CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC AND
IMAGING SCIENCES AND PATIENT CARE UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect
osteoporosis
ANSWER
Bone Densitometry (BD)
Question 2.
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
ANSWER
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Question 3.
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured,
recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
ANSWER
computed tomography (CT)
Question 4.
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic
waves directed into the tissue
ANSWER
Sonography
Question 5.
capacity to operate or work
ANSWER
energy
Question 6.
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
ANSWER
ionization
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, Question 7.
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
ANSWER
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 8.
radiographic imaging of the breast
ANSWER
mammography
Question 9.
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for
both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
ANSWER
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Question 10.
The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of
various organs and systems
ANSWER
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Question 11.
Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
ANSWER
radiation
Question 12.
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive
substances
ANSWER
radiation therapy
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IMAGING SCIENCES AND PATIENT CARE UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect
osteoporosis
ANSWER
Bone Densitometry (BD)
Question 2.
Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
ANSWER
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Question 3.
recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured,
recorded, and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor
ANSWER
computed tomography (CT)
Question 4.
visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic
waves directed into the tissue
ANSWER
Sonography
Question 5.
capacity to operate or work
ANSWER
energy
Question 6.
any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge
ANSWER
ionization
1
, Question 7.
process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body
ANSWER
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Question 8.
radiographic imaging of the breast
ANSWER
mammography
Question 9.
branch of radiology that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for
both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
ANSWER
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Question 10.
The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of
various organs and systems
ANSWER
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Question 11.
Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium
ANSWER
radiation
Question 12.
Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive
substances
ANSWER
radiation therapy
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