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RAD1125 Final Exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is
referred to as
⼀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
⼀Answer:- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree
of accuracy, is
⼀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
⼀Answer:- important medical value of medicinal potions and super
natural powers.
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To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using
⼀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
⼀Answer:- residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical
records and medical coding is
⼀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.
⼀Answer:- 1, 3, and 4 only
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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
⼀Answer:- therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except
⼀Answer:- the procedures may be performed using a general
radiographic machine
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:
⼀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
⼀Answer:- equipment applications specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is
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⼀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
⼀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
⼀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
⼀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
RAD1125 Final Exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is
referred to as
⼀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
⼀Answer:- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree
of accuracy, is
⼀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
⼀Answer:- important medical value of medicinal potions and super
natural powers.
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To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using
⼀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
⼀Answer:- residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical
records and medical coding is
⼀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.
⼀Answer:- 1, 3, and 4 only
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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
⼀Answer:- therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except
⼀Answer:- the procedures may be performed using a general
radiographic machine
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:
⼀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
⼀Answer:- equipment applications specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is
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⼀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
⼀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
⼀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
⼀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
