Rapid diagnosis techniques MCQs Radiology

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

1. The initial imaging study used for rapid diagnosis of suspected pneumothorax is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


2. For rapid assessment of traumatic injuries in the emergency department, the first-line imaging technique is typically:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


3. The imaging modality of choice for quickly diagnosing a suspected acute appendicitis is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


4. In cases of suspected stroke, the rapid imaging study to identify acute hemorrhage is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


5. The rapid diagnostic tool for detecting cardiac tamponade in trauma patients is:
a) Ultrasound
b) CT scan
c) X-ray
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


6. For quick evaluation of suspected abdominal trauma in stable patients, the preferred imaging technique is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


7. The imaging study best suited for rapid diagnosis of suspected spinal fractures is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


8. In emergency settings, the modality of choice for assessing severe head trauma rapidly is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


9. For quick assessment of suspected pulmonary embolism, the imaging technique 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 diagnosing a suspected traumatic hemothorax is typically:
a) Chest X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


11. For rapid evaluation of suspected biliary obstruction, the preferred imaging modality is:
a) Ultrasound
b) CT scan
c) X-ray
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


12. The rapid diagnostic technique for detecting fractures of the extremities is:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


13. The initial imaging study for a rapid diagnosis of suspected aortic dissection is:
a) CT scan with contrast
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan with contrast


14. For immediate assessment of suspected traumatic brain injury in unconscious patients, the preferred imaging technique is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


15. In cases of suspected pelvic fractures, the rapid imaging technique of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


16. The imaging modality best suited for rapid diagnosis of suspected gallbladder disease is:
a) Ultrasound
b) CT scan
c) X-ray
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


17. For quick evaluation of suspected joint dislocations, the initial imaging study is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


18. The rapid imaging study for suspected acute bowel obstruction is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


19. For immediate assessment of soft tissue injuries, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) MRI
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) MRI


20. The preferred imaging study for rapidly diagnosing traumatic injuries of the liver is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


21. The rapid diagnostic tool for evaluating suspected traumatic injuries in neonates is:
a) Ultrasound
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) MRI
Answer: a) Ultrasound


22. For quick diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries in the chest, the imaging study of choice is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


23. The initial imaging technique for evaluating suspected traumatic spinal cord injuries is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


24. For rapid assessment of suspected traumatic injuries to the kidneys, the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


25. The imaging modality best suited for immediate diagnosis of suspected facial fractures is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


26. The initial imaging study for rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic ruptures in the abdomen is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


27. For quick evaluation of suspected injuries to the spine in trauma cases, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


28. The imaging study of choice for immediate diagnosis of suspected traumatic hemorrhage in the brain is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


29. For rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries of the pelvis, the preferred imaging technique is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


30. The initial imaging study for suspected traumatic injuries of the spleen is typically:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


31. The rapid diagnostic tool for evaluating suspected traumatic brain injuries in children is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


32. For immediate assessment of suspected rib fractures, the preferred imaging study is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


33. The imaging study best suited for rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic dislocations is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


34. For quick evaluation of suspected traumatic injuries in the abdomen, the imaging study of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


35. The preferred imaging modality for rapid assessment of suspected soft tissue injuries is:
a) MRI
b) X-ray
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) MRI


36. For immediate diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries to the large bowel, the imaging technique of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


37. The imaging study used for rapid diagnosis of traumatic pneumothorax is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


38. For quick evaluation of suspected traumatic injuries in the neck, the preferred imaging study is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


39. The initial imaging study for rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries of the thoracic spine is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


40. For immediate assessment of suspected traumatic injuries to the small bowel, the imaging modality of choice is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


41. The imaging study best suited for rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic rib fractures is:
a) Chest X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) Chest X-ray


42. For evaluating suspected traumatic injuries in the abdomen, the rapid diagnostic tool is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


43. The imaging modality of choice for quick diagnosis of suspected traumatic brain hemorrhage is:
a) CT scan
b) MRI
c) X-ray
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


44. For rapid evaluation of suspected traumatic injuries of the shoulder, the preferred imaging study is:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


45. The initial imaging study for diagnosing suspected traumatic fractures in children is:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


46. For immediate diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries of the hip, the imaging study of choice is:
a) X-ray
b) CT scan
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


47. The imaging modality best suited for rapid assessment of suspected traumatic injuries in the chest is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


48. For quick evaluation of suspected traumatic injuries of the knee, the preferred imaging study is:
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) X-ray


49. The rapid diagnostic tool for suspected traumatic injuries to the abdomen is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan


50. The imaging study used for rapid diagnosis of suspected traumatic injuries to the pelvis is:
a) CT scan
b) X-ray
c) MRI
d) Ultrasound
Answer: a) CT scan