Exam 1 (Ch. 1-6) RAD 1125 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Radiation
Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ionizing radiation
Which of the following specialties uses a nonionizing form of radiation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sonography
The discovery of x-rays occurred in: - CORRECT ANSWER 1895
Who discovered x-rays - CORRECT ANSWER Wilhelm Roentgen
An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is known as a: -
CORRECT ANSWER Radiographer
An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is termed:
- CORRECT ANSWER Angioplasty
A discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the
body is: - CORRECT ANSWER Computed tomography
Radiography of the breast is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER mammography
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER orthopedics
, An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct or improve the
function of a particular body part or system is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Therapist
Which of the following is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an
individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills? -
CORRECT ANSWER certification
Which of the following is a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular
profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Registry
What organization certifies individuals in radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Which of the following organizations represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the
public and federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists
What purpose is served by the standards document for a profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER It specifies the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint
review committee
Which of the following is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at the state level)
grants permission to individuals to practice their profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER Licensure
Which title is granted to the radiographer after successful completion of the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist's examination in radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER registered
technologist, radiographer
Which of the following organizations is a sponsor of the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? - CORRECT
ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Radiation
Special protection should be taken to prevent excessive exposure to: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ionizing radiation
Which of the following specialties uses a nonionizing form of radiation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Sonography
The discovery of x-rays occurred in: - CORRECT ANSWER 1895
Who discovered x-rays - CORRECT ANSWER Wilhelm Roentgen
An individual who specializes in using x-rays to create images of the body is known as a: -
CORRECT ANSWER Radiographer
An effective treatment of atherosclerosis that uses a special catheter with a balloon tip is termed:
- CORRECT ANSWER Angioplasty
A discipline that visualizes sectional anatomy by the recording of a predetermined plane in the
body is: - CORRECT ANSWER Computed tomography
Radiography of the breast is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER mammography
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER orthopedics
, An individual who specializes in carrying out treatments designed to correct or improve the
function of a particular body part or system is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Therapist
Which of the following is a voluntary process through which an agency grants recognition to an
individual on demonstration, usually by examination, of specialized professional skills? -
CORRECT ANSWER certification
Which of the following is a listing of individuals holding certification credentials in a particular
profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Registry
What organization certifies individuals in radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Which of the following organizations represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the
public and federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists
What purpose is served by the standards document for a profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER It specifies the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint
review committee
Which of the following is the process by which a governmental agency (usually at the state level)
grants permission to individuals to practice their profession? - CORRECT
ANSWER Licensure
Which title is granted to the radiographer after successful completion of the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist's examination in radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER registered
technologist, radiographer
Which of the following organizations is a sponsor of the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? - CORRECT
ANSWER American Society of Radiologic Technologists
