ROLE OF LXMO CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - Answers discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895 at the University of
Wurzburg in Germany.
American Society of Radiologic Technologies(ASRT) - Answers Worlds oldest and largest professional
radiologic science organization, Found in Chicago 1920
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) - Answers establish standards and examinations
necessary to certify radiologic technologies, formed in 1922
Physicians - Answers Issues orders for X-ray examinations
Radiologist - Answers A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging
procedures
Reciprocity - Answers Credentials issued in one area that are recognized in another
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - Answers National
organization formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology
Radiographs - Answers Proper term for the "pictures" produced by X-rays
Sonography - Answers Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing
radiation
Flurography - Answers Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography - Answers Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
RT(R) - Answers Registered Technologist (Radiography) initials for radiologic technologists certified by
the ARRT
Limited radiographer - Answers Scope of practice is limited; explains procedure and preparation to
patients
Computed Tomography (CT) - Answers Computerized X-ray system that provides axial images
(transverse "slices") of all parts of the body
Angiography - Answers Imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called
contrast media
Bone Densitometry(BD) - Answers art and science of measuring the bone mineral content and density
of specific skeletal sites or the
whole body
Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) - Answers computerized imaging system that uses powerful
magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body
Mammography - Answers X-ray imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine
Nuclear medicine(NM) - Answers injection or indigestion of radioactive materials and recording of
their uptake in the body using a gamma camera
Positron emission tomography(PET) - Answers highly sophisticated computerized form of nuclear
medicine imagining
Radiation therapy - Answers treatment of malignant diseases using radiation
Thoracic Specialist - Answers Specializes in problems of the chest
LXMO Duties - Answers Explain procedures to pt, measure parts to be x-rayed, decide exposure & set
control panel, position the pt correctly for examination, position x-ray tube correctly, position film
correctly, process film & evaluate for quality, prepare film of Dr.
Back officie activities: - Answers consultation, examination, treatment, laboratory testing and
radiography
Front office activities: - Answers greeting patients, making appointments, handling payments,
handling insurance and billing and filing records
RT(R) Registered technologist (radiography) - Answers What is the professional credential used by
radiologic technologists after passing the ARRT examination in radiography and what does it stand
for?
What is the purpose of the ARRT American Registry of Radiology Technologists? - Answers Establish
qualification, administer examinations, provide certification for professional radiologic technologists,
publishes code of ethics and rules of ethics
Orthopedist - Answers Diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system
anesthesiologist - Answers Administers anesthetics and monitors patients durning surgery:
Pediatrician - Answers Treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children:
Geriatrician - Answers Specializes in problems and diseases of the elderly
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - Answers discovered x-rays on November 8, 1895 at the University of
Wurzburg in Germany.
American Society of Radiologic Technologies(ASRT) - Answers Worlds oldest and largest professional
radiologic science organization, Found in Chicago 1920
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) - Answers establish standards and examinations
necessary to certify radiologic technologies, formed in 1922
Physicians - Answers Issues orders for X-ray examinations
Radiologist - Answers A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging
procedures
Reciprocity - Answers Credentials issued in one area that are recognized in another
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - Answers National
organization formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology
Radiographs - Answers Proper term for the "pictures" produced by X-rays
Sonography - Answers Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing
radiation
Flurography - Answers Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography - Answers Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
RT(R) - Answers Registered Technologist (Radiography) initials for radiologic technologists certified by
the ARRT
Limited radiographer - Answers Scope of practice is limited; explains procedure and preparation to
patients
Computed Tomography (CT) - Answers Computerized X-ray system that provides axial images
(transverse "slices") of all parts of the body
Angiography - Answers Imaging of blood vessels with the injection of special compounds called
contrast media
Bone Densitometry(BD) - Answers art and science of measuring the bone mineral content and density
of specific skeletal sites or the
whole body
Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) - Answers computerized imaging system that uses powerful
magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to produce images of all parts of the body
Mammography - Answers X-ray imaging of the breast using a special x-ray machine
Nuclear medicine(NM) - Answers injection or indigestion of radioactive materials and recording of
their uptake in the body using a gamma camera
Positron emission tomography(PET) - Answers highly sophisticated computerized form of nuclear
medicine imagining
Radiation therapy - Answers treatment of malignant diseases using radiation
Thoracic Specialist - Answers Specializes in problems of the chest
LXMO Duties - Answers Explain procedures to pt, measure parts to be x-rayed, decide exposure & set
control panel, position the pt correctly for examination, position x-ray tube correctly, position film
correctly, process film & evaluate for quality, prepare film of Dr.
Back officie activities: - Answers consultation, examination, treatment, laboratory testing and
radiography
Front office activities: - Answers greeting patients, making appointments, handling payments,
handling insurance and billing and filing records
RT(R) Registered technologist (radiography) - Answers What is the professional credential used by
radiologic technologists after passing the ARRT examination in radiography and what does it stand
for?
What is the purpose of the ARRT American Registry of Radiology Technologists? - Answers Establish
qualification, administer examinations, provide certification for professional radiologic technologists,
publishes code of ethics and rules of ethics
Orthopedist - Answers Diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system
anesthesiologist - Answers Administers anesthetics and monitors patients durning surgery:
Pediatrician - Answers Treats and diagnoses disorders and diseases in children:
Geriatrician - Answers Specializes in problems and diseases of the elderly
