RADT EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - CORRECT ANSWER - observing light
emitted from a chemical compound
Thomas Edison contributed greatly to the field of radiology by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
discovering the use of calcium tungstate
The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for - CORRECT ANSWER - experiments in
electromagnetic induction.
Roentgen discovered x-rays in: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1895
The piezoelectric effect describes how a voltage is produced by applying stress to a certain type
of crystal. This effect was discovered by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Jacques and Pierre
Curie
William Goodspeed is noted for: - CORRECT ANSWER - producing the first radiograph
In the early days of x-ray usage - CORRECT ANSWER - Abuses were rampant, circuses
used x-rays for entertainment, stores fitted shoes by x-ray shadows
The discoverer of x-rays did so while working with a: - CORRECT ANSWER - a Crookes
tube
The harmful effects of x-rays was first noted by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Edison's
laboratory worker
The Hittorf tube: - CORRECT ANSWER - was an early model of the Crooks tube
, Who can initiate a request for a radiographic examination? - CORRECT ANSWER -a
physician (or his/her designate
Which of the following is a legitimate reason to order a radiologic exam - CORRECT
ANSWER - To diagnose a suspected disease
What instrument is used to monitor chest and heart sounds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
stethoscope
Who has the legal ability to cancel an imaging procedure after it is ordered on an alert and
competent patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - the patient
What term is used to descripbe a disease that a patient develops after admission to a hospital? -
CORRECT ANSWER - nosocomial infection
Which of the following statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
Which of the following information is always required prior to performing any imaging
procedure on a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - two patient identifiers
According to the U.S. Air Force, which of the following principles should be followed to ensure
proper body mechanics when moving/transferring patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When working with a team to move, always count or use a signal to initiate move.
The five rights of medical administration - CORRECT ANSWER - When checking the
medication against the MAR you look for:
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - CORRECT ANSWER - observing light
emitted from a chemical compound
Thomas Edison contributed greatly to the field of radiology by: - CORRECT ANSWER -
discovering the use of calcium tungstate
The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for - CORRECT ANSWER - experiments in
electromagnetic induction.
Roentgen discovered x-rays in: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1895
The piezoelectric effect describes how a voltage is produced by applying stress to a certain type
of crystal. This effect was discovered by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Jacques and Pierre
Curie
William Goodspeed is noted for: - CORRECT ANSWER - producing the first radiograph
In the early days of x-ray usage - CORRECT ANSWER - Abuses were rampant, circuses
used x-rays for entertainment, stores fitted shoes by x-ray shadows
The discoverer of x-rays did so while working with a: - CORRECT ANSWER - a Crookes
tube
The harmful effects of x-rays was first noted by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Edison's
laboratory worker
The Hittorf tube: - CORRECT ANSWER - was an early model of the Crooks tube
, Who can initiate a request for a radiographic examination? - CORRECT ANSWER -a
physician (or his/her designate
Which of the following is a legitimate reason to order a radiologic exam - CORRECT
ANSWER - To diagnose a suspected disease
What instrument is used to monitor chest and heart sounds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
stethoscope
Who has the legal ability to cancel an imaging procedure after it is ordered on an alert and
competent patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - the patient
What term is used to descripbe a disease that a patient develops after admission to a hospital? -
CORRECT ANSWER - nosocomial infection
Which of the following statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
Which of the following information is always required prior to performing any imaging
procedure on a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - two patient identifiers
According to the U.S. Air Force, which of the following principles should be followed to ensure
proper body mechanics when moving/transferring patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When working with a team to move, always count or use a signal to initiate move.
The five rights of medical administration - CORRECT ANSWER - When checking the
medication against the MAR you look for:
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
