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RAD TECH ACTUAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANS
Bone Densitometry measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray
radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of
Cardiovascular Interventional
Technology diseases of the cardiovascular system
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an
Computed Tomography
x-ray beam that is measure, recorded, and then
processed by a computer for display on a monitor
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed
into the tissue
Energy the ability to do work
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an
Ionization
electron, thus acquiring a net charge
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
to create sectional images of the body
Mammography radiography of the breast
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of
Nuclear Medicine
Technology radioactive substances into the body for both
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
the creation of sectional images of the body that
Positron Emission Tomography
demonstrate the psychologic function of various
organs and systems
Radiation energy transmitted by waves through space or matter
branch of radiology involved in treatment of disease by
Radiation Therapy
means of x-rays or radioactive substances
making of records (radiographs) of internal structures o
Radiography the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through
the body to act on specially sensitized film or an
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imaging
plate or system
general term applied to an individual who performs
Radiologic Technologist
radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
technology
physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other
Radiologist
forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease
an advanced-level radiographer who extends the
Radiologist Assistant
capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging
environment, thereby enhancing patient care
branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive
Radiology substances and radiant energy ans with the diagnosis
and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing
(ex:
roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ex: ultrasound) radiation
Roentgen Ray synonym for x-ray
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is
X-ray
produced when electrons moving at high velocity are
suddenly stopped
BD bone densitometry
CVIT cardiovascular interventional technology
CT computed tomography
MRI magnetic resonance imaging
PET positron emission tomography
RT radiologic technologist
RA radiologist assistant
M mammography
N nuclear medicine
T radiation therapy
S diagnostic medical sonography
voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
Accreditation
grants recognition to an institution for a program of
study that meets specified criteria
voluntary process through which an agency grants
Certification
recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by
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RAD TECH ACTUAL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANS
Bone Densitometry measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray
radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of
Cardiovascular Interventional
Technology diseases of the cardiovascular system
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an
Computed Tomography
x-ray beam that is measure, recorded, and then
processed by a computer for display on a monitor
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed
into the tissue
Energy the ability to do work
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an
Ionization
electron, thus acquiring a net charge
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
to create sectional images of the body
Mammography radiography of the breast
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of
Nuclear Medicine
Technology radioactive substances into the body for both
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
the creation of sectional images of the body that
Positron Emission Tomography
demonstrate the psychologic function of various
organs and systems
Radiation energy transmitted by waves through space or matter
branch of radiology involved in treatment of disease by
Radiation Therapy
means of x-rays or radioactive substances
making of records (radiographs) of internal structures o
Radiography the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through
the body to act on specially sensitized film or an
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, 4/6/25, 11:39 AM Rad Tech Exam 1
imaging
plate or system
general term applied to an individual who performs
Radiologic Technologist
radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
technology
physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other
Radiologist
forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease
an advanced-level radiographer who extends the
Radiologist Assistant
capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging
environment, thereby enhancing patient care
branch of health sciences dealing with radioactive
Radiology substances and radiant energy ans with the diagnosis
and treatment of disease by means of both ionizing
(ex:
roentgen rays) and nonionizing (ex: ultrasound) radiation
Roentgen Ray synonym for x-ray
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is
X-ray
produced when electrons moving at high velocity are
suddenly stopped
BD bone densitometry
CVIT cardiovascular interventional technology
CT computed tomography
MRI magnetic resonance imaging
PET positron emission tomography
RT radiologic technologist
RA radiologist assistant
M mammography
N nuclear medicine
T radiation therapy
S diagnostic medical sonography
voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
Accreditation
grants recognition to an institution for a program of
study that meets specified criteria
voluntary process through which an agency grants
Certification
recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by
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