Test Bank
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care, 8th Edition.
By Arlene Adler, Richard Carlton, and Kori Stewart – Comprehensive Radiologic Technology Exam Practice Resource
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: B
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-rays or gamma rays
through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as radiographs.
REF: p. 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation’s
ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
a. ionizations
b. radio waves
c. sound waves
d. thermal changes
Answer: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These
ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes.
Special protection should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
REF: p. 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic
modalities. A few 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. medical sonography.
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: C
Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as
thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not
produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and offer
excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
REF: pp. 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following
choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
Answer: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for the treatment of
disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today.
REF: p. 5
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These events have
led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will
most likely focus on
a. proper sanitation and public health.
b. immunology and the development of vaccines.
c. germ theory and infection.
d. human genes and genetic engineering.
Answer: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for many years. The
replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases,
, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed. Medical research will
continue to focus on the genetic code in all cells.
REF: p. 6
6. 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. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot.
c. wife’s hand.
d. kidneys.
Answer: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous image of the hand
of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays.
REF: p. 6
7. A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography.
Answer: D
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing atherosclerosis, which can block the
coronary arteries and cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a special catheter with a balloon
tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This treatment of a blocked blood vessel is termed
angioplasty. Angioplasty is used to treat patients without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
REF: p. 8
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT
Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care, 8th Edition.
By Arlene Adler, Richard Carlton, and Kori Stewart – Comprehensive Radiologic Technology Exam Practice Resource
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as
a. electrocardiography.
b. radiography.
c. sonography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: B
Radiography is the making of records of internal structures of the body by passage of x-rays or gamma rays
through the body. These records or images are typically referred to as radiographs.
REF: p. 4
2. Particular care must be taken when using radiation for medical imaging. This is the result of radiation’s
ability to create in human tissue and possible biochemical changes.
a. ionizations
b. radio waves
c. sound waves
d. thermal changes
Answer: A
Some forms of electromagnetic energy, including x-rays, have the ability to ionize atoms in matter. These
ionizations have the ability to disrupt the composition of matter and are capable of disrupting life processes.
Special protection should be provided to prevent excessive exposure to ionizing radiation.
REF: p. 3
3. In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of medical diagnostic
modalities. A few 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. medical sonography.
c. radiography.
d. magnetic resonance imaging.
Answer: C
Radiography involves the use of x-rays for the production of medical images. Medical procedures such as
thermograms, sonograms, and magnetic resonance scans use nonionizing energy forms and consequently do not
produce ionizations in human tissue. They are regarded as nonionizing modalities for imaging and offer
excellent alternatives to physicians concerned about radiation exposure to patients.
REF: pp. 3-4
4. The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following
choices represent his medical beliefs EXCEPT the
a. use of high ethical standards of conduct.
b. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft.
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient’s condition and recovery.
d. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery.
Answer: B
The Hippocratic Corpus is writings that they emphasize rational and natural explanations for the treatment of
disease and reject sorcery and magic. The Hippocratic oath still governs the ethical conduct of physicians today.
REF: p. 5
5. Throughout the history of medicine, remarkable achievements have been recorded. These events have
led to our current understanding of the human organism and disease. As this research continues, much of it will
most likely focus on
a. proper sanitation and public health.
b. immunology and the development of vaccines.
c. germ theory and infection.
d. human genes and genetic engineering.
Answer: D
Although the Human Genome Project is finished, analyses of the data will continue for many years. The
replacement of faulty genes through gene therapy offers promises of cures for a variety of hereditary diseases,
, and through genetic engineering, important pharmaceuticals continue to be developed. Medical research will
continue to focus on the genetic code in all cells.
REF: p. 6
6. 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. colon.
b. laboratory assistant’s foot.
c. wife’s hand.
d. kidneys.
Answer: C
November 8, 1895, is believed by historians to be the day that Roentgen created the famous image of the hand
of his wife. Through his investigative methods, Roentgen identified the properties of x-rays.
REF: p. 6
7. A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is
a. mammography.
b. myelography.
c. arthrography.
d. coronary arteriography.
Answer: D
Coronary arteriography is an extremely valuable tool in diagnosing atherosclerosis, which can block the
coronary arteries and cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). By way of a special catheter with a balloon
tip, effective treatment of atherosclerosis is possible. This treatment of a blocked blood vessel is termed
angioplasty. Angioplasty is used to treat patients without having to use invasive open-heart surgery.
REF: p. 8
8. All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography EXCEPT
