RADT Final Exam Questions and
Answers
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - Answer-observing light emitted from a
chemical compound
Thomas Edison contributed greatly to the field of radiology by: - Answer-discovering the
use of calcium tungstate
The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for - Answer-experiments in electromagnetic
induction.
Roentgen discovered x-rays in: - Answer-1895
The piezoelectric effect describes how a voltage is produced by applying stress to a
certain type of crystal. This effect was discovered by: - Answer-Jacques and Pierre
Curie
William Goodspeed is noted for: - Answer-producing the first radiograph
In the early days of x-ray usage - Answer-Abuses were rampant, circuses used x-rays
for entertainment, stores fitted shoes by x-ray shadows
The discoverer of x-rays did so while working with a: - Answer-a Crookes tube
The harmful effects of x-rays was first noted by: - Answer-Edison's laboratory worker
The Hittorf tube: - Answer-was an early model of the Crooks tube
Who can initiate a request for a radiographic examination? - Answer-a physician (or
his/her designate
Which of the following is a legitimate reason to order a radiologic exam - Answer-To
diagnose a suspected disease
What instrument is used to monitor chest and heart sounds? - Answer-stethoscope
Who has the legal ability to cancel an imaging procedure after it is ordered on an alert
and competent patient? - Answer-the patient
What term is used to descripbe a disease that a patient develops after admission to a
hospital? - Answer-nosocomial infection
, Which of the following statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? -
Answer-A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
Which of the following information is always required prior to performing any imaging
procedure on a patient? - Answer-two patient identifiers
According to the U.S. Air Force, which of the following principles should be followed to
ensure proper body mechanics when moving/transferring patients? - Answer-When
working with a team to move, always count or use a signal to initiate move.
The five rights of medical administration - Answer-When checking the medication
against the MAR you look for:
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
This helps ensure accuracy when administering medication to the patient
Which of the following health-related professions is the largest and oldest profession
other than a physician? - Answer-nurse
During a CT biopsy a tissue sample is removed from the lung. Which of the following
allied health professionals would be responsible for evaluating that tissue? - Answer-
cytotechnologist
Which allied health profession is growing due to the emerging technology in DNA
analysis? - Answer-medical technology
A 35 year old male is brought to the emergency room (ER) due to a car accident. He is
critically injured. Which of the following allied health professionals would be in the room
to place an endotracheal tube in the patient to assist his breathing? - Answer-respiratory
therapist
Which of the following is one of the newest allied health professionals and has duties
such as: taking patient histories, physical examinations and patient education? This
person can treat a patient under the supervision of a physician. - Answer-Physician
assistant
Which of the following medical professions is usually the first to administer care to a
patient requiring emergent attention? - Answer-paramedic
Which allied health professional is not routinely found in a hospital setting, but still has
an impact on an individual's health status? - Answer-dental hygienist
Answers
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - Answer-observing light emitted from a
chemical compound
Thomas Edison contributed greatly to the field of radiology by: - Answer-discovering the
use of calcium tungstate
The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for - Answer-experiments in electromagnetic
induction.
Roentgen discovered x-rays in: - Answer-1895
The piezoelectric effect describes how a voltage is produced by applying stress to a
certain type of crystal. This effect was discovered by: - Answer-Jacques and Pierre
Curie
William Goodspeed is noted for: - Answer-producing the first radiograph
In the early days of x-ray usage - Answer-Abuses were rampant, circuses used x-rays
for entertainment, stores fitted shoes by x-ray shadows
The discoverer of x-rays did so while working with a: - Answer-a Crookes tube
The harmful effects of x-rays was first noted by: - Answer-Edison's laboratory worker
The Hittorf tube: - Answer-was an early model of the Crooks tube
Who can initiate a request for a radiographic examination? - Answer-a physician (or
his/her designate
Which of the following is a legitimate reason to order a radiologic exam - Answer-To
diagnose a suspected disease
What instrument is used to monitor chest and heart sounds? - Answer-stethoscope
Who has the legal ability to cancel an imaging procedure after it is ordered on an alert
and competent patient? - Answer-the patient
What term is used to descripbe a disease that a patient develops after admission to a
hospital? - Answer-nosocomial infection
, Which of the following statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? -
Answer-A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
Which of the following information is always required prior to performing any imaging
procedure on a patient? - Answer-two patient identifiers
According to the U.S. Air Force, which of the following principles should be followed to
ensure proper body mechanics when moving/transferring patients? - Answer-When
working with a team to move, always count or use a signal to initiate move.
The five rights of medical administration - Answer-When checking the medication
against the MAR you look for:
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
This helps ensure accuracy when administering medication to the patient
Which of the following health-related professions is the largest and oldest profession
other than a physician? - Answer-nurse
During a CT biopsy a tissue sample is removed from the lung. Which of the following
allied health professionals would be responsible for evaluating that tissue? - Answer-
cytotechnologist
Which allied health profession is growing due to the emerging technology in DNA
analysis? - Answer-medical technology
A 35 year old male is brought to the emergency room (ER) due to a car accident. He is
critically injured. Which of the following allied health professionals would be in the room
to place an endotracheal tube in the patient to assist his breathing? - Answer-respiratory
therapist
Which of the following is one of the newest allied health professionals and has duties
such as: taking patient histories, physical examinations and patient education? This
person can treat a patient under the supervision of a physician. - Answer-Physician
assistant
Which of the following medical professions is usually the first to administer care to a
patient requiring emergent attention? - Answer-paramedic
Which allied health professional is not routinely found in a hospital setting, but still has
an impact on an individual's health status? - Answer-dental hygienist
