Test Bank for Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice 6th Edition by Long

Chapter 01: Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator
Long et al.: Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 6th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. X-rays were discovered in 1895 by
a. Coolidge.
b. Crookes.
c. Roentgen.
d. Edison.
ANS: C PTS: 1

2. On what date were x-rays discovered?
a. November 8, 1895
b. November 10, 1923
c. October 31, 1859
d. October 31, 1895
ANS: A PTS: 1

3. What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?
a. Photographs
b. Radiographs
c. Views
d. X-images
ANS: B PTS: 1

4. The world’s oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
ANS: D PTS: 1

5. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for radiologic techno
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
ANS: A PTS: 1

6. What do the initials RT(R) stand for?
a. Registered technologist (radiography)
b. Radiography technology (registered)
c. Respiratory therapy (registered)
d. Registered technician (radiology)
ANS: A PTS: 1

7. Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in radiologic tec
a. ARRT
b. ASRT
c. JRCERT
d. AERS