Worksheet: Medical Imaging Technologies (answer key)



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Worksheet: Medical Imaging Technologies /8 marks (K/U) /8 marks (APP)

1. Fill in the chart below. Describe three different medical imaging technologies. Give an example of when each technology would be used. (K/U – 6 marks)

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2. What is a danger associated with the use of X-ray technology? (KU – 1 mark)

3. What role does a radiologist play? (KU – 1 mark)

4. A patient visits a doctor. After a physical exam, some blood is taken for testing. The doctor suggests there may be a problem in the circulatory system and recommends a variety of tests, including medical imaging. What medical imaging do you think the doctor would suggest? Explain why this type of imaging would be used. (APP – 2 marks)

5. A patient is suspected of having bone cancer. Explain whether or not an ultrasound is a good imaging tool for diagnosing bone cancer. (APP – 2 marks)

6. How might the cost of medical technology influence the choices available to consumers? (APP – 1 mark)

7. Medical imaging is used to detect cancer and other diseases. Explain why everyone does not receive regular medical imaging as a form of preventive medicine. Give two reasons in your answer. (APP – 2 marks)

8. Which medical imaging technique did you find most interesting? Why? (APP – 1 mark)

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Record your answers to questions #5-7 in the space provided below.

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