exam (elaborations)
Test Bank For Radiologic Science For
Technologists 13th Edition By Stewart C.
Bushong, And Elizabeth Shields
,Table Of Content
Part I: Radiologic Physics
1. Essential Concepts Of Radiologic Science
2. Basic Physics Primer
3. The Structure Of Matter
4. Electromagnetic Energy
5. Electricity, Magnetism, And Electromagnetism
Part Ii: X-Radiation
6. The X-Ray Imaging System
7. The X-Ray Tube
8. X-Ray Production
9. X-Ray Emission
10. X-Ray Interaction With Matter
Part Iii: X-Ray Imaging
11. Computed Radiography
12. Digital Radiography
13. Digital Radiographic Technique
14. Image Acquisition
15. Scatter Radiation
16. Digital Image Descriptors And Evaluation
17. Radiographic Artifacts
Part Iv: Advanced Medical Imaging
18. Mammography
19. Fluoroscopy
20. Interventional Radiology
21. Computed Tomography
22. Tomosynthesis
Part V: Medical Image Display
23. Patient-Image Optimization
24. Viewing The Medical Image
25. Medical Image Informatics
26. Digital Display Device
Part Vi: The Medical Image
27. Imaging Science
28. Artificial Intelligence
29. Quantum Computing
30. Image Perception
,Part Vii: Radiobiology
31. Human Biology
32. Fundamental Principles Of Radiobiology
33. Molecular Radiobiology
34. Cellular Radiobiology
35. Deterministic Effects Of Radiation
36. Stochastic Effects Of Radiation
Part Viii: Radiation Protection
37. Health Physics
38. Designing For Radiation Protection
39. Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose
40. Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose
41. Patient Radiation Dose Management
42. Occupational Radiation Dose Management
, Chapter 1: Introduction To Radiologic Science
1. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Primary Purpose Of
Diagnostic Radiography?
A. To Treat Diseases Using Ionizing Radiation
B. To Produce Images Of Internal Structures For Diagnosis
C. To Monitor Patient Vital Signs
D. To Sterilize Medical Equipment
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Diagnostic Radiography’s Main Purpose Is To Produce Images Of
Internal Body Structures, Allowing Physicians To Detect And Diagnose
Abnormalities. Options A, C, And D Are Unrelated To Diagnostic Imaging.
2. What Is The Primary Source Of Ionizing Radiation In Medical Imaging?
A. Mri Scanner
B. X-Ray Tube
C. Ultrasound Transducer
D. Pet Scanner
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The X-Ray Tube Generates Ionizing Radiation Used In Diagnostic
Radiography. Mri And Ultrasound Use Non-Ionizing Energy, While Pet Uses
Radioactive Tracers Rather Than Producing Radiation In A Tube.
3. How Does The Alara Principle Guide Radiologic Practice?
A. Maximizing Image Quality Regardless Of Dose
B. Minimizing Radiation Exposure While Achieving Diagnostic Quality
C. Limiting Patient Interaction To Reduce Infection
D. Increasing Exposure Time For Better Penetration
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Alara (“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”) Ensures Patient And
Staff Receive The Minimum Radiation Dose Necessary For Diagnostic-Quality
Images.
Test Bank For Radiologic Science For
Technologists 13th Edition By Stewart C.
Bushong, And Elizabeth Shields
,Table Of Content
Part I: Radiologic Physics
1. Essential Concepts Of Radiologic Science
2. Basic Physics Primer
3. The Structure Of Matter
4. Electromagnetic Energy
5. Electricity, Magnetism, And Electromagnetism
Part Ii: X-Radiation
6. The X-Ray Imaging System
7. The X-Ray Tube
8. X-Ray Production
9. X-Ray Emission
10. X-Ray Interaction With Matter
Part Iii: X-Ray Imaging
11. Computed Radiography
12. Digital Radiography
13. Digital Radiographic Technique
14. Image Acquisition
15. Scatter Radiation
16. Digital Image Descriptors And Evaluation
17. Radiographic Artifacts
Part Iv: Advanced Medical Imaging
18. Mammography
19. Fluoroscopy
20. Interventional Radiology
21. Computed Tomography
22. Tomosynthesis
Part V: Medical Image Display
23. Patient-Image Optimization
24. Viewing The Medical Image
25. Medical Image Informatics
26. Digital Display Device
Part Vi: The Medical Image
27. Imaging Science
28. Artificial Intelligence
29. Quantum Computing
30. Image Perception
,Part Vii: Radiobiology
31. Human Biology
32. Fundamental Principles Of Radiobiology
33. Molecular Radiobiology
34. Cellular Radiobiology
35. Deterministic Effects Of Radiation
36. Stochastic Effects Of Radiation
Part Viii: Radiation Protection
37. Health Physics
38. Designing For Radiation Protection
39. Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose
40. Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose
41. Patient Radiation Dose Management
42. Occupational Radiation Dose Management
, Chapter 1: Introduction To Radiologic Science
1. Which Of The Following Best Describes The Primary Purpose Of
Diagnostic Radiography?
A. To Treat Diseases Using Ionizing Radiation
B. To Produce Images Of Internal Structures For Diagnosis
C. To Monitor Patient Vital Signs
D. To Sterilize Medical Equipment
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Diagnostic Radiography’s Main Purpose Is To Produce Images Of
Internal Body Structures, Allowing Physicians To Detect And Diagnose
Abnormalities. Options A, C, And D Are Unrelated To Diagnostic Imaging.
2. What Is The Primary Source Of Ionizing Radiation In Medical Imaging?
A. Mri Scanner
B. X-Ray Tube
C. Ultrasound Transducer
D. Pet Scanner
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The X-Ray Tube Generates Ionizing Radiation Used In Diagnostic
Radiography. Mri And Ultrasound Use Non-Ionizing Energy, While Pet Uses
Radioactive Tracers Rather Than Producing Radiation In A Tube.
3. How Does The Alara Principle Guide Radiologic Practice?
A. Maximizing Image Quality Regardless Of Dose
B. Minimizing Radiation Exposure While Achieving Diagnostic Quality
C. Limiting Patient Interaction To Reduce Infection
D. Increasing Exposure Time For Better Penetration
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Alara (“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”) Ensures Patient And
Staff Receive The Minimum Radiation Dose Necessary For Diagnostic-Quality
Images.
