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 - Answers Radiography
All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except - Answers the
procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is - Answers
DEXA studies of the hip & lower spine
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. - Answers ionizations
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 -
Answers wife's hand
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 - Answers residency
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a - Answers radiologist
To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must
1. complete a recognized RRA educational course of study.
2. successfully pass the national examination for nursing (NCLEX).
3. be certified in radiography by the ARRT.
4. successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination offered by the ARRT.
5. become a member of a local professional group of radiologists. - Answers 1, 3, & 4
, The medical imaging specialty of________ uses radiopharmaceuticals and gamma radiation in the
production of medical images for patient diagnosis. - Answers nuclear medicine
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure the optimum performance of
their members. The radiography "practice
standards" are developed and maintained by the - Answers American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT)
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 - Answers human
genes and genetic engineering
To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is
administered into these vessels by using - Answers catheters
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical coding is
- Answers health information services
The use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as - Answers radiography
The education of radiographers involves the commitment and dedication of many people. All of the
following may be directly involved with and
responsible for your education as a radiographer except the - Answers medical equipment applications
specialist
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 - Answers mri
A valuable X-ray procedure used to diagnose a myocardial infarction is - Answers coronary arteriography
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 - Answers therapists
The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following
choices represent his medical beliefs except the - Answers important medical value of sorcery and
witchcraft
The distinction between a technologist and a technician can be confusing to the general public, when
related to medical personnel. A key difference