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RADT 1010 FINAL EXAM GRADED AThe use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as: -
(ANSWER)radiography
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
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:
magnetic resonance imaging radiography
thermogram
medical sonography - (ANSWER)radiography
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the:
a. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
b. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery.
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. - (ANSWER)important medical value of
sorcery and witchcraft.
, 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.
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)wife's hand
A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction would be: -
(ANSWER)coronary arteriography.
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT:
a. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography.
b. it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
c. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography examination.
d. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine. - (ANSWER)the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
In order to study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material
is administered into these vessels by using: - (ANSWER)catheters
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:
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