Which Diagnostic Imaging Modality Is Most Appropriate in Evaluating an Adult

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic imaging modality is most appropriate in evaluating an adult female patient with abdominal pain and tenderness who may also be pregnant?

• A) Conventional abdominal radiographs
• B) Computed tomography
• C) Diagnostic ultrasonography
• D) Angiography

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Definitions:

Statistical Significance

A determination that the observed results in a study are unlikely to have occurred by chance, at a predetermined significance level.

Nature

Refers to the inherent qualities or characteristics of something, or the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth.

Nonlinear Relationship

A nonlinear relationship exists when changes in the independent variable do not lead to proportional changes in the dependent variable.

Predict

To make an educated guess about the future based on current data or trends.