intro to radiography chapter 1 quiz.
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Chapter 1 Quiz:
1.
To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must:
1)
Complete a recognized RRA educational course of study
2)
Successfully pass the national examination for nursing (NCLEX)
3)
Be certified in radiography by the ARRT
4)
Successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination offered by the
ARRT
5)
Become a member of a local professional group of radiologists
Answer: 1,3, and 4 only
2.
Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of “the X-ray” is regarded as one of medicine’s
most significant achievements. Although his discovery was accidental, his early
research was so thorough that no significant findings have been added to his original
theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of
the most famous early images he created was an X-ray image of his
Answer: His wife’s hand
3. The medical imaging specialty of ____________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and
gamma radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis
Answer: Nuclear medicine
4. A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as
Answer: Radiologist
5. Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine.
An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and
magnetic fields is…
Answer: MRI
6. Many medical professions have developed “practice standards” to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography “practice standards” are developed and
maintained by the…
Answer:
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
7. The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records
and medical coding is
Answer: health information services
8. A valuable X-Ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
Answer: Coronary Arteriography
9. A class of healthcare workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to
improve a patient’s health condition and quality of life and who likely possess a 2 or 4-
year degree are known as
Answer: Therapists
10. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except
Answer: The procedure may be performed using a general radiographic machine
11. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded.
These events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and
disease. As this research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
Answer: Human genes and genetic engineering
12. The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy is
Answer: DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
13. The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many
people. All of the following may be directly involved with and responsible for your
education as a radiographer
except
the
Answer: Medical equipment applications specialist
14. The use of X-Rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
Answer: Radiography
15. The greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All
of the following choices represent his medical beliefs except the
Answer: important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
16. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of
medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing energy to
create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation,
he or she may choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities
except
Ans
wer: Radiography
17. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the
result of radiation’s ability to create_____________ in human tissue and possible
biochemical changes.
Answer: Ionizations
18. To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast
material is administered into these vessels by using
Answer: Catheters
19. Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathy
(DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical school, these physicians
must complete a
Answer: Residency
20. The distinction between a technologist and a technician can be confusing to the
general public, when related to medical personnel. A key difference between the two
involves education. A technologist typically
Answer: has a higher level of education and deals with higher-level problems
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