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RADT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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RADT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - Answer -observing light emitted from a
piece of paper covered with a chemical compound.
Thomas Edison contributed greatly to the field of radiology by: - Answer -discovering the
use of calcium tungstate.
The scientist Michael Faraday is noted for: - Answer -experiments in electromagnetic
induction.
Roentgen discovered x-rays in: - Answer -1895
The piezoelectric effect describes how a voltage is produced by applying stress to a
certain type of crystal. This effect was discovered by: - Answer -Jacques and Pierre
Curie.
William Goodspeed is noted for: - Answer -producing the first radiograph.
In the early days of x-ray usage: - Answer -all of the above
The discoverer of x-rays did so while working with a: - Answer -a Crookes tube.
The harmful effects of x-rays was first noted by: - Answer -Edison's laboratory worker
The Hittorf tube: - Answer -was an early model of the Crooks tube
Which of the following health-related professions is the largest and oldest profession
other than a physician? - Answer -nurse
During a CT biopsy a tissue sample is removed from the lung. Which of the following
allied health professionals would be responsible for evaluating that tissue? - Answer -
cytotechnologist
Which allied health profession is growing due to the emerging technology in DNA
analysis? - Answer -Medical Technology
, A 35 year old male is brought to the emergency room (ER) due to a car accident. He is
critically injured. Which of the following allied health professionals would be in the room
to place an endotracheal tube in the patient to assist his breathing? - Answer -
respiratory therapist
Which of the following is one of the newest allied health professionals and has duties
such as: taking patient histories, physical examinations and patient education? This
person can treat a patient under the supervision of a physician. - Answer -Physician
assistant
Which of the following medical professions is usually the first to administer care to a
patient requiring emergent attention? - Answer -Paramedic
Which allied health professional is not routinely found in a hospital setting, but still has
an impact on an individual's health status? - Answer -dental hygienist
Because every health profession has its own specific technology, people should not
spend time educating other healthcare professionals on the new technology and
advancements in the field. - Answer -false
Which of the following is the BEST reason for allied health professionals to work as a
team? - Answer -The patient will get more efficient and better quality care.
A health professional who assists individuals in regaining the ability to perform daily
living skills after an illness or injury is known as a/an: - Answer -occupational therapist
Who can initiate a request for a radiographic examination? - Answer -a physician (or
his/her designate)
Which of the following is a legitimate reason to order a radiologic exam? - Answer -To
diagnose a suspected disease
What instrument is used to monitor chest and heart sounds? - Answer -stethoscope
Who has the legal ability to cancel an imaging procedure after it is ordered on an alert
and competent patient? - Answer -the patient
What term is used to descripbe a disease that a patient develops after admission to a
hospital? - Answer -nosocomial infection
Which of the following diseases/conditions would result in a patient being placed in an
isolation room? - Answer -tuberculosis
Which of the following statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? -
Answer -A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
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