RAD 1125 exam 1 study guide 2025
Questions and Answers
Explain the use of radiation in medicine - ANSWER-Radiation is used in medicine
to create images of an atomic structures or physiologic actions and therapeutic
purposes
Provide an overview of the history of medicine - ANSWER-Modern medicine has
evolved from ancient medicine, which started in ancient Egypt with the first
doctors
Describe the discovery of x-rays. - ANSWER-Nov 8th, 1895. Wilhelm Conrad
Rontgen(Wurzburg, Germany) in physics lab working with Crookes tube
encompassed cathode and anode attached to electrical supply. During the
experiments, x-rays were produced from tube. plate that was covered in barium
platinocyanide emitting light when Crookes tube on. When hand placed in bw the
two an Xray is produced.
Define terms related to radiologic technology and the other radiologic and imaging
sciences - ANSWER-ALARA, ARRT, ASRT, Bone densitometry, Cardiovascular-
interventional, Certification, Continuing education, Computed tomography,
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, Discipline, Disease, ionizing vs. non-ionizing radiation, magnetic resonance
imaging, mammography, medical dosimetry, modality, nuclear medicine, radiation
therapy, radiography, radiologic technologists, radiologists, radiologist assistants,
radiopharmaceutical, regulations, shielding, sonography, specialties, x-rays
Explain the career opportunities within the profession of radiologic and imaging
sciences - ANSWER-Hospitals, freestanding clinics, research, sales, marketing
Identify the various specialties within a radiologic and imaging sciences department
- ANSWER-Radiography, CT scanning, medical sonography, radiation therapy,
MRI scanning, mammography, DEXA scanning, radiologist assistant (RA), nuclear
medicine, cardiovascular interventional technology, PACS administrator
Describe the typical responsibilities of the members of the radiologic and imaging
sciences team - ANSWER-Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and perform
radiation therapy treatments
Explain the career-ladder opportunities within radiologic and imaging sciences.
Discuss the roles of other members of the health care team. - ANSWER-
Economic gatekeeping, political advocacy, public health delivery, patient safety,
quality of care improvement, and information technology.
Differentiate accreditation, certification, and representation functions of various
professional organizations - ANSWER-Objectives
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Questions and Answers
Explain the use of radiation in medicine - ANSWER-Radiation is used in medicine
to create images of an atomic structures or physiologic actions and therapeutic
purposes
Provide an overview of the history of medicine - ANSWER-Modern medicine has
evolved from ancient medicine, which started in ancient Egypt with the first
doctors
Describe the discovery of x-rays. - ANSWER-Nov 8th, 1895. Wilhelm Conrad
Rontgen(Wurzburg, Germany) in physics lab working with Crookes tube
encompassed cathode and anode attached to electrical supply. During the
experiments, x-rays were produced from tube. plate that was covered in barium
platinocyanide emitting light when Crookes tube on. When hand placed in bw the
two an Xray is produced.
Define terms related to radiologic technology and the other radiologic and imaging
sciences - ANSWER-ALARA, ARRT, ASRT, Bone densitometry, Cardiovascular-
interventional, Certification, Continuing education, Computed tomography,
....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
, Discipline, Disease, ionizing vs. non-ionizing radiation, magnetic resonance
imaging, mammography, medical dosimetry, modality, nuclear medicine, radiation
therapy, radiography, radiologic technologists, radiologists, radiologist assistants,
radiopharmaceutical, regulations, shielding, sonography, specialties, x-rays
Explain the career opportunities within the profession of radiologic and imaging
sciences - ANSWER-Hospitals, freestanding clinics, research, sales, marketing
Identify the various specialties within a radiologic and imaging sciences department
- ANSWER-Radiography, CT scanning, medical sonography, radiation therapy,
MRI scanning, mammography, DEXA scanning, radiologist assistant (RA), nuclear
medicine, cardiovascular interventional technology, PACS administrator
Describe the typical responsibilities of the members of the radiologic and imaging
sciences team - ANSWER-Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and perform
radiation therapy treatments
Explain the career-ladder opportunities within radiologic and imaging sciences.
Discuss the roles of other members of the health care team. - ANSWER-
Economic gatekeeping, political advocacy, public health delivery, patient safety,
quality of care improvement, and information technology.
Differentiate accreditation, certification, and representation functions of various
professional organizations - ANSWER-Objectives
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