RTE 1000 WEEK 1 EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging
Answer:
a. radiography
Question:
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This
is the result of radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and
possible biochemical changes.
a. thermal changes
b. radio waves
c. ionizations
d. sound waves
Answer:
c. ionizations
Question:
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array
of medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing
energy to create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of
ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following
diagnostic modalities except:
a. thermograms
b. magnetic resonance imaging
c. radiography
d. medical sonography
Answer:
c. radiography
Question:
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western
medicine. All of the following choices represent his medial beliefs except the:
a. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to
take its course in recovery
b. use of high ethical standards of conduct
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
Answer:
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
,Question:
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been
recorded. These events have led to our current understanding of the human
organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will most likely
focus on:
a. proper sanitation and public health
b. human genes and genetic engineering
c. immunology and the development of vaccines
d. germ theory and infection
Answer:
b. human genes and genetic engineering
Question:
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is re-garded as one of
medicine's most significant achievements. Although his discovery was
accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings
have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the
brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he
created was an x-ray image of his:
a. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
d. colon
Answer:
c. wife's hand
Question:
A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography
Answer:
c. coronary arteriography
Question:
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
b. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform
mammography
c. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the
mammography examination
d. it is very valuable for the dedication of early breast cancers
Answer:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
Question:
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
, b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above
Answer:
a. catheters
Question:
Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in
medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy
of radio waves and magnetic fields is:
a. thermography
b. nuclear imaging
c. MRI
d. CVIT
Answer:
c. MRI
Question:
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known
as a:
a. radiologic technologist
b. radiologist
c. radiographer
d. radiologist assistant
Answer:
b. radiologist
Question:
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments
designed to improve a patient's health condition and quality of life and who
likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as:
a. practitioners
b. therapists
c. technicians
d. technologists
Answer:
b. therapists
Question:
Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of
osteopathy (DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical
school, these physicians must complete a:
a. baccalaureate degree
b. master's degree education
c. doctoral (Pd.D) degree program
d. residency
Answer:
d. residency
Question:
To health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging
Answer:
a. radiography
Question:
Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This
is the result of radiation's ability to create __________ in human tissue and
possible biochemical changes.
a. thermal changes
b. radio waves
c. ionizations
d. sound waves
Answer:
c. ionizations
Question:
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array
of medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing
energy to create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of
ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following
diagnostic modalities except:
a. thermograms
b. magnetic resonance imaging
c. radiography
d. medical sonography
Answer:
c. radiography
Question:
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western
medicine. All of the following choices represent his medial beliefs except the:
a. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to
take its course in recovery
b. use of high ethical standards of conduct
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
Answer:
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
,Question:
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been
recorded. These events have led to our current understanding of the human
organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will most likely
focus on:
a. proper sanitation and public health
b. human genes and genetic engineering
c. immunology and the development of vaccines
d. germ theory and infection
Answer:
b. human genes and genetic engineering
Question:
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is re-garded as one of
medicine's most significant achievements. Although his discovery was
accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings
have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the
brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he
created was an x-ray image of his:
a. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
d. colon
Answer:
c. wife's hand
Question:
A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography
Answer:
c. coronary arteriography
Question:
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
b. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform
mammography
c. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the
mammography examination
d. it is very valuable for the dedication of early breast cancers
Answer:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
Question:
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
, b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above
Answer:
a. catheters
Question:
Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in
medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy
of radio waves and magnetic fields is:
a. thermography
b. nuclear imaging
c. MRI
d. CVIT
Answer:
c. MRI
Question:
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known
as a:
a. radiologic technologist
b. radiologist
c. radiographer
d. radiologist assistant
Answer:
b. radiologist
Question:
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments
designed to improve a patient's health condition and quality of life and who
likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as:
a. practitioners
b. therapists
c. technicians
d. technologists
Answer:
b. therapists
Question:
Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of
osteopathy (DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical
school, these physicians must complete a:
a. baccalaureate degree
b. master's degree education
c. doctoral (Pd.D) degree program
d. residency
Answer:
d. residency
Question:
To health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical
