Imaging in trauma cases MCQs

What is the first imaging modality commonly used in trauma cases?
- A) MRI
- B) CT scan
- C) Ultrasound
- D) X-ray
Which imaging technique is preferred for assessing abdominal trauma?
- A) CT scan with contrast
- B) Plain X-ray
- C) MRI
- D) PET scan
What is the primary benefit of using ultrasound in trauma cases?
- A) Real-time assessment
- B) High resolution
- C) Detailed soft tissue imaging
- D) No need for patient positioning
In a trauma patient, which type of CT scan is often used to evaluate for hemorrhage?
- A) CT angiography
- B) CT enterography
- C) CT myelography
- D) CT colonography
What is the purpose of using a FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) exam?
- A) Assess for fractures
- B) Detect free fluid or blood
- C) Evaluate soft tissue injuries
- D) Measure organ size
Which imaging finding is most indicative of a pneumothorax?
- A) Visceral pleural line
- B) Mediastinal shift
- C) Consolidation
- D) Ground-glass opacity
What imaging modality is the gold standard for diagnosing vascular injuries in trauma?
- A) Ultrasound
- B) CT angiography
- C) X-ray
- D) MRI
In cases of suspected cervical spine injury, what imaging technique is preferred?
- A) CT scan of the cervical spine
- B) Plain X-ray
- C) MRI of the cervical spine
- D) CT scan of the chest
Which imaging study is least effective for detecting acute fractures?
- A) CT scan
- B) Ultrasound
- C) MRI
- D) X-ray
What is the main advantage of using MRI in trauma cases?
- A) Excellent soft tissue contrast
- B) Speed of acquisition
- C) Cost-effectiveness
- D) Simplicity of the procedure
What imaging technique is often used to evaluate intra-abdominal injuries in children after trauma?
- A) CT scan
- B) Ultrasound
- C) MRI
- D) X-ray
What does a “step-off” deformity on X-ray indicate?
- A) Soft tissue swelling
- B) Fracture displacement
- C) Joint effusion
- D) Osteoarthritis
What is the recommended imaging for suspected pelvic fractures?
- A) CT scan of the pelvis
- B) Plain X-ray
- C) MRI
- D) Ultrasound
Which imaging finding is characteristic of a rib fracture?
- A) Cortical discontinuity
- B) Soft tissue mass
- C) Joint effusion
- D) Pneumonia
In trauma cases, what is a potential complication of using iodinated contrast?
- A) Contrast-induced nephropathy
- B) Infection
- C) Radiation exposure
- D) Allergic reactions
Which imaging modality can help evaluate brain injuries after trauma?
- A) Ultrasound
- B) CT scan of the head
- C) Plain X-ray
- D) MRI of the brain
What is the primary use of a DEXA scan in trauma patients?
- A) Detect fractures
- B) Assess bone density
- C) Evaluate soft tissue injuries
- D) Measure organ size
What finding on an X-ray would suggest a dislocated shoulder?
- A) Fracture line
- B) Absence of normal alignment
- C) Soft tissue swelling
- D) Joint effusion
What is the role of MRI in trauma cases?
- A) Detailed soft tissue evaluation
- B) Primary assessment of fractures
- C) Detecting pneumothorax
- D) Identifying free fluid
Which type of CT is commonly performed for thoracic trauma?
- A) CT chest
- B) CT abdomen
- C) CT pelvis
- D) CT angiography
In assessing spinal injuries, which imaging is preferred for ligamentous injuries?
- A) X-ray
- B) MRI
- C) CT
- D) Ultrasound
What is a common indication for performing a skeletal survey in trauma?
- A) Bone density assessment
- B) Child abuse evaluation
- C) Osteoporosis assessment
- D) Arthritis evaluation
What is the role of fluoroscopy in trauma imaging?
- A) Real-time imaging for joint injections
- B) Detecting fractures
- C) Assessing soft tissue injuries
- D) Measuring organ size
Which imaging finding is associated with a ruptured spleen?
- A) Free fluid in the abdominal cavity
- B) Pneumothorax
- C) Hemothorax
- D) Liver laceration
What imaging technique is best for identifying occult fractures?
- A) CT
- B) MRI
- C) X-ray
- D) Ultrasound
Which imaging modality is useful in detecting soft tissue hematomas?
- A) X-ray
- B) MRI
- C) CT
- D) Ultrasound
In cases of traumatic brain injury, what imaging is recommended?
- A) Ultrasound
- B) CT scan of the head
- C) X-ray
- D) MRI
What is a common pitfall when interpreting X-rays in trauma cases?
- A) Missed subtle fractures
- B) Overinterpretation of joint effusion
- C) Misdiagnosis of pneumonia
- D) Misinterpretation of soft tissue swelling
What should be done if a patient is unstable during imaging in a trauma setting?
- A) Proceed with imaging
- B) Stabilize the patient first
- C) Use a portable X-ray
- D) Perform MRI
What is the primary concern when using imaging in trauma cases?
- A) Cost
- B) Radiation exposure
- C) Patient comfort
- D) Availability of equipment

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