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RTE 1000 Final examThe use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as -
ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-MRI.
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a -
ANS-radiologist
The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and
medical coding is - ANS-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. - ANS-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. - ANS-nuclear
medicine
The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of
accuracy, is - ANS-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 - ANS-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. - ANS-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 - ANS-radiography
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through
demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - ANS-accreditation
Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is
offered by the - ANS-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 - ANS-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. -
ANS-licensure
All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators
(AHRA) organization - ANS-except they have the authority to certify radiographers
The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late
November is the - ANS-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging
profession, it is accurate to conclude that - ANS-the collective group of agencies are
responsible for the accreditation, certification, and representation of the medical imaging
profession
The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the - ANS-American
Roentgen Ray Society
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Programs seeking this
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