Intro to Rad Exam 1, chap 1-2, 5-9
Questions and Answers
Energy that is transmitted by rays through space or through a medium - Answer-Radiation
Capacity to operate or work - Answer-Energy
Measurement of bone density using duel energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis - Answer-
Bone Densitometry (BD)
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system -
Answer-Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and
then processed by a computer for display on a monitor - Answer-Computed Tomography (CT)
Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of ultrasonic waves
directed into the tissue - Answer-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron thus acquiring a net charge - Answer-
Ionization
, Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body - Answer-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Radiography of the breast - Answer-Mammography
Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes - Answer-Nuclear Medicine Technology
The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs
and systems - Answer-Position Emission Tomography (PET)
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances -
Answer-Radiation Therapy
Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays of gamma rays
through through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system - Answer-
Radiography
General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
technology - Answer-Radiologic Technologist (RT)
Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation
in the diagnosis and treatment of disease - Answer-Radiologist
An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging
environment, therby enhancing patient care - Answer-Radiologist-Assistant (RA)
Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the
diagnosis and treatment of the disease by means of both ionizing (e.g. roentgen rays) and nonionizing
(e.g ulstrasound) radiation - Answer-Radiology
Questions and Answers
Energy that is transmitted by rays through space or through a medium - Answer-Radiation
Capacity to operate or work - Answer-Energy
Measurement of bone density using duel energy x-ray absorptiometry to detect osteoporosis - Answer-
Bone Densitometry (BD)
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system -
Answer-Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and
then processed by a computer for display on a monitor - Answer-Computed Tomography (CT)
Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of ultrasonic waves
directed into the tissue - Answer-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron thus acquiring a net charge - Answer-
Ionization
, Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body - Answer-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Radiography of the breast - Answer-Mammography
Branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes - Answer-Nuclear Medicine Technology
The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs
and systems - Answer-Position Emission Tomography (PET)
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances -
Answer-Radiation Therapy
Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays of gamma rays
through through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system - Answer-
Radiography
General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
technology - Answer-Radiologic Technologist (RT)
Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation
in the diagnosis and treatment of disease - Answer-Radiologist
An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging
environment, therby enhancing patient care - Answer-Radiologist-Assistant (RA)
Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy and with the
diagnosis and treatment of the disease by means of both ionizing (e.g. roentgen rays) and nonionizing
(e.g ulstrasound) radiation - Answer-Radiology
