RAD 1125 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
ionization - CORRECT ANSWER any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment
of cancer
electromagnetic radiation - CORRECT ANSWER radio waves; non-ionizing; important in
MRI
radiologist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
ARDMS - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Gives the
registry exam and your credentials upon passing the exam.
professional societies - CORRECT ANSWER represent the interests of various groups to the
public and to governmental bodies
critical thinking - CORRECT ANSWER creative action based on professional knowledge and
experience involving sound judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity
learning domains - CORRECT ANSWER program level measurable expectations for student
learning
direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWER oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a
qualified professional present in the exam or treatment room with the student
the joint commission - CORRECT ANSWER a not-for-profit organization that evaluates and
accredits different types of healthcare facilities; over 22,000; the nations primary standard-setting
and accrediting body in healthcare
third party payers - CORRECT ANSWER Insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and
other commercial companies that are the payers of inpatient and outpatient medical expenses for
the patient; focus on quality and patient safety
bias - CORRECT ANSWER prejudice; thinking negatively of others without any or
significant justification; generally a combination of stereotyped beliefs and negative attitudes
diversity - CORRECT ANSWER Fact or quality of being diverse, different (all of the ways in
which human beings are both similar and different)
advance directive - CORRECT ANSWER legal document prepared by a living, competent
adult to provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
ionization - CORRECT ANSWER any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment
of cancer
electromagnetic radiation - CORRECT ANSWER radio waves; non-ionizing; important in
MRI
radiologist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER voluntary peer-review process through which an agency
grants recognition to an institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
ARDMS - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Gives the
registry exam and your credentials upon passing the exam.
professional societies - CORRECT ANSWER represent the interests of various groups to the
public and to governmental bodies
critical thinking - CORRECT ANSWER creative action based on professional knowledge and
experience involving sound judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity
learning domains - CORRECT ANSWER program level measurable expectations for student
learning
direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWER oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a
qualified professional present in the exam or treatment room with the student
the joint commission - CORRECT ANSWER a not-for-profit organization that evaluates and
accredits different types of healthcare facilities; over 22,000; the nations primary standard-setting
and accrediting body in healthcare
third party payers - CORRECT ANSWER Insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and
other commercial companies that are the payers of inpatient and outpatient medical expenses for
the patient; focus on quality and patient safety
bias - CORRECT ANSWER prejudice; thinking negatively of others without any or
significant justification; generally a combination of stereotyped beliefs and negative attitudes
diversity - CORRECT ANSWER Fact or quality of being diverse, different (all of the ways in
which human beings are both similar and different)
advance directive - CORRECT ANSWER legal document prepared by a living, competent
adult to provide guidance to the health care team if the individual should become unable to make
