RAD1125 Exam 1 chapter 1,2,4-6,10,11,12,25
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is - CORRECT
ANSWER radiation
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 a - CORRECT ANSWER therapist
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 November 8, 1895
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
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER orthopedics
, 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
Approximately how many individuals are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists? - CORRECT ANSWER 330,000
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 (ARRT)
Which of the following organizations represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the
public and federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
What purpose is served by the standards document for a professional? - CORRECT
ANSWER It specifies the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint
review committee (JRC)
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 a 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 ASRT)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The term used to describe energy transmitted through matter is - CORRECT
ANSWER radiation
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 a - CORRECT ANSWER therapist
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 November 8, 1895
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
The study of diseases of muscles and bones is termed: - CORRECT ANSWER orthopedics
, 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
Approximately how many individuals are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists? - CORRECT ANSWER 330,000
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 (ARRT)
Which of the following organizations represents the interests of radiologic technologists to the
public and federal government? - CORRECT ANSWER American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT)
What purpose is served by the standards document for a professional? - CORRECT
ANSWER It specifies the requirements for accreditation of an educational program by a joint
review committee (JRC)
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 a 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 ASRT)
