INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC &
IMAGING SCIENCES & PATIENT
CARE 8TH & 9TH EDITION TEST
BANKS| ARLENE M. ADLER
RICHARD R. CARLTON
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences &
Patient Care, 8th Edition
Practice Examination — Adler, Carlton & Stewart (2023)
ISBN: 9780323872201 | All Chapters 1–26 | Questions 1–50
Instructions: This examination consists of multiple-choice questions drawn from the
Test Bank for the 8th Edition. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a
detailed rationale.
PART I: THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING
SCIENCES (Chapters 1–4)
Question 1
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.
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by
passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are
typically referred to as radiographs .
Question 2
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
Answer: A
Rationale: Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of
matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should be
provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation .
Question 3
A physician who is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation may choose to order
any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
A. Thermograms.
B. Medical sonography.
C. Magnetic resonance imaging.
D. Radiography.
Answer: D
,Rationale: Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images.
Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans
use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not produce ionizations in human
tissue .
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.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Hippocratic Corpus emphasizes rational and natural explanations for the
treatment of disease and rejects sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs
the ethical conduct of physicians today .
Question 5
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. 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.
Answer: C
Rationale: November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen
created the famous image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods,
Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays .
, Question 6
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. As
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.
Answer: D
Rationale: Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers
promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering,
important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed .
Question 7
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed:
A. Licensure.
B. Registration.
C. Accreditation.
D. Self-analysis.
Answer: C
Rationale: Accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process. Accredited programs have
satisfactorily demonstrated compliance with educational standards developed by and
for the profession. These standards are set by the organizations that sponsor the
accrediting agency .
IMAGING SCIENCES & PATIENT
CARE 8TH & 9TH EDITION TEST
BANKS| ARLENE M. ADLER
RICHARD R. CARLTON
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences &
Patient Care, 8th Edition
Practice Examination — Adler, Carlton & Stewart (2023)
ISBN: 9780323872201 | All Chapters 1–26 | Questions 1–50
Instructions: This examination consists of multiple-choice questions drawn from the
Test Bank for the 8th Edition. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a
detailed rationale.
PART I: THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING
SCIENCES (Chapters 1–4)
Question 1
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.
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by
passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are
typically referred to as radiographs .
Question 2
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
Answer: A
Rationale: Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of
matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should be
provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation .
Question 3
A physician who is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation may choose to order
any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
A. Thermograms.
B. Medical sonography.
C. Magnetic resonance imaging.
D. Radiography.
Answer: D
,Rationale: Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images.
Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans
use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not produce ionizations in human
tissue .
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.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Hippocratic Corpus emphasizes rational and natural explanations for the
treatment of disease and rejects sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs
the ethical conduct of physicians today .
Question 5
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. 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.
Answer: C
Rationale: November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen
created the famous image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods,
Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays .
, Question 6
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. As
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.
Answer: D
Rationale: Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers
promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering,
important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed .
Question 7
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed:
A. Licensure.
B. Registration.
C. Accreditation.
D. Self-analysis.
Answer: C
Rationale: Accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process. Accredited programs have
satisfactorily demonstrated compliance with educational standards developed by and
for the profession. These standards are set by the organizations that sponsor the
accrediting agency .
