TEST BANK FOR
INTRODUCTION TO
RADIOLOGIC & IMAGING
SCIENCES & PATIENT
CARE, 9TH EDITION BY
ARLENE M. ADLER
RICHARD R. CARLTON| ALL
CHAPTERS 1-26| LATEST
2026
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences &
Patient Care, 8th Edition
Practice Examination — Adler, Carlton & Stewart (2023)
ISBN: 9780323872201 | All Chapters 1–26 | Questions 1–50
,Instructions: This examination consists of multiple-choice questions drawn from the
Test Bank for the 8th Edition. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a
detailed rationale.
PART I: THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING
SCIENCES (Chapters 1–4)
Question 1
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
A. Electrocardiography.
B. Radiography.
C. Sonography.
D. Magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiography is the making of records, known as radiographs, of internal
structures of the body by passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on
specially sensitized film or, most commonly, on a digital imaging plate or detector .
Question 2
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. Ionizations
B. Radio waves
C. Sound waves
D. Thermal changes
Answer: A
Rationale: Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of
,matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should be
provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation .
Question 3
A physician who is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation may choose to order
any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
A. Thermograms.
B. Medical sonography.
C. Magnetic resonance imaging.
D. Radiography.
Answer: D
Rationale: Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images.
Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans
use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not produce ionizations in human
tissue .
Question 4
The term that includes medical sonography and magnetic resonance imaging, which do
not use ionizing radiation, is:
A. X-ray.
B. Diagnostic modalities.
C. Imaging sciences.
D. Therapeutic services.
Answer: C
Rationale: The term imaging sciences has been preferred to the term radiation or
radiologic sciences in areas that use a nonionizing form of radiation such as diagnostic
medical sonography and MRI .
, Question 5
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of
the following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the:
A. Use of high ethical standards of conduct.
B. Important medical value of medicinal potions and supernatural powers.
C. Importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery.
D. Value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Hippocratic Corpus emphasizes rational and natural explanations for the
treatment of disease and natural recovery and rejects sorcery and magic. The
Hippocratic Oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today .
Question 6
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. As
research continues, much of it will most likely focus on:
A. Proper sanitation and public health.
B. Immunology and the development of vaccines.
C. Germ theory and infection.
D. Human genes and genetic engineering.
Answer: D
Rationale: Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers
promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering,
important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to
focus on the genetic code in all cells .
Question 7
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray
image of his:
INTRODUCTION TO
RADIOLOGIC & IMAGING
SCIENCES & PATIENT
CARE, 9TH EDITION BY
ARLENE M. ADLER
RICHARD R. CARLTON| ALL
CHAPTERS 1-26| LATEST
2026
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences &
Patient Care, 8th Edition
Practice Examination — Adler, Carlton & Stewart (2023)
ISBN: 9780323872201 | All Chapters 1–26 | Questions 1–50
,Instructions: This examination consists of multiple-choice questions drawn from the
Test Bank for the 8th Edition. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a
detailed rationale.
PART I: THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING
SCIENCES (Chapters 1–4)
Question 1
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
A. Electrocardiography.
B. Radiography.
C. Sonography.
D. Magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiography is the making of records, known as radiographs, of internal
structures of the body by passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on
specially sensitized film or, most commonly, on a digital imaging plate or detector .
Question 2
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. Ionizations
B. Radio waves
C. Sound waves
D. Thermal changes
Answer: A
Rationale: Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of
,matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should be
provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation .
Question 3
A physician who is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation may choose to order
any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
A. Thermograms.
B. Medical sonography.
C. Magnetic resonance imaging.
D. Radiography.
Answer: D
Rationale: Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images.
Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans
use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not produce ionizations in human
tissue .
Question 4
The term that includes medical sonography and magnetic resonance imaging, which do
not use ionizing radiation, is:
A. X-ray.
B. Diagnostic modalities.
C. Imaging sciences.
D. Therapeutic services.
Answer: C
Rationale: The term imaging sciences has been preferred to the term radiation or
radiologic sciences in areas that use a nonionizing form of radiation such as diagnostic
medical sonography and MRI .
, Question 5
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of
the following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the:
A. Use of high ethical standards of conduct.
B. Important medical value of medicinal potions and supernatural powers.
C. Importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery.
D. Value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
Answer: B
Rationale: The Hippocratic Corpus emphasizes rational and natural explanations for the
treatment of disease and natural recovery and rejects sorcery and magic. The
Hippocratic Oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today .
Question 6
Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. As
research continues, much of it will most likely focus on:
A. Proper sanitation and public health.
B. Immunology and the development of vaccines.
C. Germ theory and infection.
D. Human genes and genetic engineering.
Answer: D
Rationale: Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers
promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering,
important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to
focus on the genetic code in all cells .
Question 7
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the x-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray
image of his:
