RAD 1125 FINAL EXAM 2024
VERIFIED ANSWERS
The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is referred to as -
answer-radiation therapy
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and
maintained by the - answer-American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
In the radiology field, a number of imaging technologies do not employ ionizing radiations. As a
result, the profession is starting to reference a new term that includes medical sonography and
magnetic resonance imaging. This term is often referred to as: - answer-imaging sciences
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 - answer-equipment applications specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is - answer-offered by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists.
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - answer-accreditation
One's professional career in the radiologic sciences begins with the attainment of a primary
credential. For those following this, continuing competency is demonstrated by achieving proof
,of continuing education (CE) through a process referred to as - answer-Continuing Qualification
Requirements (CQR)
The management of medical information is a very large part of the radiologic sciences, as
images and data become more electronic. An organization that has evolved to focus upon this
growing specialty of medical imaging is the - answer-Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
(SIIM).
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 socio-
economics is the - answer-American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check
into that state's
requirements to ensure qualified employability. - answer-licensure
Often times, radiography students discuss their education as it relates to "taking the Registry".
In actuality, the registry is - answer-a listing of individuals who hold certification by a particular
certifying agency
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (RCERT). Programs seeking this programmatic recognition
necessarily must comply with the JRCERT - answer-Essentials and Guidelines
The professional organization responsible for publishing the "gray journal" is the - answer-
Radiological Society of the America (RSNA).
The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late November
is the - answer-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
organization except - answer-they have reciprocity with the ARRT to certify radiographers
,When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging profession, it is
accurate to conclude that - answer-the collective group of agencies are responsible for the
accreditation, certification, and representation of the medical imaging profession.
As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of a group
project. Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine projection of the skull
and to record the exposure conditions. To do this, you would - answer-use a skull phantom in a
laboratory setting and record the actual exposure factors.
Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires the
professional radiographer use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct
choice for any given situation. This is true because - answer-many decisions are difficult and
complex.
working with each patient is a unique experience.
no two procedures or treatments are the same.
All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except - answer-
selecting surgical attire for a demanding case in surgery.
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is -
answer-DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
following choices represent his medical beliefs except the - answer-important medical value of
medicinal potions and super natural powers.
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
administered into these vessels by using - answer-catheters
, 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 - answer-residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical
coding is - answer-health information services
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 ART.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists. - answer-1, 3, and 4 only
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve
the function of a particular body part or system and who likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are
known as - answer-therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except - answer-the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
As you perform an AP pelvis exam on young female patient, she asks you to make sure you
shield her ovaries with lead. In this situation you would - answer-explain that shielding
standards have changed based upon new research and practice standards.
While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable
procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need to hold patients
or image receptors. The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at
what level of learning? - answer-synthesis
VERIFIED ANSWERS
The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is referred to as -
answer-radiation therapy
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and
maintained by the - answer-American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
In the radiology field, a number of imaging technologies do not employ ionizing radiations. As a
result, the profession is starting to reference a new term that includes medical sonography and
magnetic resonance imaging. This term is often referred to as: - answer-imaging sciences
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 - answer-equipment applications specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is - answer-offered by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists.
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - answer-accreditation
One's professional career in the radiologic sciences begins with the attainment of a primary
credential. For those following this, continuing competency is demonstrated by achieving proof
,of continuing education (CE) through a process referred to as - answer-Continuing Qualification
Requirements (CQR)
The management of medical information is a very large part of the radiologic sciences, as
images and data become more electronic. An organization that has evolved to focus upon this
growing specialty of medical imaging is the - answer-Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
(SIIM).
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 socio-
economics is the - answer-American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check
into that state's
requirements to ensure qualified employability. - answer-licensure
Often times, radiography students discuss their education as it relates to "taking the Registry".
In actuality, the registry is - answer-a listing of individuals who hold certification by a particular
certifying agency
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (RCERT). Programs seeking this programmatic recognition
necessarily must comply with the JRCERT - answer-Essentials and Guidelines
The professional organization responsible for publishing the "gray journal" is the - answer-
Radiological Society of the America (RSNA).
The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late November
is the - answer-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
organization except - answer-they have reciprocity with the ARRT to certify radiographers
,When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging profession, it is
accurate to conclude that - answer-the collective group of agencies are responsible for the
accreditation, certification, and representation of the medical imaging profession.
As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of a group
project. Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine projection of the skull
and to record the exposure conditions. To do this, you would - answer-use a skull phantom in a
laboratory setting and record the actual exposure factors.
Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires the
professional radiographer use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct
choice for any given situation. This is true because - answer-many decisions are difficult and
complex.
working with each patient is a unique experience.
no two procedures or treatments are the same.
All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except - answer-
selecting surgical attire for a demanding case in surgery.
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is -
answer-DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
following choices represent his medical beliefs except the - answer-important medical value of
medicinal potions and super natural powers.
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
administered into these vessels by using - answer-catheters
, 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 - answer-residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical
coding is - answer-health information services
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 ART.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists. - answer-1, 3, and 4 only
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve
the function of a particular body part or system and who likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are
known as - answer-therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except - answer-the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
As you perform an AP pelvis exam on young female patient, she asks you to make sure you
shield her ovaries with lead. In this situation you would - answer-explain that shielding
standards have changed based upon new research and practice standards.
While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable
procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need to hold patients
or image receptors. The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at
what level of learning? - answer-synthesis
