The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
radiography
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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 chang...
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
radiography
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction would be:
coronary arteriography.
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,All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT:
the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.
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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.
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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.
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A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a:
radiologist.
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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.
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The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is:
health information services.
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All of the following are typical members of the radiology team EXCEPT:
biomedical engineer.
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The medical imaging specialty of _______ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma
radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.
nuclear medicine
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The current medical standard for measuring bone health with a high degree of accuracy
is:
DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine.
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, 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).
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The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed:
accreditation.
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Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is
offered by the American:
Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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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.
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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
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The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago, Illinois each year in
late November is the:
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
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The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the:
American Roentgen Ray Society.
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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.
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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).
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