RAD1125 FINAL EXAM - purposes is referred to as - <<>>radia...

RAD1125 FINAL EXAM

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The application of x-rays or gamma rays for disease treatment purposes is referred to as - <<>>radiation therapy

Many medical professions have developed "practice standards" to ensure optimum performance of their members.The radiography "practice standards" are developed and maintained by the - <<>>American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

The current medical standard for measuring bone health, with a high degree of accuracy, is - <<>>DEXA studies of the hip and lower spine

The Greek physician Hippocrates is regarded as the father of Western medicine. All of the following choices represent his medical beliefs except the - <<>>important medical value of medicinal potions and super natural powers.

To study the blood vessels of the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs, contrast material is administered into these vessels by using - <<>>catheters

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 - <<>>residency 2 / 4

The health occupation that deals with the management of patient medical records and medical coding is - <<>>health information services

To become a qualified, registered radiologist assistant (RRA), you must

• complete a recognized RRA educational course of study.
• successfully pass the national examination for nursing

(NCLEX).

• be certified in radiography by the ARRT.
• successfully complete the radiologist assistant examination

offered by the ART.

• become a member of a local professional group of

radiologists. - <<>>1, 3, and 4 only

A class of health care workers who specialize in carrying out treatments designed to improve the function of a particular body part or system and who likely possess a 2- or 4-year degree are known as - <<>>therapists

All of the following are true of the diagnostic procedure of mammography except - <<>>the procedures may be performed using a general radiographic machine

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In the radiology field, a number of imaging technologies do not employ ionizing radiations. As a result, the profession is starting to reference a new term that includes medical sonography and magnetic resonance imaging. This term is

often referred to as: - <<>>imaging sciences

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 - <<>>equipment applications specialist

Professional certification of radiographers is - <<>>offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed - <<>>accreditation

One's professional career in the radiologic sciences begins with the attainment of a primary credential. For those following this, continuing competency is demonstrated by achieving proof of continuing education (CE) through a process referred to as - <<>>Continuing Qualification Requirements (CQR)

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