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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered x-ray by: - Answer -observing light emitted from 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 -Abuses were rampant, circuses used x-rays for
entertainment, stores fitted shoes by x-ray shadows
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
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 statements is true when discussing sterile field/procedures? -
Answer -A sterile article can be handled by a scrub technologist wearing sterile gloves.
Which of the following information is always required prior to performing any imaging
procedure on a patient? - Answer -two patient identifiers
According to the U.S. Air Force, which of the following principles should be followed to
ensure proper body mechanics when moving/transferring patients? - Answer -When
working with a team to move, always count or use a signal to initiate move.
The five rights of medical administration - Answer -When checking the medication against
the MAR you look for:
1. Right Patient
2. Right Medication
3. Right Dose
4. Right Route
5. Right Time
This helps ensure accuracy when administering medication to the patient
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
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