Deck 1: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Question 1

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) residency.
B) master's degree education.
C) baccalaureate degree.
D) doctoral (Ph.D)degree program.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical coding is

A) dietetics.
B) biomedical engineering.
C) health information services.
D) medical records therapist.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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) medical sonography.
C) radiography.
D) magnetic resonance imaging.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine.All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs except the

A) use of high ethical standards of conduct.
B) important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
C) importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery.
D) value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.

Question 5

The use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as

A) electrocardiography.
B) radiography.
C) sonography.
D) magnetic resonance imaging.

Question 6

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) is very attentive to details as prescribed by a superior.
B) has a higher level of education and deal with higher-level problems.
C) works under the supervision of another health care provider.
D) works in a supportive role at the direction of a technician.

Question 7

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) ionizations
B) radio waves
C) sound waves
D) thermal changes

Question 8

A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a

A) radiographer.
B) radiologist.
C) radiologic technologist.
D) radiologist assistant.

Question 9

The medical imaging specialty of _______ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.

A) radiation oncology
B) MRI
C) sonography
D) nuclear medicine

Question 10

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) immunology and the development of vaccines.
C) germ theory and infection.
D) human genes and genetic engineering.

Question 11

A valuable X-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is

A) mammography.
B) myelography.
C) arthrography.
D) coronary arteriography.

Question 12

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) program director.
B) clinical coordinator or clinical instructor.
C) medical equipment applications specialist.
D) didactic faculty member.

Question 13

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

A) colon.
B) laboratory assistant's foot.
C) wife's hand.
D) kidneys.

Question 14

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) technicians.
B) therapists.
C) technologists.
D) practitioners.

Question 15

To study the blood vessels of the brain,kidneys,liver,and other organs,contrast material is administered into these vessels by using

A) catheters.
B) stents.
C) balloons.
D) None of the above

Question 16

The current medical standard for measuring bone health,with a high degree of accuracy,is

A) radiographs of the chest.
B) DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine.
C) sonography of the heel.
D) nuclear scans of the bones.

Question 17

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) American College of Radiology (ACR).
B) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
C) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
D) Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Question 18

All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except

A) it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
B) the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.
C) radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography.
D) radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography examination.

Question 19

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) nuclear imaging.
B) thermography.
C) CVIT.
D) MRI.