RTE 1000 Final Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER - radiography
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the X-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. One of the most famous early images he created was an X-ray image
of - CORRECT ANSWER - his wife's hand
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
administered into these vessels by using - CORRECT ANSWER - catheters
Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An imaging
modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is -
CORRECT ANSWER - MRI.
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - radiologist
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical
coding is - CORRECT ANSWER - health information services
The distinction between a technologist and a technician can be confusing to the general public,
when related to medical personnel. A key difference between the two involves education. -
CORRECT ANSWER - A technologist typically has a higher level of education and deals
with higher-level problems.
The medical imaging specialty of ________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in
the production of medical images for patient diagnosis. - CORRECT ANSWER - nuclear
medicine
, The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is -
CORRECT ANSWER - DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum performance
of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and maintained by the -
CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - ionizations
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - radiography
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - CORRECT ANSWER -
accreditation
Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is offered by
the - CORRECT ANSWER - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Many organizations are involved with medical imaging making up this great profession. A
common goal of all of these organizations is to - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure the
highest quality of care within the profession, improve the standard of care within medical
imaging, and foster positive public relations and communication with the general public and
governmental agencies.
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check
into that state's ______ requirements to ensure qualified employability. - CORRECT
ANSWER - licensure
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER - radiography
Wilhelm C. Roentgen's discovery of "the X-ray" is regarded as one of medicine's most
significant achievements. One of the most famous early images he created was an X-ray image
of - CORRECT ANSWER - his wife's hand
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
administered into these vessels by using - CORRECT ANSWER - catheters
Radiologic science continues to be one of the most exciting professions in medicine. An imaging
modality that uses no ionizing radiation and the energy of radio waves and magnetic fields is -
CORRECT ANSWER - MRI.
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a - CORRECT
ANSWER - radiologist
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical
coding is - CORRECT ANSWER - health information services
The distinction between a technologist and a technician can be confusing to the general public,
when related to medical personnel. A key difference between the two involves education. -
CORRECT ANSWER - A technologist typically has a higher level of education and deals
with higher-level problems.
The medical imaging specialty of ________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in
the production of medical images for patient diagnosis. - CORRECT ANSWER - nuclear
medicine
, The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is -
CORRECT ANSWER - DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum performance
of their members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and maintained by the -
CORRECT ANSWER - American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - ionizations
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 - CORRECT ANSWER - radiography
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - CORRECT ANSWER -
accreditation
Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is offered by
the - CORRECT ANSWER - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Many organizations are involved with medical imaging making up this great profession. A
common goal of all of these organizations is to - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure the
highest quality of care within the profession, improve the standard of care within medical
imaging, and foster positive public relations and communication with the general public and
governmental agencies.
A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check
into that state's ______ requirements to ensure qualified employability. - CORRECT
ANSWER - licensure
