RTE 1000 WEEK 1 EXAM | 150 QUESTIONS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging Answer - a. radiography
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. thermal changes
b. radio waves
c. ionizations
d. sound waves Answer - c. ionizations
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of
medical diagnostic modalities. Some 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. magnetic resonance imaging
,c. radiography
d. medical sonography Answer - c. radiography
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine.
All of the following choices represent his medial beliefs except the:
a. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery
b. use of high ethical standards of conduct
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft Answer - d. important
medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
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. human genes and genetic engineering
c. immunology and the development of vaccines
d. germ theory and infection Answer - b. human genes and genetic
engineering
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. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
,d. colon Answer - c. wife's hand
A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography Answer - c. coronary arteriography
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
b. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform
mammography
c. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography
examination
d. it is very valuable for the dedication of early breast cancers Answer - a. the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above Answer - a. 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:
, a. thermography
b. nuclear imaging
c. MRI
d. CVIT Answer - c. MRI
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as
a:
a. radiologic technologist
b. radiologist
c. radiographer
d. radiologist assistant Answer - b. radiologist
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments
designed to improve a patient's health condition and quality of life and who
likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as:
a. practitioners
b. therapists
c. technicians
d. technologists Answer - b. therapists
Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of
osteopathy (DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical
school, these physicians must complete a:
a. baccalaureate degree
b. master's degree education
c. doctoral (Pd.D) degree program
d. residency Answer - d. residency
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
a. radiography
b. electrocardiography
c. sonography
d. magnetic resonance imaging Answer - a. radiography
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. thermal changes
b. radio waves
c. ionizations
d. sound waves Answer - c. ionizations
In the diagnosis of patient disease states, physicians can select from an array of
medical diagnostic modalities. Some 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. magnetic resonance imaging
,c. radiography
d. medical sonography Answer - c. radiography
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine.
All of the following choices represent his medial beliefs except the:
a. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in recovery
b. use of high ethical standards of conduct
c. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery
d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft Answer - d. important
medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
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. human genes and genetic engineering
c. immunology and the development of vaccines
d. germ theory and infection Answer - b. human genes and genetic
engineering
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. laboratory assistant's foot
b. kidneys
c. wife's hand
,d. colon Answer - c. wife's hand
A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography Answer - c. coronary arteriography
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography
except:
a. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
b. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform
mammography
c. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the mammography
examination
d. it is very valuable for the dedication of early breast cancers Answer - a. the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver and other organs,
contrast material is administered into these vessels by using:
a. catheters
b. stents
c. balloons
d. none of the above Answer - a. 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:
, a. thermography
b. nuclear imaging
c. MRI
d. CVIT Answer - c. MRI
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as
a:
a. radiologic technologist
b. radiologist
c. radiographer
d. radiologist assistant Answer - b. radiologist
A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments
designed to improve a patient's health condition and quality of life and who
likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as:
a. practitioners
b. therapists
c. technicians
d. technologists Answer - b. therapists
Board-certified radiologists can be a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of
osteopathy (DO). To become a board-certified radiologist following medical
school, these physicians must complete a:
a. baccalaureate degree
b. master's degree education
c. doctoral (Pd.D) degree program
d. residency Answer - d. residency
