Test Bank Complete_ Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care 8th Edition, (2023) By Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton & Kori L. Stewart| All Chapters 1-26| 4 Units| Latest With Answers And Detailed Explanation| Graded A+

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,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 qy




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. qy qy




ANS: B qyqy


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 a
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s radiographs.
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REF: p. 4 qy




2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result
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of radiation’s ability to create
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in human tissue and possible biochemical changes qy qy qy qy qy qy


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a. ionizations
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c. sound waves qy


d. thermal changes qy




ANS: A qyqy


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 disru
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pt the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protecti
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on should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 qy




3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical
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diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medi
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cal image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may
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choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. qy


c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. qy qy




ANS: C qyqy


Radiography involves the use of x- qy qy qy qy qy


rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sono
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grams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do
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not produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for i
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maging and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure t
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o patients.
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4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of t
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he following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
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a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. qy qy qy qy qy qy


c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.
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d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B qyqy


The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations f
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or the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still gover
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ns the ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 qy




5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. Thes
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e events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As
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ythis research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. qy qy qy qy


b. immunology and the development of vaccines. qy qy qy qy qy


c. germ theory and infection. qy qy qy


d. human genes and genetic engineering. qy qy qy qy




ANS: D qyqy


Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for
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many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cure
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s for a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharma
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ceuticals continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the geneti
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c code in all cells.
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REF: p. 6 qy




6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-
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ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his disco
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very was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have
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ybeen added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Ro
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entgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-
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ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. qy qy


c. wife’s hand. qy


d. kidneys.
ANS: C qyqy


November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famo
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us image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified
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the properties of x-rays.
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REF: p. 6 qy