Deck 23: Radiography

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary-care manager?

A) Radiographer
B) Medical doctor
C) Emergency medical dispatcher
D) Hospital board president

Answer 1

Medical doctor

Question 2

The medical professional who is specially trained to interpret radiographs is a _____.

A) Radiographer
B) Radiologist
C) Registered nurse
D) Nursing assistant

Answer 2

Radiologist

Question 3

_____ is credited with the invention of the fluoroscope.

A) Thomas Alva Edison
B) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
C) Clarence Dally
D) Eddy C. Jerman

Answer 3

Thomas Alva Edison

Question 4

_____ was the founder of the first professional society for radiographic professionals.

A) Thomas Alva Edison
B) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
C) Clarence Dally
D) Eddy C. Jerman

Question 5

Radiographic images were originally recorded on _____.

A) Cellulose nitrate
B) Glass plates
C) A polyester base
D) Magnetic tape

Question 6

Which of the following modalities uses ionizing radiation to create an image?

A) Ultrasound
B) Echocardiography
C) Computed tomography (CT)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging

Question 7

Which of the following modalities create an image in three dimensions?

A) Cardiovascular interventional radiography
B) Mammography
C) CT
D) Diagnostic radiography

Question 8

Which of the following activities is not included in a radiographer's general scope of practice?

A) Preparing patients
B) Determining accurate technical factors
C) Assessment of patients' clinical history for appropriateness of the procedure
D) Diagnosing the patient

Question 9

Which imaging modality is not considered a subspecialty of radiography?

A) Cardiovascular interventional radiography
B) Nuclear medicine
C) CT
D) Bone densitometry

Question 10

Which of the following statements about digital imaging is correct?

A) It is inexpensive to change a radiography department from analog to digital.
B) Images may be viewed by more than one viewer at a time.
C) Repeat exposure due to technical factor errors are increased.
D) It requires a film room for storage of hard-copy images.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct about the challenges radiographers face due to the obesity epidemic?

A) It may be easier to locate bony landmarks used for positioning with obese patients.
B) Radiographers may injure themselves learning how to use the equipment on bigger bodies.
C) Some patients are too large to fit into the aperture in the CT scanner.
D) Radiographers are reporting that the obesity epidemic is less of a concern now than it was 10 years ago.

Question 12

Which of the following agencies is responsible for administering the certification examination for radiographers?

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
B) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
C) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
D) International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists (ISRRT)

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding radiographers' compensation is correct?

A) Salaries vary widely by geographic regions.
B) Doctor's offices typically pay more than hospitals.
C) Salary differentials are not usually offered for weekend, afternoon, and night shifts.
D) Entry-level salaries are about $51,000 per year.

Question 14

All states in the union require radiographers to be licensed.

Question 15

In the1900s, anyone could purchase x-ray equipment.

Question 16

As the field of radiography expanded, it became apparent that the new technology was completely harmless.

Question 17

Completing a bachelor's degree is one of the eligibility requirements for certification as a radiographer.

Question 18

After achieving primary certification, a radiographer may choose to pursue one or more secondary certifications.