


49. For suspected “hip fractures” in trauma cases, the imaging study of choice is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


50. The “ultrasound” is particularly useful for assessing:
a) Soft tissue injuries in trauma
b) Bone fractures
c) Abdominal masses
d) Spinal conditions
Answer: a) Soft tissue injuries in trauma