CT for HSC5093

A standard CT Abdomen/Pelvis is equivalent to how much background radiation?

• 1 month

• 6 months

• 4.5 years

• 8.5 years

is this a CT scan?

• Yes!

• No!

Which of these are absolute contraindications for a CT scan?

• Claustrophobia

• Metallic fragments

• Pacemaker

• Poor renal function

• None of these

Written/Signed informed consent is required to perform a CT scan?

• Yes

• No

• Only if using contrast

Which organ processes CT contrast?

• Kidneys

• Spleen

• GI Tract

• Liver

What is the typical prep/acquisition time for a standard CT with contrast?

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

is CT used in breast imaging?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Yes in staging cancer and in DIEP flap reconstruction in particular!

is this a CT scan?

• Yes

• No