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diatric Respirato
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ry Care 5th Editi
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on Test Bank (20
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20)
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,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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MULTIPLECHOICE
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. dd dd
ANS: B d d d d
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
by passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are
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typically referred to as radiographs.
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REF: p. d d 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging.
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This is the result of radiation’s ability to create
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and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves d d
c. sound waves d d
d. thermal changes d d
ANS: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
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ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the
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composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes.
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Special protection should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to
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ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. d d 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an
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array of medical diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use
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of ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is
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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. d d
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. d d d d
ANS: C
Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and
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magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and
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consequently do not produce ionizations in human tissue. They are
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regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and offer excellent
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alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
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, REF: d d d d d d d d pp. d d 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western
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medicine. All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs
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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. d d d d d d d d d d d d
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in
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recovery.
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ANS: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural
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explanations for the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The
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Hippocratic oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. d d 5
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded.
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These events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and
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disease. As
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d likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. d d d d d d d d
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. d d d d d d d d d d
c. germ theory and infection. d d d d d d
d. human genes and genetic engineering. d d d d d d d d
ANS: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
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continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene
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therapy offers promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and
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through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals continue to be
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developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic
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d code in all cells.
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REF: p. d d 6
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-ray‖ is regarded as one of
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medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discovery was
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accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings
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have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute
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to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous
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early images he created was an x-ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. dd dd
c. wife’s hand. d d
d. kidneys.
ANS: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen
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created the famous image of the hand of his wife. Through his
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d investigative methods, Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays.
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REF: p. d d 6
, 7. A dd valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
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a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography. d d
ANS: D
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing
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atherosclerosis, which can block the coronary arteries and cause a heart
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attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a special catheter with a
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balloon tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This
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treatment of a blocked blood vessel is termed angioplasty. Angioplasty is
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used to treat patients without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
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REF: p. d d 8
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
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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 d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
mammography.
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d. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify d d d d d d d d d d dd d d d d
for the mammography examination.
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ANS: B
Special breast imaging centers have been built to accommodate the demand
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for mammography procedures. Equipment and supplies, such as a specially
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designed x-ray tube and high-resolution digital imaging detectors, are used to
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create high-quality breast images. Mammography cannot be performed
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using general x-ray equipment.
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REF: p. d d 8
9. To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other
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organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using
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a. catheters.
b. stents.
c. balloons.
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ANS: A
Angiography is the term for radiologic examination of the blood vessels
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after injection of a contrast medium. Most often, the contrast material
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is injected through a catheter, which can be directed to a variety of
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major arteries or veins for visualization of these structures.
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REF: p. d d 8
10. Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions
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in medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and
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the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is
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a. nuclear imaging. d d
b. thermography.
c. CVIT.
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diatric Respirato
dd dd
ry Care 5th Editi
dd dd dd dd
on Test Bank (20
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20)
dd
,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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MULTIPLECHOICE
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. dd dd
ANS: B d d d d
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
by passage of x-rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are
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typically referred to as radiographs.
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REF: p. d d 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging.
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This is the result of radiation’s ability to create
d d d d in human tissue
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and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves d d
c. sound waves d d
d. thermal changes d d
ANS: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to
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ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the
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composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes.
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Special protection should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to
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ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. d d 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an
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array of medical diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use
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of ionizing energy to create a medical image. If a physician is
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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. d d
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. d d d d
ANS: C
Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonograms, and
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magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and
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consequently do not produce ionizations in human tissue. They are
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regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and offer excellent
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alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
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, REF: d d d d d d d d pp. d d 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western
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medicine. All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs
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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. d d d d d d d d d d d d
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in
d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
recovery.
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ANS: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural
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explanations for the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The
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Hippocratic oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. d d 5
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded.
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These events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and
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disease. As
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d d of it will most d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
d likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. d d d d d d d d
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. d d d d d d d d d d
c. germ theory and infection. d d d d d d
d. human genes and genetic engineering. d d d d d d d d
ANS: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will
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continue for many years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene
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therapy offers promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases, and
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through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals continue to be
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developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic
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d code in all cells.
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REF: p. d d 6
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-ray‖ is regarded as one of
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medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his discovery was
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accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings
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have been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute
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to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the most famous
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early images he created was an x-ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. dd dd
c. wife’s hand. d d
d. kidneys.
ANS: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen
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created the famous image of the hand of his wife. Through his
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d investigative methods, Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays.
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REF: p. d d 6
, 7. A dd valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
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a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography. d d
ANS: D
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing
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atherosclerosis, which can block the coronary arteries and cause a heart
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attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a special catheter with a
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balloon tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This
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treatment of a blocked blood vessel is termed angioplasty. Angioplasty is
d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
used to treat patients without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
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REF: p. d d 8
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
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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 d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
mammography.
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d. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify d d d d d d d d d d dd d d d d
for the mammography examination.
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ANS: B
Special breast imaging centers have been built to accommodate the demand
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for mammography procedures. Equipment and supplies, such as a specially
d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
designed x-ray tube and high-resolution digital imaging detectors, are used to
d d d d dd d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
create high-quality breast images. Mammography cannot be performed
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using general x-ray equipment.
d d d d d d d d
REF: p. d d 8
9. To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other
d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d
organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using
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a. catheters.
b. stents.
c. balloons.
d. none of the above. d d d d d d
ANS: A
Angiography is the term for radiologic examination of the blood vessels
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after injection of a contrast medium. Most often, the contrast material
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is injected through a catheter, which can be directed to a variety of
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major arteries or veins for visualization of these structures.
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REF: p. d d 8
10. Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions
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in medicine. An imaging modality that uses no ionizing radiation and
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the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is
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a. nuclear imaging. d d
b. thermography.
c. CVIT.
