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,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE nz
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
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a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. nz nz
ANS: B nznz
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
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rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as
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radiographs.
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2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result
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of radiation’s ability to create
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in human tissue and possible biochemical changes nz nz nz nz nz nz
.
a. ionizations
b. radio waves nz
c. sound waves nz
d. thermal changes nz
ANS: A nznz
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrup
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t the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protectio
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n should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 nz
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical
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diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medic
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al image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may ch
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oose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. nz
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. nz nz
ANS: C nznz
Radiography involves the use of x- nz nz nz nz nz
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sono
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grams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do n
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ot produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for im
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aging and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to
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patients.
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4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of th
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e following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
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a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. nz nz nz nz nz nz
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. nz nz nz nz nz nz nz nz
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B nznz
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations f
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or the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still govern
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s the ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 nz
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. Thes
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e events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As
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this research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. nz nz nz nz
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. nz nz nz nz nz
c. germ theory and infection. nz nz nz
d. human genes and genetic engineering. nz nz nz nz
ANS: D nznz
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for m
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any years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures f
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or a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceut
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icals continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic cod
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e in all cells.
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REF: p. 6 nz
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-nz nz nz nz nz nz
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his disco
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very was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have
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been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roe
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ntgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-
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ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. nz nz
c. wife’s hand. nz
d. kidneys.
ANS: C nznz
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famou
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s image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified t
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he properties of x-rays.
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REF: p. 6 nz
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
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Adler: Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE nz
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
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a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. nz nz
ANS: B nznz
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-
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rays or gamma rays through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as
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radiographs.
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REF: p. 4 nz
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result
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of radiation’s ability to create
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in human tissue and possible biochemical changes nz nz nz nz nz nz
.
a. ionizations
b. radio waves nz
c. sound waves nz
d. thermal changes nz
ANS: A nznz
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-
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rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These ionizations have the ability to disrup
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t the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes. Special protectio
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n should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
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REF: p. 3 nz
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical
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diagnostic modalities. A few of these involve the use of ionizing energy to create a medic
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al image. If a physician is concerned about the use of ionizing radiation, he or she may ch
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oose to order any of the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT
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a. thermograms.
b. medical sonography. nz
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging. nz nz
ANS: C nznz
Radiography involves the use of x- nz nz nz nz nz
rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as thermograms, sono
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grams, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do n
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ot produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for im
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aging and offer excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to
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patients.
, REF: n z n z pp. 3-4 nz
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of th
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e following choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
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a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
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b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft. nz nz nz nz nz nz
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery. nz nz nz nz nz nz nz nz
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
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ANS: B nznz
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations f
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or the treatment of disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still govern
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s the ethical conduct of physicians today.
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REF: p. 5 nz
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. Thes
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e events have led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As
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this research continues, much of it will most likely focus on
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a. proper sanitation and public health. nz nz nz nz
b. immunology and the development of vaccines. nz nz nz nz nz
c. germ theory and infection. nz nz nz
d. human genes and genetic engineering. nz nz nz nz
ANS: D nznz
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for m
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any years. The replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures f
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or a variety of hereditary diseases, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceut
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icals continue to be developed. Medical research will continue to focus on the genetic cod
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e in all cells.
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REF: p. 6 nz
6. Wilhelm C. Roentgen’s discovery of ―the x-nz nz nz nz nz nz
ray‖ is regarded as one of medicine’s most significant achievements. Although his disco
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very was accidental, his early research was so thorough that no significant findings have
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been added to his original theories. This in itself is a true tribute to the brilliance of Roe
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ntgen as a scientist. One of the most famous early images he created was an x-
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ray image of his
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a. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot. nz nz
c. wife’s hand. nz
d. kidneys.
ANS: C nznz
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famou
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s image of the hand of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified t
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he properties of x-rays.
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REF: p. 6 nz
