RAD1125 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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
