Test Bank for Radiologic Science for
Technologists EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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Radiologic Science - ANSWER The study of the use of radiation in medicine,
particularly in imaging and treatment.
Radiologic Technologist - ANSWER A healthcare professional who performs
imaging examinations and administers radiation therapy.
X-ray - ANSWER A form of electromagnetic radiation used to create images of
the inside of the body.
Computed Tomography (CT) - ANSWER A medical imaging technique that uses
X-rays to create detailed images of the body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ANSWER An imaging technique that uses
strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of organs and tissues.
Ultrasound - ANSWER An imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound
waves to create images of the inside of the body.
, Radiation Safety - ANSWER Practices and procedures designed to protect patients
and healthcare workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation.
Dosimetry - ANSWER The measurement and calculation of the radiation dose
received by the human body.
Fluoroscopy - ANSWER An imaging technique that provides real-time moving
images of the interior of the body using X-rays.
Contrast Media - ANSWER Substances used in medical imaging to enhance the
visibility of structures or fluids within the body.
radiation - ANSWER energy transmitted by wave through space or matter
electromagnetic energy - ANSWER several forms of energy along a spectrum
ionization - ANSWER removal of orbital electrons that can disrupt life process
william harvey - ANSWER 1578 - 1657 foundation for modern medicine
Anton Van leewenhoek - ANSWER 1632 -1723 described bacteria
edward jenner - ANSWER 1796 foundation for field of immunology (small pox)
louis pasteur - ANSWER 1822-1895 proved germ theory through process of
pasteurization
, Robert koch - ANSWER 1905 established bacterial cause for many infection TB,
anthrax, and cholera
Sir alexander fleming - ANSWER 1928 discovered penicillin
Human Genome project - ANSWER 2003 identify genes in human DNA
wilhelm roentgen - ANSWER -November 8th, 1895 discovered x-rays while
working with crooks tube
-identified all properties of x-rays
-1901 received nobel prize in physics
-1923 died of colon cancer
Opportunities in radiologic technology - ANSWER YOU CAN BECOME:
-radiologic technologist
-radiologists
-radiation therapists
-nuclear medicine technologist
-sonographer
Cardiovascular interventional types of procedures - ANSWER -angiography
-cardiac catheterization
-angioplasty
angiography - ANSWER exam of vessels after contrast administration
, angioplasty - ANSWER special catheter with balloon tip to treat blocked vessels
how do you become a Cardiovascular interventional? - ANSWER ARRT offers
two post primary exams CI and VI
Mammography - ANSWER x-ray exam of the breast
screening mammogram does what - ANSWER -allow for early detection of breast
cancer
-regular screening begins at age 40
-1% of men develop breast cancer
how do get into mammography? - ANSWER ARRT post primary exam
bone density - ANSWER -used to diagnose osteoporosis. usually in menopausal
women
-Assess bone density which can identify risk for fractures
bone density - ANSWER ARRT post-primary exam
computer tomography - ANSWER -image the body in cross-sectional planes
-complex computer technology
-helps visualize bone, lung, abdominal, and vascular anatomy
-uses x-ray to create images
-1995 offer post primary exam
Technologists EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
Radiologic Science - ANSWER The study of the use of radiation in medicine,
particularly in imaging and treatment.
Radiologic Technologist - ANSWER A healthcare professional who performs
imaging examinations and administers radiation therapy.
X-ray - ANSWER A form of electromagnetic radiation used to create images of
the inside of the body.
Computed Tomography (CT) - ANSWER A medical imaging technique that uses
X-rays to create detailed images of the body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ANSWER An imaging technique that uses
strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of organs and tissues.
Ultrasound - ANSWER An imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound
waves to create images of the inside of the body.
, Radiation Safety - ANSWER Practices and procedures designed to protect patients
and healthcare workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation.
Dosimetry - ANSWER The measurement and calculation of the radiation dose
received by the human body.
Fluoroscopy - ANSWER An imaging technique that provides real-time moving
images of the interior of the body using X-rays.
Contrast Media - ANSWER Substances used in medical imaging to enhance the
visibility of structures or fluids within the body.
radiation - ANSWER energy transmitted by wave through space or matter
electromagnetic energy - ANSWER several forms of energy along a spectrum
ionization - ANSWER removal of orbital electrons that can disrupt life process
william harvey - ANSWER 1578 - 1657 foundation for modern medicine
Anton Van leewenhoek - ANSWER 1632 -1723 described bacteria
edward jenner - ANSWER 1796 foundation for field of immunology (small pox)
louis pasteur - ANSWER 1822-1895 proved germ theory through process of
pasteurization
, Robert koch - ANSWER 1905 established bacterial cause for many infection TB,
anthrax, and cholera
Sir alexander fleming - ANSWER 1928 discovered penicillin
Human Genome project - ANSWER 2003 identify genes in human DNA
wilhelm roentgen - ANSWER -November 8th, 1895 discovered x-rays while
working with crooks tube
-identified all properties of x-rays
-1901 received nobel prize in physics
-1923 died of colon cancer
Opportunities in radiologic technology - ANSWER YOU CAN BECOME:
-radiologic technologist
-radiologists
-radiation therapists
-nuclear medicine technologist
-sonographer
Cardiovascular interventional types of procedures - ANSWER -angiography
-cardiac catheterization
-angioplasty
angiography - ANSWER exam of vessels after contrast administration
, angioplasty - ANSWER special catheter with balloon tip to treat blocked vessels
how do you become a Cardiovascular interventional? - ANSWER ARRT offers
two post primary exams CI and VI
Mammography - ANSWER x-ray exam of the breast
screening mammogram does what - ANSWER -allow for early detection of breast
cancer
-regular screening begins at age 40
-1% of men develop breast cancer
how do get into mammography? - ANSWER ARRT post primary exam
bone density - ANSWER -used to diagnose osteoporosis. usually in menopausal
women
-Assess bone density which can identify risk for fractures
bone density - ANSWER ARRT post-primary exam
computer tomography - ANSWER -image the body in cross-sectional planes
-complex computer technology
-helps visualize bone, lung, abdominal, and vascular anatomy
-uses x-ray to create images
-1995 offer post primary exam
