Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (Adler Ch.1) Exam Questions.docx

Introduction to Imaging and
Radiologic Sciences (Adler Ch.1)
Exam Questions
The term used to describe energy transmitted through
matter is...
A. ionization
B. physiology
C. radiation
D. therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C. radiation


Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive
exposure to..
a. energy
b. electromagnetic energy
c. ionizing radiation
d. radio waves - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. ionizing
radiation


Which of the following specialties uses nonionizing form
of radiation?
a. nuclear medicine technology
b. radiation therapy
c. radiography

, Introduction to Imaging and
Radiologic Sciences (Adler Ch.1)
Exam Questions
d. sonography - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔d.
sonnography


The discovery of x-rays occurred in..
a. 1858
b. 1876
c. 1895
d. 1898 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. 1895


An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create
images of the body is known as a...
a. diagnostic medicine technologist
b. nuclear medicine technologist
c. radiographer
d. radiation therapist - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c.
radiographer


An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a
special catheter with a balloon tip is termed...
a. angiography
b. angioplasty