VIII.3. Nuclear Medicine: Diagnosis and Therapy (LO 3)

1) What is the primary purpose of routine performance testing and calibration in nuclear medicine?

• A) To improve the speed of equipment

• B) To ensure the safety of the patient and the accuracy of diagnostic results

• C) To reduce the cost of procedures

• D) To enhance the aesthetic design of the equipment

2) Which component is essential for measuring the spatial and temporal distribution of a radiopharmaceutical in nuclear medicine?

• A) X-ray machine

• B) MRI scanner

• C) Gamma camera

• D) Ultrasound

3) What is the role of a collimator in a gamma camera?

• A) To amplify signals

• B) To select the direction of gamma rays entering the device

• C) To measure the temperature of the patient

• D) To capture images in multiple colors

4) What does the term "intrinsic performance" refer to in the context of nuclear medicine imaging equipment?

• A) The performance of the complete imager under clinical conditions

• B) The performance of a sub-part of the imager under ideal conditions

• C) The overall appearance of the imaging equipment

• D) The cost-effectiveness of the equipment

5) What does "energy resolution" in a nuclear medicine detector indicate?

• A) The ability of the detector to distinguish gamma rays of different energies

• B) The speed at which the detector processes images

• C) The detector's size and weight

• D) The resolution of images captured by the detector

6) Which of the following radionuclides is used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with a half-life of 110 minutes?

• A) F-18

• B) O-15

• C) C-11

• D) N-13

7) What is a key consideration for achieving improved spatial resolution in nuclear medicine imaging?

• A) Increasing the speed of image capture

• B) Using a collimator with higher resolution

• C) Reducing the size of the imaging equipment

• D) Decreasing the energy of the radiopharmaceuticals