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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
Ans: 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
Ans: c. ionizations
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: c. wife's hand
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A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography
Ans: 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
Ans: 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:
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RTE 1000 WEEK 1 EXAM Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
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
Ans: 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
Ans: c. ionizations
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: d. important medical value of sorcery and witchcraft
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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
Ans: 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
Ans: c. wife's hand
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A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is:
a. mammography
b. myelography
c. coronary arteriography
d. arthrography
Ans: 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
Ans: 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:
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