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Describe transverse relaxation time T2, T2* and longitudinal relaxation time T1                                                                                                               [9]Explain how an MRI image is formed during k-space reconstruction                                                                                                               [9]Use a well-labelled diagram to describe the T1-weighted Spin Echo sequence                                                                                                             [10]Use a well-labelled diagram to describe Fast (Turbo) Spin Echo and its advantages [10]Explain the echo planar image acquisition                                                                                                               [5]Describe the concept of bright and black blood during MR angiography                                                                                                               [6]Describe magnetic resonance spectroscopy                                                                                                             [10]Explain in detail what diffusion-weighted MRI is. [7]Discuss the partial volume artefact in MRI and how you would avoid it                                                                                                               [4]  

Discuss why Dynamic Contrast Enhanced (DCE) is performed in MRI breast imaging and the process of imaging                                                                                                                   [4]

What is the purpose of performing perfusion imaging in MRI?

Which technique is primarily used in dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MR perfusion imaging?

A 42-year-old female was referred for an MRI of the brain following episodes of epileptic falls with an unknown cause. Study the two images obtained and answer the questions that follow: Picture5 PAPER 1 2025.png 1. Identify the two sequences and planes shown in the images                                                                      [2] 2. Describe the abnormalities noted in both images pointed by arrows                                    [3]

A 36-year-old male patient with schizophrenia is prescribed Clozaril (clozapine) because other medications have been ineffective. After educating the patient and family about the drug, the nurse determines that the education was successful when they make which statement?

A group of nursing students is reviewing information about intimate partner violence (IVP) and other types of abuse, which of the following information if stated by the group demonstrates a NEED FOR FURTHER learning?

A nurse is reviewing the discharge medication report with a patient being discharged with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. The nurse would explain that is a rescue treatment for severe panic attacks that should be taken sparely and is long-term treatment for anxiety and should be taken daily

A nurse is assessing a survivor of intimate partner violence. During the interview, the nurse determines that the survivor’s partner is using power and control over the patient through coercion and threats. Which patient statement would lead the nurse to suspect this?

A nurse is developing a safety plan with a 27-year-old multiracial female patient who is a survivor of violence. Which aspect of the plan would the nurse address first?