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6. Which professionalorganizationestablishes standards for radiologic te c
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A. WHO
B. ASRT
C. FDA
D. CDC
Answer:B
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A. CTscan
B. MRI
C. X-ray
D. Fluoroscopy
Answer:B
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8. Whatisthe mostradiosensitivetissueinthehuman body?
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A. Muscle
B. Skin
C. Bonemarrow
D. Cartilage
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9. Whichfactorprimarilyaffectsthe quality ofanX-ray image?
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10. Howoftenshouldradiologicequipment betestedforquality assurance?
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A. Totreatdiseasesusingionizing radiation
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B. Toproduceimagesofinternal structuresfordiagnosis fd fd jl
C. Tomonitorpatient vitalsigns jl
D. Tosterilize medicalequipment
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Answer:B
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ystructures,allowing physicians todetectand diagnoseabnormalities. Options A, C,a
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A. MRIscanner
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D. PETscanner
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5. Scenario:A45-year-
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A. Ignoretheirconcerns;radiation is safe
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,reducinganxiety andpromotinginformedconsent.
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6. Which professionalorganizationestablishes standards for radiologic te c
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A. WHO
B. ASRT
C. FDA
D. CDC
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A. CTscan
B. MRI
C. X-ray
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ray, andfluoroscopyall useionizing radiation.
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8. Whatisthe mostradiosensitivetissueinthehuman body?
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A. Muscle
B. Skin
C. Bonemarrow
D. Cartilage
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9. Whichfactorprimarilyaffectsthe quality ofanX-ray image?
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10. Howoftenshouldradiologicequipment betestedforquality assurance?
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