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RAD 1125 Exam 1 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
ionization
⼀Answer:- any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography
⼀Answer:- the making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of
the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on
specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system.
radiation therapy
⼀Answer:- very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment of cancer
electromagnetic radiation
⼀Answer:- radio waves; non-ionizing; important in MRI
radiologist
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⼀Answer:- physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms
of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in both the diagnosis and
treatment of a disease
diagnostic medical sonography
⼀Answer:- visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the
reflections of pulse ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
uses sound waves as a form of non- ionizing radiation
accreditation
⼀Answer:- voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets
specified criteria
ARDMS
⼀Answer:- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers;
offers voluntary certification through examination to eligible sonographers
and vascular techs; offers a total of 4 credentials.
ARRT
RAD 1125 Exam 1 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
ionization
⼀Answer:- any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography
⼀Answer:- the making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of
the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on
specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system.
radiation therapy
⼀Answer:- very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment of cancer
electromagnetic radiation
⼀Answer:- radio waves; non-ionizing; important in MRI
radiologist
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⼀Answer:- physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms
of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in both the diagnosis and
treatment of a disease
diagnostic medical sonography
⼀Answer:- visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the
reflections of pulse ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
uses sound waves as a form of non- ionizing radiation
accreditation
⼀Answer:- voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets
specified criteria
ARDMS
⼀Answer:- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers;
offers voluntary certification through examination to eligible sonographers
and vascular techs; offers a total of 4 credentials.
ARRT
