RTE 1000 Final Exam All Possible Questions
and Answers with complete solutions
Question 1
As students gain competency in medical imaging procedures, three phases in the
clinical setting are planned by clinical faculty. These three phases in the correct
learning sequence are:
a. observation, assistance, and performance
b. affective, psychomotor, and cognitive
c. discovery, analysis, and repetition
d. classroom, laboratory, and clinical
Correct Answer
a. observation, assistance, and performance
Question 2
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging
Correct Answer
a. radiography
Question 3
The medical imaging specialty of __________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma
radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.
a. MRI
b. sonography
c. radiation oncology
d. nuclear medicine
Correct Answer
d. nuclear medicine
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,Question 4
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 added to his original theories.
This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the
most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his:
a. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
d. colon
Correct Answer
c. wife's hand
Question 5
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs, contrast
material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above
Correct Answer
a. catheters
Question 6
When a patient hand-off occurs, the principle of __________ is recommended.
a. SBAR
b. TeamSTEPPS
c. HIPAA
d. STAT
Correct Answer
a. SBAR
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,Question 7
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
(AHRA) organization except:
a. the AHRA offers a certification examination for radiology administrators
b. they have the authority to certify radiographers
c. they publish a periodical journal titled, Radiology Management
d. the AHRA plays a key role with the manpower needs of the medical imaging
profession
Correct Answer
b. they have the authority to certify radiographers
Question 8
Many organizations are involved with medical imaging making up this great
profession. A common goal of all of these organizations is to:
a. ensure the highest quality of care within the profession
b. improve the standard of care within medical imaging
c. foster positive public relations and communication with the general public and
governmental agencies
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
d. all of the above
Question 9
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised
to check into that state's ______________ requirements to ensure qualified
employability.
a. registry
b. professional membership
c. accreditation
d. licensure
Correct Answer
d. licensure
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, Question 10
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is:
a. sonography of the heel
b. nuclear scans of the bones
c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
d. radiographs of the chest
Correct Answer
c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
Question 11
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of
medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing energy to
create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing
radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities
except:
a. thermograms
b. magnetic resonance imaging
c. radiography
d. medical sonography
Correct Answer
c. radiography
Question 12
To health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is:
a. health information services
b. biomedical engineering
c. dietetics
d. medical records therapist
Correct Answer
a. health information services
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and Answers with complete solutions
Question 1
As students gain competency in medical imaging procedures, three phases in the
clinical setting are planned by clinical faculty. These three phases in the correct
learning sequence are:
a. observation, assistance, and performance
b. affective, psychomotor, and cognitive
c. discovery, analysis, and repetition
d. classroom, laboratory, and clinical
Correct Answer
a. observation, assistance, and performance
Question 2
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging
Correct Answer
a. radiography
Question 3
The medical imaging specialty of __________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma
radiation in the production of medical images for patient diagnosis.
a. MRI
b. sonography
c. radiation oncology
d. nuclear medicine
Correct Answer
d. nuclear medicine
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,Question 4
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 added to his original theories.
This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roentgen as a scientist. One of the
most famous early images he created was an x-ray image of his:
a. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
d. colon
Correct Answer
c. wife's hand
Question 5
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs, contrast
material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above
Correct Answer
a. catheters
Question 6
When a patient hand-off occurs, the principle of __________ is recommended.
a. SBAR
b. TeamSTEPPS
c. HIPAA
d. STAT
Correct Answer
a. SBAR
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,Question 7
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
(AHRA) organization except:
a. the AHRA offers a certification examination for radiology administrators
b. they have the authority to certify radiographers
c. they publish a periodical journal titled, Radiology Management
d. the AHRA plays a key role with the manpower needs of the medical imaging
profession
Correct Answer
b. they have the authority to certify radiographers
Question 8
Many organizations are involved with medical imaging making up this great
profession. A common goal of all of these organizations is to:
a. ensure the highest quality of care within the profession
b. improve the standard of care within medical imaging
c. foster positive public relations and communication with the general public and
governmental agencies
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
d. all of the above
Question 9
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised
to check into that state's ______________ requirements to ensure qualified
employability.
a. registry
b. professional membership
c. accreditation
d. licensure
Correct Answer
d. licensure
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, Question 10
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is:
a. sonography of the heel
b. nuclear scans of the bones
c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
d. radiographs of the chest
Correct Answer
c. DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
Question 11
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of
medical diagnostic modalities. Some of these involve the use of ionizing energy to
create a medical image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing
radiation, he or she may choose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities
except:
a. thermograms
b. magnetic resonance imaging
c. radiography
d. medical sonography
Correct Answer
c. radiography
Question 12
To health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is:
a. health information services
b. biomedical engineering
c. dietetics
d. medical records therapist
Correct Answer
a. health information services
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