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MULTIPLE CHOICE fv
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
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a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. fv fv
ANS: B fvfv
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
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rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as r
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adiographs.
REF: p. 4 fv
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result o
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves fv
c. sound waves fv
d. thermal changes fv
ANS: A fvfv
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt
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the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection s
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hould be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 fv
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical di
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agnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical i
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mage. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose
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to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. fv
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. fv fv
ANS: C fvfv
Radiography involves the use of x- fv fv fv fv fv
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonog
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rams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not
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produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imagi
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ng and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patie
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nts.
, REF: f v f v pp. 3-4 fv
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
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vfollowing choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT thefv fv fv fv fv fv fv
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. fv fv fv fv fv fv
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. fv fv fv fv fv fv fv fv
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B fvfv
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for
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the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs th
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e ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 fv
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These
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vevents have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As thi
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s research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. fv fv fv fv
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. fv fv fv fv fv
c. germ theory and infection. fv fv fv
d. human genes and genetic engineering. fv fv fv fv
ANS: D fvfv
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for ma
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ny years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for
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va variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceutica
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ls continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in
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vall cells. fv
REF: p. 6 fv
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x- fv fv fv fv fv fv
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discov
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ery was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have be
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en added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentge
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n as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-
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ray image of his fv fv fv
a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. fv fv
c. wife’s hand. fv
d. kidneys.
ANS: C fvfv
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous
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image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the
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properties of x-rays. fv fv
REF: p. 6 fv
,
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE fv
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
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a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. fv fv
ANS: B fvfv
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
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rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as r
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adiographs.
REF: p. 4 fv
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result o
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f radiation’s ability to create
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves fv
c. sound waves fv
d. thermal changes fv
ANS: A fvfv
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt
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the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection s
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hould be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 fv
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical di
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agnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical i
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mage. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose
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to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. fv
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. fv fv
ANS: C fvfv
Radiography involves the use of x- fv fv fv fv fv
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonog
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rams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not
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produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imagi
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ng and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patie
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nts.
, REF: f v f v pp. 3-4 fv
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
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vfollowing choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT thefv fv fv fv fv fv fv
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. fv fv fv fv fv fv
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. fv fv fv fv fv fv fv fv
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B fvfv
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for
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the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs th
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e ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 fv
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These
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vevents have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As thi
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s research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. fv fv fv fv
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. fv fv fv fv fv
c. germ theory and infection. fv fv fv
d. human genes and genetic engineering. fv fv fv fv
ANS: D fvfv
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for ma
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ny years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for
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va variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceutica
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ls continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in
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vall cells. fv
REF: p. 6 fv
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x- fv fv fv fv fv fv
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discov
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ery was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have be
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en added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentge
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n as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-
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ray image of his fv fv fv
a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. fv fv
c. wife’s hand. fv
d. kidneys.
ANS: C fvfv
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous
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image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the
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properties of x-rays. fv fv
REF: p. 6 fv
