RAD1125 FINAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS
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The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is referred to
as -CORRECT ANSWER radiation therapy
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and
maintained by the -CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists
(ASRT)
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is -CORRECT ANSWER DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of
the following choices represent his medical beliefs except the -CORRECT ANSWER
important medical value of medicinal potions and super natural powers.
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast
material is administered into these vessels by using -CORRECT ANSWER catheters
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 -CORRECT ANSWER residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is -CORRECT ANSWER health information services
To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must
1. complete a recognized RRA educational course of study.
2. successfully pass the national examination for nursing (NCLEX).
3. be certified in radiography by the ARRT.
4. successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination offered by the ART.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists. -CORRECT
ANSWER 1, 3, and 4 only
,A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to
improve the function of a particular body part or system and who likely possess a 2- or
4-year degree are known as -CORRECT ANSWER therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except -
CORRECT ANSWER the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic
machine
In the radiology field, a number of imaging technologies do not employ ionizing
radiations. As a result, the profession is starting to reference a new term that includes
medical sonography and magnetic resonance imaging. This term is often referred to as:
-CORRECT ANSWER imaging sciences
The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many
people. All of the following may be directly involved with and responsible for your
education as a radiographer except the -CORRECT ANSWER equipment applications
specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is -CORRECT ANSWER offered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed -CORRECT ANSWER
accreditation
One's professional career in the radiologic sciences begins with the attainment of a
primary credential. For those following this, continuing competency is demonstrated by
achieving proof of continuing education (CE) through a process referred to as -
CORRECT ANSWER Continuing Qualification Requirements (CQR)
The management of medical information is a very large part of the radiologic sciences,
as images and data become more electronic. An organization that has evolved to focus
upon this growing specialty of medical imaging is the -CORRECT ANSWER Society for
Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM).
The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession
of radiologic technology, through its efforts in continuing education, practice standards,
and socio-economics is the -CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to
check into that state's
requirements to ensure qualified employability. -CORRECT ANSWER licensure
,Often times, radiography students discuss their education as it relates to "taking the
Registry". In actuality, the registry is -CORRECT ANSWER a listing of individuals who
hold certification by a particular certifying agency
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (RCERT). Programs seeking this
programmatic recognition necessarily must comply with the JRCERT -CORRECT
ANSWER Essentials and Guidelines
The professional organization responsible for publishing the "gray journal" is the -
CORRECT ANSWER Radiological Society of the America (RSNA).
The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late
November is the -CORRECT ANSWER Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
(AHRA) organization except -CORRECT ANSWER they have reciprocity with the ARRT
to certify radiographers
When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging
profession, it is accurate to conclude that -CORRECT ANSWER the collective group of
agencies are responsible for the accreditation, certification, and representation of the
medical imaging profession.
As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of
a group project. Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine
projection of the skull and to record the exposure conditions. To do this, you would -
CORRECT ANSWER use a skull phantom in a laboratory setting and record the actual
exposure factors.
Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires
the professional radiographer use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making
the correct choice for any given situation. This is true because -CORRECT ANSWER
many decisions are difficult and complex.
working with each patient is a unique experience.
no two procedures or treatments are the same.
All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except -
CORRECT ANSWER selecting surgical attire for a demanding case in surgery.
As you perform an AP pelvis exam on young female patient, she asks you to make sure
you shield her ovaries with lead. In this situation you would -CORRECT ANSWER
explain that shielding standards have changed based upon new research and practice
standards.
, While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during
portable procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need
to hold patients or image receptors. The development of this imaging device shows that
you are functioning at what level of learning? -CORRECT ANSWER synthesis
In your experiences as a student radiographer, you will encounter a variety of
technologists, each with his or her own methods for performing procedures, Most will be
quite good, but unfortunately some will be poor.
As a student, you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess
their professional correctness. A firm reference point for determining the appropriate
behavior for technologist behavior would be -CORRECT ANSWER referencing the
ASRT Practice Standards and ARRT Code of Ethics.
Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical Imaging professional.
Various organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and
documentation of these traits. As an example, the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT) publishes
that help define specific
professional expectations and responsibilities. -CORRECT ANSWER practice
standards
When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are
analyzing your -CORRECT ANSWER values that are learned or instilled as a part of
your affective education.
Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging
aspects of radiography. In your attempt to produce an image of a patient's hip in the AP
projection, you become frustrated with the image you have created as it is sub-optimal
in image quality. When you show the image to the supervisor, he abruptly states that
you need to repeat the image and this time "get it right." As you begin to repeat the
image, your first critical analysis thought should be to -CORRECT ANSWER clearly
identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image
SBAR is an effective strategy that deals with the completeness and continuity of patient
care during -CORRECT ANSWER patient handoffs between caregivers.
The successful application and demonstration of knowledge learned from prior
experiences is called -CORRECT ANSWER transfer of learning
Student learning that occurs in a classroom or online setting is referred to as -
CORRECT ANSWER didactic learning
The professional organization that is responsible for the development and publication of
minimum educational guidelines, outlining entry-level knowledge and skill levels is the -
CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
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The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is referred to
as -CORRECT ANSWER radiation therapy
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum
performance of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and
maintained by the -CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists
(ASRT)
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is -CORRECT ANSWER DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of
the following choices represent his medical beliefs except the -CORRECT ANSWER
important medical value of medicinal potions and super natural powers.
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast
material is administered into these vessels by using -CORRECT ANSWER catheters
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 -CORRECT ANSWER residency
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is -CORRECT ANSWER health information services
To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must
1. complete a recognized RRA educational course of study.
2. successfully pass the national examination for nursing (NCLEX).
3. be certified in radiography by the ARRT.
4. successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination offered by the ART.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists. -CORRECT
ANSWER 1, 3, and 4 only
,A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to
improve the function of a particular body part or system and who likely possess a 2- or
4-year degree are known as -CORRECT ANSWER therapists
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except -
CORRECT ANSWER the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic
machine
In the radiology field, a number of imaging technologies do not employ ionizing
radiations. As a result, the profession is starting to reference a new term that includes
medical sonography and magnetic resonance imaging. This term is often referred to as:
-CORRECT ANSWER imaging sciences
The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many
people. All of the following may be directly involved with and responsible for your
education as a radiographer except the -CORRECT ANSWER equipment applications
specialist
Professional certification of radiographers is -CORRECT ANSWER offered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed -CORRECT ANSWER
accreditation
One's professional career in the radiologic sciences begins with the attainment of a
primary credential. For those following this, continuing competency is demonstrated by
achieving proof of continuing education (CE) through a process referred to as -
CORRECT ANSWER Continuing Qualification Requirements (CQR)
The management of medical information is a very large part of the radiologic sciences,
as images and data become more electronic. An organization that has evolved to focus
upon this growing specialty of medical imaging is the -CORRECT ANSWER Society for
Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM).
The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession
of radiologic technology, through its efforts in continuing education, practice standards,
and socio-economics is the -CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to
check into that state's
requirements to ensure qualified employability. -CORRECT ANSWER licensure
,Often times, radiography students discuss their education as it relates to "taking the
Registry". In actuality, the registry is -CORRECT ANSWER a listing of individuals who
hold certification by a particular certifying agency
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (RCERT). Programs seeking this
programmatic recognition necessarily must comply with the JRCERT -CORRECT
ANSWER Essentials and Guidelines
The professional organization responsible for publishing the "gray journal" is the -
CORRECT ANSWER Radiological Society of the America (RSNA).
The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late
November is the -CORRECT ANSWER Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
(AHRA) organization except -CORRECT ANSWER they have reciprocity with the ARRT
to certify radiographers
When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging
profession, it is accurate to conclude that -CORRECT ANSWER the collective group of
agencies are responsible for the accreditation, certification, and representation of the
medical imaging profession.
As a student radiographer, you have been assigned to work with a classmate as part of
a group project. Your assignment is to produce an X-ray image of a nonroutine
projection of the skull and to record the exposure conditions. To do this, you would -
CORRECT ANSWER use a skull phantom in a laboratory setting and record the actual
exposure factors.
Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires
the professional radiographer use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making
the correct choice for any given situation. This is true because -CORRECT ANSWER
many decisions are difficult and complex.
working with each patient is a unique experience.
no two procedures or treatments are the same.
All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except -
CORRECT ANSWER selecting surgical attire for a demanding case in surgery.
As you perform an AP pelvis exam on young female patient, she asks you to make sure
you shield her ovaries with lead. In this situation you would -CORRECT ANSWER
explain that shielding standards have changed based upon new research and practice
standards.
, While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during
portable procedures that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need
to hold patients or image receptors. The development of this imaging device shows that
you are functioning at what level of learning? -CORRECT ANSWER synthesis
In your experiences as a student radiographer, you will encounter a variety of
technologists, each with his or her own methods for performing procedures, Most will be
quite good, but unfortunately some will be poor.
As a student, you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess
their professional correctness. A firm reference point for determining the appropriate
behavior for technologist behavior would be -CORRECT ANSWER referencing the
ASRT Practice Standards and ARRT Code of Ethics.
Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical Imaging professional.
Various organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and
documentation of these traits. As an example, the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT) publishes
that help define specific
professional expectations and responsibilities. -CORRECT ANSWER practice
standards
When you write a lengthy essay on your feelings about radiation protection, you are
analyzing your -CORRECT ANSWER values that are learned or instilled as a part of
your affective education.
Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging
aspects of radiography. In your attempt to produce an image of a patient's hip in the AP
projection, you become frustrated with the image you have created as it is sub-optimal
in image quality. When you show the image to the supervisor, he abruptly states that
you need to repeat the image and this time "get it right." As you begin to repeat the
image, your first critical analysis thought should be to -CORRECT ANSWER clearly
identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image
SBAR is an effective strategy that deals with the completeness and continuity of patient
care during -CORRECT ANSWER patient handoffs between caregivers.
The successful application and demonstration of knowledge learned from prior
experiences is called -CORRECT ANSWER transfer of learning
Student learning that occurs in a classroom or online setting is referred to as -
CORRECT ANSWER didactic learning
The professional organization that is responsible for the development and publication of
minimum educational guidelines, outlining entry-level knowledge and skill levels is the -
CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
