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RTE 1000 WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSThe use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging - Answers- a. 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.
a. thermal changes
b. radio waves
c. ionizations
d. sound waves - Answers- c. ionizations
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:
a. thermograms
b. magnetic resonance imaging
c. radiography
d. medical sonography - Answers- c. radiography
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of
the following choices represent his medial 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 - Answers- d. 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:
a. proper sanitation and public health
b. human genes and genetic engineering
c. immunology and the development of vaccines
d. germ theory and infection - Answers- b. human genes and genetic engineering
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:
a. thermography
b. nuclear imaging
,c. MRI
d. CVIT - Answers- c. MRI
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a:
a. radiologic technologist
b. radiologist
c. radiographer
d. radiologist assistant - Answers- b. radiologist
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:
a. practitioners
b. therapists
c. technicians
d. technologists - Answers- b. therapists
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:
a. baccalaureate degree
b. master's degree education
c. doctoral (Pd.D) degree program
d. residency - Answers- d. residency
To health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is:
a. health information services
b. biomedical engineering
c. dietetics
d. medical records therapist - Answers- a. health information services
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:
a. works in a supportive role at the direction of a technician
b. is very supportive to details as prescribed by a superior
c. has a higher level of education and deal with higher-level problems
d. works under the supervision of another health care provider - Answers- c. has a
higher level of education and deal with higher-level problems
The medical imaging specialty of __________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma
radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.
a. MRI
b. sonography
c. radiation oncology
, d. nuclear medicine - Answers- d. nuclear medicine
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is:
a. sonography of the heel
b. nuclear scans of the bones
c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
d. radiographs of the chest - Answers- c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
Many medical professions have developed "Practice Standards" to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography "Practice Standards" are developed
and maintained by the:
a. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
b. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
c. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
d. American College of Radiology (ACR) - Answers- c. American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
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:
a. medical equipment applications specialist
b. didactic faculty member
c. program director
d. clinical coordinator or clinical instructor - Answers- a. medical equipment applications
specialist
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
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
d. 2, 5, and 5 only - Answers- b. 1, 3, and 4 only
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed:
a. self-analysis
b. accreditation
c. licensure
d. accreditation - Answers- b. accreditation
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