RAD-101 Final
Review(updated)questions with correct
answers
The use of X-rays to create a medical image on patients is referred to as - correct answer ✔✔radiography
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. - correct answer
✔✔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 -
correct answer ✔✔wifes hand
A physician who specializes in the interpretation of medical images is known as a - correct answer
✔✔radiologist
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 - correct
answer ✔✔therapists
Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum performance of their
members. The radiography "practice standards" are developed and maintained by the - correct answer
✔✔American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated
compliance with developed standards is termed - correct answer ✔✔accreditation
Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners, such as radiographers, is offered by the -
correct answer ✔✔American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
,A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that
state's __________ requirements to ensure qualified employability. - correct answer ✔✔licensure
The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the - correct answer ✔✔American Ray
Roentgen Society
Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Programs seeking this programmatic recognition
necessarily must comply with the JRCERT - correct answer ✔✔Essentials and Guuidelines
The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession of radiologic
technology, through its efforts in continuing education, practice standards, and socioeconomics is the -
correct answer ✔✔American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
One of your classmates consistently gets A's on tests and homework, with no apparent effort or study. In
talking with him, you discover he has a good strategy for studying that involves - correct answer
✔✔consistently allocating specific times of the day for studying and exercising
An example of a stress buffer is - correct answer ✔✔exercising with friends 45 minutes the day before a
big test
You are about to take a 100-question test in a timed fashion. The test time allotment is 90 minutes. An
effective test-taking strategy to use when taking this test is - correct answer ✔✔scan the test and answer
the questions you clearly know and then go back and spend the necessary time on those questions that
need more time, even though you may not quite finish.
As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have enjoyed, you discover that your laptop
computer battery is very low, causing concern. You wanted to review your notes one last time before
going into the examination. This event would be classified as a(n) - correct answer ✔✔hassle
Critical thinking is an essential part of the radiologic sciences profession. This requires the professional
radiographer to use broad intellectual skills and experiences when making the correct choice for any
given situation. This is true because - correct answer ✔✔many decisions are difficult and complex,
working with each patient is a unique experience, no two procedures or treatments are the same
, All of the following choices would generally require critical analysis thinking except - correct answer
✔✔checking in for work and reviewing the day's schedule
Critical thinking skills are necessary for the competent medical imaging professional. Various
organizations within the radiologic sciences provide guidance and documentation of these traits. As an
example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) publishes ______________ that help
define specific professional expectations and responsibilities. - correct answer ✔✔practice standards
Exposure factor selection for optimum image quality is one of the most challenging aspects of
radiography. In your attempt to produce an image of a patient's hip in the AP projection, you become
frustrated with the image you have created because it is sub-optimal in image quality. When you show
the image to the supervisor, he abruptly states that you need to repeat the image and this time "get it
right." As you begin to repeat the image, your first critical analysis thought should be to - correct answer
✔✔clearly identify the problem that led to the suboptimal image
The transfer of knowledge gained in the laboratory or classroom setting is best demonstrated - correct
answer ✔✔in an actual clinical setting on patients
In your experiences as a student radiographer, you will encounter a variety of technologists, each with
his or her own methods for performing procedures. Most will be quite good, but unfortunately some will
be poor. As a student, you have a responsibility to recognize these various behaviors and assess their
professional correctness. A firm reference point for determining the appropriate behavior for
technologist behavior would be - correct answer ✔✔referencing the ASRT practice standards and ARRT
code of ethics
While working as a radiographer, you design a unique receptor holder to use during portable procedures
that clearly reduces the exposure of others, by lessening the need to hold patients or image receptors.
The development of this imaging device shows that you are functioning at what level of learning? -
correct answer ✔✔Synthesis
As students gain competency in medical imaging procedures, three phases in the clinical setting are
planned by clinical faculty. These three phases in the correct learning sequence are - correct answer
✔✔observation, assistance, and performance
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