RADT 1010 FINAL EXAM GRADED A

The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as: radiography 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS 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. ionizations 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic modalities. A few 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: radiography 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the: important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS 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: human genes and genetic engineering. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS 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: wife's hand. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction would be: coronary arteriography. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT: the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS In order to study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using: catheters. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Radiologic sciences 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: MRI. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a: radiologist. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS A class of health care 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: therapists. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical coding is: health information services. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS All of the following are typical members of the radiology team EXCEPT: biomedical engineer. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The medical imaging specialty of _______ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis. nuclear medicine 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The current medical standard for measuring bone health with a high degree of accuracy is: DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Many medical professions have developed "Practice Standards" to ensure optimum performance of their members. The radiography "Practice Standards" are developed and maintained by the: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed: accreditation. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is offered by the American: Registry of Radiologic Technologists. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS There are many organizations involved with medical imaging that make up this great profession. A common goal of all of these organizations is to: accomplish all of the above. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that State's __________ requirements to ensure qualified employability. licensure 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago, Illinois each year in late November is the: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the: American Roentgen Ray Society. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Programs seeking this recognition necessarily must comply with the JRCERT: Standards or Essentials. 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession of radiologic technology, through its efforts in continuing education, practice standards, and socioeconomics is the: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE OPTIONS