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RAD 1125 Exam 1 Questions with Answers
ionization
Ans: any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography
Ans: the making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-
rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate
or system.
radiation therapy
Ans: very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment of cancer
electromagnetic radiation
Ans: radio waves; non-ionizing; important in MRI
radiologist
Ans: physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and
non-ionizing radiation in both the diagnosis and treatment of a disease
diagnostic medical sonography
Ans: visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulse
ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
uses sound waves as a form of non- ionizing radiation
accreditation
Ans: voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an
institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
ARDMS
Ans: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; offers voluntary certification
through examination to eligible sonographers and vascular techs; offers a total of 4
credentials.
ARRT
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Ans: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Gives the registry exam and your
credentials upon passing the exam.
professional societies
Ans: represent the interests of various groups to the public and to governmental bodies
critical thinking
Ans: creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving sound
judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity
learning domains
Ans: program level measurable expectations for student learning
direct supervision
Ans: oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a qualified professional present in the
exam or treatment room with the student
the joint commission
Ans: a not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare
facilities; over 22,000; the nations primary standard-setting and accrediting body in
healthcare
third party payers
Ans: Insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial companies that are
the payers of inpatient and outpatient medical expenses for the patient; focus on quality
and patient safety
bias
Ans: prejudice; thinking negatively of others without any or significant justification;
generally a combination of stereotyped beliefs and negative attitudes
diversity
Ans: Fact or quality of being diverse, different (all of the ways in which human beings are
both similar and different)
advance directive
Ans: legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance to the
health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions regarding their
medical care; also called a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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RAD 1125 Exam 1 Questions with Answers
ionization
Ans: any process by which a neutral atom gains or looses
radiography
Ans: the making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-
rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate
or system.
radiation therapy
Ans: very high energy x-rays are used for the treatment of cancer
electromagnetic radiation
Ans: radio waves; non-ionizing; important in MRI
radiologist
Ans: physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and
non-ionizing radiation in both the diagnosis and treatment of a disease
diagnostic medical sonography
Ans: visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulse
ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue
uses sound waves as a form of non- ionizing radiation
accreditation
Ans: voluntary peer-review process through which an agency grants recognition to an
institution for a program of study that meets specified criteria
ARDMS
Ans: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; offers voluntary certification
through examination to eligible sonographers and vascular techs; offers a total of 4
credentials.
ARRT
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Ans: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Gives the registry exam and your
credentials upon passing the exam.
professional societies
Ans: represent the interests of various groups to the public and to governmental bodies
critical thinking
Ans: creative action based on professional knowledge and experience involving sound
judgement applied with high ethical standards and integrity
learning domains
Ans: program level measurable expectations for student learning
direct supervision
Ans: oversight of clinical procedures or treatment by a qualified professional present in the
exam or treatment room with the student
the joint commission
Ans: a not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits different types of healthcare
facilities; over 22,000; the nations primary standard-setting and accrediting body in
healthcare
third party payers
Ans: Insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial companies that are
the payers of inpatient and outpatient medical expenses for the patient; focus on quality
and patient safety
bias
Ans: prejudice; thinking negatively of others without any or significant justification;
generally a combination of stereotyped beliefs and negative attitudes
diversity
Ans: Fact or quality of being diverse, different (all of the ways in which human beings are
both similar and different)
advance directive
Ans: legal document prepared by a living, competent adult to provide guidance to the
health care team if the individual should become unable to make decisions regarding their
medical care; also called a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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