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RAD1125 Exam 1 Complete Exam Study Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Brand New Version 1. The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is - ANSWER radiation 2. An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct or improve the function of a particular body part or system is known as a - ANSWER therapist 3. Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to: - ANSWER ionizing radiation 4. Which of the following specialties uses a nonionizing form of radiation? - ANSWER Sonography 5. You are working the 4pm to midnight shift in the emergency room. As you enter a room to identify your patient for a chest x-ray, you witness a nurse, the head nurse, preparing for an injection. As you peer through the door you see her brush the needle against the bed sheet and then before you can say anything, she puts the needle into the patient's vein. Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step in solving this problem? - ANSWER Bring to the nurse's attention that you saw the needle touch the sheet outside the patient's room 6. Which of the following is (are) characteristic of professional critical thinking? - ANSWER sound professional judgment, uncomfortable and challenging decision making, quick and inventive response, action based on professional knowledge and experience 7. What is the 1st step involved in problem solving associated with critical thinking? - ANSWER identifying and clarifying the problem 8. The second step involved in problem solving associated with critical thinking is to undergo an objective examination of the problem. What element(s) of this step is (are) reflected below? - ANSWER implications of the problem, safety risks and potential liability, technical considerations, number and type/types of solutions required 9. What is the primary factor in determining the solution to the problem in critical thinking - ANSWER the solution that provides the best outcome for the patient 10. In what aspect of the education program for a radiologic science professional is the student exposed to real-life experiences that allow him or her to transfer knowledge into action? - ANSWER clinical 11. Analyzing personal values and feelings and managing uncomfortable ethical situations are components of what type of critical thinking? - ANSWER Affective 12. Which of the following describes a situation in which technical critical thinking skills are required? - ANSWER a trauma patient has a broken femur, and specialized hip radiographs are required 13. You are working the 4pm to midnight shift in the emergency room. As you enter a room to identify your patient for a chest x-ray, you witness a nurse, the head nurse, preparing for an injection. As you peer through the door you see her brush the needle against the bed sheet and then before you can say anything, she puts the needle into the patient's vein. Identify the problem: - ANSWER use of a dirty needle is a violation of Standard Precautions, the patient may acquire an infection as a result of the injection, the nurse is in a position of authority 14. In order to preform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures competently, students in medical imaging and radiologic sciences programs must always: - ANSWER observe a qualified medical imaging and radiologic sciences professional, develop and refine the appropriate skills and behaviors assist the radiologist or radiation oncologist as much as possible, perform as many diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as possible 15. The discovery of x-rays occurred in: - ANSWER November 8, 1895 16. An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is known as a: - ANSWER radiographer 17. An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is termed: - ANSWER angioplasty 18. A discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the body is - ANSWER computed tomography 19. The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed: - ANSWER orthopedics 20. Which of the following is a Voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an individual on demonstration, usually by Examination, of Specialized Professional skills? - ANSWER Certification 21. Approximately how many individuals are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? - ANSWER 330,000 22. Which of the following is a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular profession? - ANSWER Registry 23. What organization certifies individuals in radiography? - ANSWER American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) 24. Which of the following organizations represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the public and federal government? - ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) 25. What purpose is served by the standards document for a professional? - ANSWER It specifies the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint review committee (JRC) 26. Which of the following is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at the state level) grants permission to individuals to practice their profession? - ANSWER Licensure

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RAD1125 Exam 1 Complete Exam Study
Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Brand New Version

1. The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is - ANSWER
radiation


2. An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct
or improve the function of a particular body part or system is known as a -
ANSWER therapist


3. Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to: -
ANSWER ionizing radiation


4. Which of the following specialties uses a nonionizing form of radiation? -
ANSWER Sonography


5. You are working the 4pm to midnight shift in the emergency room. As you
enter a room to identify your patient for a chest x-ray, you witness a nurse,
the head nurse, preparing for an injection. As you peer through the door you
see her brush the needle against the bed sheet and then before you can say
anything, she puts the needle into the patient's vein. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate next step in solving this problem? -
ANSWER Bring to the nurse's attention that you saw the needle touch the
sheet outside the patient's room


6. Which of the following is (are) characteristic of professional critical
thinking? - ANSWER sound professional judgment,
uncomfortable and challenging decision making,

,quick and inventive response,
action based on professional knowledge and experience


7. What is the 1st step involved in problem solving associated with critical
thinking? - ANSWER identifying and clarifying the problem


8. The second step involved in problem solving associated with critical
thinking is to undergo an objective examination of the problem. What
element(s) of this step is (are) reflected below? - ANSWER implications of
the problem,
safety risks and potential liability,
technical considerations,
number and type/types of solutions required


9. What is the primary factor in determining the solution to the problem in
critical thinking - ANSWER the solution that provides the best outcome for
the patient


10.In what aspect of the education program for a radiologic science professional
is the student exposed to real-life experiences that allow him or her to
transfer knowledge into action? - ANSWER clinical


11.Analyzing personal values and feelings and managing uncomfortable ethical
situations are components of what type of critical thinking? - ANSWER
Affective


12.Which of the following describes a situation in which technical critical-
thinking skills are required? - ANSWER a trauma patient has a broken
femur, and specialized hip radiographs are required

, 13.You are working the 4pm to midnight shift in the emergency room. As you
enter a room to identify your patient for a chest x-ray, you witness a nurse,
the head nurse, preparing for an injection. As you peer through the door you
see her brush the needle against the bed sheet and then before you can say
anything, she puts the needle into the patient's vein. Identify the problem: -
ANSWER use of a dirty needle is a violation of Standard Precautions,
the patient may acquire an infection as a result of the injection,
the nurse is in a position of authority


14.In order to preform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures competently,
students in medical imaging and radiologic sciences programs must always:
- ANSWER observe a qualified medical imaging and radiologic sciences
professional,
develop and refine the appropriate skills and behaviors
assist the radiologist or radiation oncologist as much as possible,
perform as many diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as possible


15.The discovery of x-rays occurred in: - ANSWER November 8, 1895


16.An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is
known as a: - ANSWER radiographer


17.An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a
balloon tip is termed: - ANSWER angioplasty


18.A discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a
predetermined plane in the body is - ANSWER computed tomography

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