,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1i
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
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a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. 1i 1i
ANS: B 1i1i
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
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rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as ra
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diographs.
REF: p. 4 1i
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of
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radiation’s ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves 1i
c. sound waves 1i
d. thermal changes 1i
ANS: A 1i1i
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt t
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
he composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection sh
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ould be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 1i
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical dia
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gnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical im
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age. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to
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order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. 1i
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. 1i 1i
ANS: C 1i1i
Radiography involves the use of x- 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonogr
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ams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not p
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roduce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging
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and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients
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.
, REF: 1 i 1 i pp. 3-4 1i
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
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following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
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a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B 1i1i
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for
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the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the
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ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 1i
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These
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events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this
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research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. 1i 1i 1i 1i
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
c. germ theory and infection. 1i 1i 1i
d. human genes and genetic engineering. 1i 1i 1i 1i
ANS: D 1i1i
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for ma
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ny years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for
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a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceutical
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s continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in a
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ll cells.
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REF: p. 6 1i
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x- 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discove
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ry was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have bee
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n added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen
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as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. 1i 1i
c. wife’s hand. 1i
d. kidneys.
ANS: C 1i1i
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous i
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
mage of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the pr
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operties of x-rays. 1i 1i
REF: p. 6 1i
, 7. A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
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a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography. 1i
ANS: D 1i1i
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing atherosclerosis, which c
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an block the coronary arteries and cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a s
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pecial catheter with a balloon tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This trea
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tment of a blocked blood vessel is termed angioplasty. Angioplasty is used to treat patients
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without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
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REF: p. 8 1i
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT
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a. it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
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b. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.
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c. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
d. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
examination.
ANS: B 1i1i
Special breast imaging centers have been built to accommodate the demand for mammograp
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hy procedures. Equipment and supplies, such as a specially designed x-ray tube and high-
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resolution digital imaging detectors, are used to create high-
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quality breast images. Mammography cannot be performed using general x-ray equipment.
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REF: p. 8 1i
9. To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
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administered into these vessels by using 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. catheters.
b. stents.
c. balloons.
d. none of the above. 1i 1i 1i
ANS: A 1i1i
Angiography is the term for radiologic examination of the blood vessels after injection of a
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contrast medium. Most often, the contrast material is injected through a catheter, which can
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be directed to a variety of major arteries or veins for visualization of these structures.
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REF: p. 8 1i
10. Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An
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imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and ma
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gnetic fields is 1i 1i
a. nuclear imaging. 1i
b. thermography.
c. CVIT.
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
MULTIPLE CHOICE 1i
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. 1i 1i
ANS: B 1i1i
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as ra
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
diographs.
REF: p. 4 1i
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
radiation’s ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves 1i
c. sound waves 1i
d. thermal changes 1i
ANS: A 1i1i
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt t
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
he composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection sh
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ould be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 1i
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical dia
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
gnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical im
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
age. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. 1i
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. 1i 1i
ANS: C 1i1i
Radiography involves the use of x- 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonogr
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not p
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
roduce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
.
, REF: 1 i 1 i pp. 3-4 1i
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
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a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ANS: B 1i1i
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 1i
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. proper sanitation and public health. 1i 1i 1i 1i
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
c. germ theory and infection. 1i 1i 1i
d. human genes and genetic engineering. 1i 1i 1i 1i
ANS: D 1i1i
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for ma
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ny years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceutical
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
s continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in a
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ll cells.
1i
REF: p. 6 1i
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x- 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discove
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
ry was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have bee
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
n added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. 1i 1i
c. wife’s hand. 1i
d. kidneys.
ANS: C 1i1i
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous i
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
mage of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the pr
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
operties of x-rays. 1i 1i
REF: p. 6 1i
, 7. A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography. 1i
ANS: D 1i1i
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing atherosclerosis, which c
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
an block the coronary arteries and cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a s
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
pecial catheter with a balloon tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This trea
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tment of a blocked blood vessel is termed angioplasty. Angioplasty is used to treat patients
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
REF: p. 8 1i
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT
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a. it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
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b. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine.
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c. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform mammography. 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
d. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
examination.
ANS: B 1i1i
Special breast imaging centers have been built to accommodate the demand for mammograp
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
hy procedures. Equipment and supplies, such as a specially designed x-ray tube and high-
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
resolution digital imaging detectors, are used to create high-
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
quality breast images. Mammography cannot be performed using general x-ray equipment.
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
REF: p. 8 1i
9. To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
administered into these vessels by using 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
a. catheters.
b. stents.
c. balloons.
d. none of the above. 1i 1i 1i
ANS: A 1i1i
Angiography is the term for radiologic examination of the blood vessels after injection of a
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1
contrast medium. Most often, the contrast material is injected through a catheter, which can
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be directed to a variety of major arteries or veins for visualization of these structures.
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REF: p. 8 1i
10. Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and ma
1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i 1i
gnetic fields is 1i 1i
a. nuclear imaging. 1i
b. thermography.
c. CVIT.