Radiology Comprehensive Quiz
Test your knowledge on Radiology by answering the questions provided in this quiz.
1.
A patient is brought into the medical clinic with a history of recurrent and intermittent epigastric/retrosternal pain (heartburn), non-progressive dysphasia to both solids and liquids as well as regurgitation. Which of the following statements is true about the suspected clinical diagnosis?
2.
For questions 20-24 answer use the below image to answer:A 36 year old female patient presents to the radiology department. The above imaging study was done. Which was the most likely presenting complaint?
3.
Which parasite is associated with the above appearance?
4.
The 'sentinel loop' appearance on plain abdominal radiograph is seen in:
5.
Which one of the following is the most common type of Salter–Harris fracture, accounting for over 70% of growth-plate fractures of the immature skeleton?
6.
Which of the following statements is true about acute pancreatitis?
7.
Which statement is false concerning fracture-dislocation of the hip joint:
8.
Regarding the right atrium:
9.
In acute hematogenous osteomyelitis:
10.
A 36 year old woman presents to the outpatient department with 2 months history of bilateral wrist pain, swelling and stiffness. She mentions that the symptoms are particularly worse first thing in the morning. Hand x-rays show arthritic changes at the wrist, metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints. What is the most likely diagnosis?
11.
The following appear as echo free zones on ultrasound except:
12.
Which of the following imaging modalities best demonstrates VSD?
13.
When using MRI to stage non small cell carcinoma of the lung (NSCLC) , which of the following are true?
14.
Which is the most common complication of a hysterosalpingogram?
15.
A 5 year old girl is brought to the hospital on a Sunday afternoon with a history of acute onset stridor. Which of the following statements is true about foreign body ingestion in children?
16.
A 35 year old female patient presents with a palpable mass over the dorsal aspect of the left wrist. An ultrasound done shows an anechoic lesion with no vascularity. What is the likely diagnosis?
17.
Indications for abdominal ultrasound do not include:
18.
The listed structures can be identified on a sagittal T1 weighted MRI of the brain except?
19.
Urethral strictures are relatively common in adult males. Which of the following statements is false regarding the male urethra?
20.
From the chest radiograph below, what is the diagnosis?
21.
You are reviewing a plain chest radiograph in the chest clinic, which shows a lesion obscuring the right hemidiaphragm but spares the right cardiac silhouette. Which of the following structures forms the right cardiac border on the frontal chest radiograph?
22.
A 24-year old woman has marked increase in the size of her uterus between 26-30 weeks gestation. Obstetric ultrasound shows a marked increase in the amount of amniotic fluid. The fetus is normal for gestational age. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
23.
The following is the arrangement of the proximal row of small bones of the right anteroposterior view of the wrist:
24.
What is the most sensitive imaging modality for diagnosing Salter-Harris type V fracture:
25.
The following are indications for an intravenous urography except:
26.
The approximate CT density of CSF is:
27.
The following signs can be used to assess cardiovascular disease on plain chest radiography except:
28.
Which of the following is not a contrast study of the alimentary canal?
29.
A 40 year old man presents with severe right upper quadrant pain. The most appropriate imaging modality is:
30.
A 40 year old woman presents to you family planning clinic complaining that she can no longer feel the threads of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) which was placed in her uterus 4 years ago. She received normal menses one week ago. Which of the following are the most appropriate modalities for detecting a lost IUCD?
31.
In a 50 year old patient with similar findings, additional linear luminal filling defects are also identified. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
32.
A 30 year old woman presents with a history of neck swelling. Goitre is suspected and a neck ultrasound is performed. The following structures can be identified in this exam except:
33.
Ultrasound is not appropriate for imaging the following organs:
34.
A patient following a contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen presents with fever, pruritus, flushing, nausea and vomiting and generalised body pain shortly after the procedure. What is the most likely profile of the patient?
35.
A 30 year old male patient presents with a reduced sperm count on semianalysis. On testicular ultrasound, pampiniform plexus with reflux on valsava manoeuvre. What is the likely diagnosis?
36.
What type of contrast is used in MRI?
37.
Ultrasound imaging utilises what kind of energy to create an image?
38.
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 49 year old woman who presents with abdominal pain and the abdominal radiograph shows small bowel dilatation and air in the biliary tree?
39.
A 24 year old presents to the A/E unit after being involved in a road traffic accident. A CT scan of the head is performed and shows an extradural hematoma. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
40.
A patient presents in casualty complaining of itching, facial swelling and inability to speak or swallow. There is recent history of having had a CT scan done. The following are likely interventions EXCEPT?
41.
CT of the head/brain is the commonest CT examination in most radiology departments. Which of the following statements is true with respect to the image acquisition technique?
42.
Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) can be used to estimate the size of a heart on a plain chest radiograph. Which of the following statements is true regarding this statement?
43.
Multiple lucent skull lesions are found on a skull radiograph. Which of the following is the least likely diagnosis?
44.
A 14 year old boy presents with severe, acute scrotal swelling over the past 2 hours. The most appropriate urgent imaging modality is:
45.
Which is not a sign of pleural effusion on a posterior-anterior chest radiograph?
46.
A 10 year old boy is brought to the A/E department with acute onset jaundice, fever and abdominal pain. The following are sonographic features of acute hepatitis except:
47.
On MRI performed for a tender osteochondroma of the femoral metaphysis in an adult, which feature is most useful in determining the presence of malignant change:
48.
Which of the following imaging modalities will not demonstrate pulmonary artery hypertension?
49.
Which statement is false:
50.
Radiologically appreciable earliest sign of osteomyelitis is:
51.
A 65 year old lady presents with vomiting, abdominal pain and distension. She has a history of appendectomy 20 years ago. Small bowel dilatation is noted on abdominal plain radiography. What is the most likely cause of the above clinical findings?
52.
The following are radiographic features of rickets except?
53.
Bulges seen on the left in the normal chest radiograph includes all of the following except:
54.
A 50-year-old obese lady presents to the emergency department with severe right hypochondriac pain. A gallstone is suspected as the cause of her pain. Which would be the correct finding on abdominal ultrasound?
55.
Air in the urinary tract could result from the following conditions except:
56.
Uterine artery embolization is useful in the following conditions except:
57.
The following are indications of renal ultrasound except:
58.
During your rotation in the surgical outpatient clinic you clerk a 67 year old man who complains of hesitancy, frequency and dribbling go urine. Appropriate management includes which initial diagnostic test?
59.
Which of the following structures is not in the midline?
60.
A 35 year old patient presents with a history of a fall from a height with a GCS of 5/15 and paraplegia. What is the most appropriate imaging modality for such a case?
61.
Which of the following is not a feature of rheumatoid arthritis?
62.
All the following are true about iodinated intravascular contrast media except:
63.
Which statement is false concerning echocardiography
64.
The following are appropriate imaging modalities for ovaries:
65.
A young man presents with recurrent, severe, epigastric pain. Which statement is true
66.
The followings are indications of a barium meal except?
67.
A 36 year old expectant lady presents lower limb swelling and a diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis is suspected. A lower limb venous doppler is recommended for investigations. Which transducer would be used in this exam?
68.
As seen on radiographs of a paediatric skeleton, generalized appendicular findings of poor mineralization of the epiphyseal centres, widening of the growth plate and cupping/fraying of the metaphyses are all frequently associated with which condition?
69.
Please select the most appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis for a 72 year man who becomes acutely short of breath after a total hip replacement. Pulmonary embolism is suspected.
70.
Regarding the venous drainage of the head and neck, the following are false except:
71.
Which of the following bodies oversees the regulation of the medical use of radiation?
72.
A 23 year old lady presents with acute ankle pain after a fall while wearing high heels. What is the eponymous name for the fracture of the proximal fibula shaft with instability of the ankle joint?
73.
Which of the following is false regarding a good quality posterior-anterior chest radiograph? (select all that apply)
74.
Diffuse axonal injury(DAI) is a type of traumatic brain injury pattern where presentation includes altered neurological status with a severely depressed GCS. Which of the following is the imaging modality of choice to evaluate suspected DAI?
75.
A 65 year old man presents to the A/E unit with a history of chronic rectal bleeding and change in bowel habits. He currently presents with an acute history of abdominal distension and an inability to pass flatus and stool. The following statements are true about the suspected diagnosis except:
76.
A 40 year old is involved in a road traffic accident and is brought into the A/E unit. He is confused and has deep cuts on his scalp. A skull radiograph does not reveal any fractures. Which modality is the most appropriate for further imaging?
77.
The following levels are normal constrictions of the esophagus during a barium swallow study except?
79.
A 30-year-old Para 0 + 1 is referred for a Hysterosalpingogram to investigate the cause of her secondary infertility. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to hysterosalpingography?
80.
During a barium meal examination:
81.
Ultrasound examination is most appropriate in suspected:
82.
Which of the following is a requirement before performing a hysterosalpingogram?
83.
An orthopantomogram is taken to evaluate:
84.
Of the following which exhibits the 'target sign' sonographically?
85.
A 65-year old female is referred for imaging. A hand and wrist radiograph reveal juxta-articular osteopenia associated with reduced joint spaces and subchondral bone erosions in the radiocarpal, intercarpal and PIP joints with sparing of the DIP. What is the likely diagnosis?
86.
Which one of the following signs will point to small bowel obstruction?
87.
The following is an imaging feature of myocardial infarction on Thallium 201 scintiscan?
88.
A high frequency ultrasound transducer would be of most application in:
89.
An 83 year old male patient presents with abdominal distension with failure to pass stool and flatus. An X-ray done shows a centrally distended bowel loop with a coffee bean shape. The following are possible complications except:
90.
Which of the following is an important patient preparation step before a transvaginal pelvic ultrasound that determines technical quality of the imaging?
91.
The following statements are true about large bowel obstruction except?
92.
A 1 month old infant presents with history of choking during feeds. Which of the following is the best modality for diagnosing a tracheo-esophageal fistula?
93.
Please select the most appropriate test to confirm the diagnosis for a 65 year old woman who becomes short of breath and is suspected of having acute left ventricular failure:
94.
A 45 year old male presents with respiratory distress of three hours duration. Xray neck lateraling view shows thumb sign as reported by radiologist. The diagnosis is:
95.
In a first trimester of pregnancy, which is a normal finding on a transvaginal ultrasound?
96.
A middle-aged female patient comes with complaints of recurrent colicky right upper quadrant abdominal pain especially after a fat-rich meal. Which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to the likely diagnosis?
97.
The following require the use of a linear ultrasound probe for the most accurate diagnosis except:
98.
Exposure to ionising radiation predisposes to which one of the following diseases?
99.
Hip fractures are best evaluated on which imaging modality?
100.
Concerning MRI of the brain which statement is false?
