, INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING
SCIENCES AND PATIENT CARE, 8TH EDITION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A +
Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition EXAM
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
ANS: B
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as radi
ographs.
REF: p. 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of ra
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diation’s ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves
c. sound waves
d. thermal changes
ANS: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atomsin matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the
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composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should jl
be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagn
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ostic modalities. Afew of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical image. I
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f a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order an
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y of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography.
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
,ANS: C
Radiography involves the use of x-
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonogra
ms, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not prod
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uce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and o
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ffer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
, REF: pp. 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine.All of the fol
lowing choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.
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d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for th
e treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the ethi
cal conduct of physicians today.
REF: p. 5
5. Throughout the historyof medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These e
vents have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this res
earch continues, much of it will most likely focus on
a. proper sanitation and public health.
b. immunology and the development of vaccines.
c. germ theory and infection.
d. human genes and genetic engineering.
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ANS: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for many
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years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for a vari
ety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals contin
ue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in all cells.
REF: p. 6
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements.Although his discovery
was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have been add
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ed to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scie
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ntist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratoryassistant’sfoot.
c. wife’s hand.
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d. kidneys.
ANS: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous im
age of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the proper
ties of x-rays.
REF: p. 6
SCIENCES AND PATIENT CARE, 8TH EDITION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A +
Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
jl jl
Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition EXAM
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
ANS: B
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as radi
ographs.
REF: p. 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of ra
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diation’s ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
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a. ionizations
b. radio waves
c. sound waves
d. thermal changes
ANS: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atomsin matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrupt the
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composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protection should jl
be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagn
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ostic modalities. Afew of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medical image. I
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f a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may choose to order an
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y of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography.
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
,ANS: C
Radiography involves the use of x-
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sonogra
ms, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not prod
jl jl
uce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and o
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ffer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
, REF: pp. 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine.All of the fol
lowing choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.
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d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for th
e treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the ethi
cal conduct of physicians today.
REF: p. 5
5. Throughout the historyof medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These e
vents have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this res
earch continues, much of it will most likely focus on
a. proper sanitation and public health.
b. immunology and the development of vaccines.
c. germ theory and infection.
d. human genes and genetic engineering.
jl
ANS: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for many
jl jl
years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for a vari
ety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals contin
ue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic code in all cells.
REF: p. 6
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements.Although his discovery
was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have been add
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ed to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scie
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ntist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratoryassistant’sfoot.
c. wife’s hand.
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d. kidneys.
ANS: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous im
age of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the proper
ties of x-rays.
REF: p. 6
