What is a crucial step before undergoing an MRI?
Fill out a safety screening form
Bring metal objects into the scanner
Avoid eating for 24 hours
Wear clothing with zippers
Which of the following is NOT a concern during an MRI?
Wearing jewelry
Metal in the body
Drinking water
Allergy to contrast dye
What is used to help capture images during an MRI?
A zipper
A pacemaker
A coil
A hearing aid
What should a patient do when the MRI scan is being taken?
Remove the earplugs
Move around
Talk to the technologist
Remain still
What is the typical duration a person spends in the MRI scanner?
10 to 20 minutes
Less than 10 minutes
30 to 50 minutes
1 to 2 hours
MRI uses X-rays to create images of the body.
Metal objects in the body can reduce the quality of MRI images.
Patients can wear clothing with zippers during an MRI scan.
MRI is a safe and painless procedure.
A coil is used in MRI to emit radiation for imaging.
Match the following MRI safety precautions with their descriptions.
Metal objects
Can cause serious safety problems or reduce image quality.
Pacemakers
Might prevent you from having an MRI.
Earplugs
Given to protect hearing from loud scanner noise.
Coil
Device used to help capture images during the scan.
Squeeze ball
Used to signal the technologist if needed.
Match the following MRI-related terms with their definitions.
MRI
A tool for seeing images of the inside of the body without using X-rays.
Contrast dye
May be given to enhance the visibility of certain tissues.
Technologist
Controls the MRI from a nearby room.
Scans
Series of images taken with brief pauses in between.
Gown
Clothing worn during the MRI to avoid metal interference.
Match the following MRI procedure steps with their descriptions.
Safety screening form
Must be filled out carefully before the exam.
Health history review
Conducted by a nurse before the MRI.
Earplugs
Provided to protect against loud scanner noise.
Squeeze ball
Used to communicate with the technologist during the scan.
Coil
Placed on or around the area to be scanned to improve image quality.
Match the following MRI-related concerns with their implications.
Metal in the body
Can prevent you from having an MRI.
Allergy to contrast dye
Should be reported to the nurse before the exam.
Pregnancy
Must be disclosed before the MRI procedure.
Kidney or liver problems
Should be mentioned before receiving contrast dye.
Loud scanner noise
Normal during the MRI but can be mitigated with earplugs.
Match the following MRI components with their functions.
Magnet
Creates powerful magnetic fields to produce images.
Coil
Helps capture detailed images of the scanned area.
Squeeze ball
Allows the patient to signal the technologist during the scan.
Technologist
Monitors and controls the MRI procedure from a separate room.
Earplugs
Protects the patient's hearing from the loud scanner noise.