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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
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D. thermal changes
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Ans: A. ionizations
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
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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
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the following diagnostic modalities EXCEPT:
A. thermograms.
B. medical sonography.
C. radiography.
D. magnetic resonance imaging.
Ans: C. radiography.
The use of x-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as:
A. electrocardiography.
B. radiography.
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C. sonography.
D. magnetic resonance imaging.
Ans: B. radiography.
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.
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C. importance of closely monitoring a patient's condition and recovery.
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D. value of diet and exercise and allowing nature to take its course in
recovery.
Ans: B. 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
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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.
Ans: D. 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
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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.
Ans: C. wife's hand.
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A valuable x-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction
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would be:
A. mammography.
B. myelography.
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C. arthrography.
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D. coronary arteriography.
Ans: D. coronary arteriography.
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of
mammography EXCEPT:
A. it is very valuable for the detection of early breast cancers.
B. the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic
machine.
C. radiographers need to be specially trained in order to perform
mammography.
D. radiographers must be certified by the ARRT to qualify for the
mammography examination.