Question 1

Nuclear medicine is useful in:&#10;A) radiographing breast tissue&#10;B) treatment and diagnosis of diseases&#10;C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)&#10;D) sonography

Accepted Answer

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It is particularly useful for its ability to show physiological function within the body, unlike most other imaging modalities that show anatomy and structure.

Question 2

One advantage of MRI imaging over computed tomography (CT) is:&#10;A) the X-ray dose is cut by 50%&#10;B) the test is more economical&#10;C) the equipment is less expensive&#10;D) no X-ray is needed for the test

Accepted Answer

MRI imaging does not use X-rays, unlike CT scans. Instead, it uses a combination of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.

Question 3

Sonography is most often used for:&#10;A) bone density studies&#10;B) spinal cord imaging&#10;C) soft tissue imaging&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Sonography, also known as ultrasound imaging, is most commonly used for imaging soft tissues in the body, such as organs and muscles, because it provides clear images of these structures without the use of ionizing radiation.

Question 4

Which of the following specialties will most likely be involved in the treatment of diseases?&#10;A) Radiation therapy&#10;B) Sonography&#10;C) Computed tomography&#10;D) Magnetic resonance imaging

Accepted Answer

Radiation therapy is a medical specialty directly involved in the treatment of diseases, particularly cancer, by using high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells. Sonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are primarily diagnostic imaging techniques used to visualize the inside of the body to aid in diagnosis, rather than treatment modalities.

Question 5

Which of the following modalities will most likely be involved in imaging the pregnant abdomen?&#10;A) MRI&#10;B) CT&#10;C) Sonography&#10;D) Nuclear medicine scanner

Accepted Answer

Sonography, or ultrasound, is the preferred imaging modality for the pregnant abdomen due to its safety, as it does not use ionizing radiation and provides real-time imaging of the fetus.

Question 6

MRI is especially useful in the study of:&#10;A) breast tissue&#10;B) bone density&#10;C) spinal cord disease&#10;D) thyroid disease

Accepted Answer

MRI is particularly effective in imaging soft tissues, making it especially useful for studying spinal cord diseases.

Question 7

The specialty using sound waves in the diagnosis of disease is:&#10;A) computed tomography&#10;B) magnetic resonance imaging&#10;C) nuclear medicine technology&#10;D) diagnostic medical sonography

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic medical sonography uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, which helps in the diagnosis of disease.

Question 8

The specialty in which contrast medium is most often used is:&#10;A) CT&#10;B) MRI&#10;C) angiography&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Angiography frequently uses contrast medium to visualize blood vessels and the conditions affecting them. This makes it easier to diagnose and treat vascular diseases. Contrast is injected directly into the blood vessels, providing clear images of their structure and function.

Question 9

The initials RT (R) (CV) (ARRT) would be used by radiologic technologists specializing in:&#10;A) radiography and cardiovascular imaging&#10;B) computed tomography&#10;C) magnetic resonance imaging&#10;D) bone densitometry

Accepted Answer

The initials RT(R)(CV)(ARRT) indicate a radiologic technologist who is registered in radiography (R) and has additional qualifications in cardiovascular imaging (CV) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Question 10

Examination of breast tissue is a specialty because:&#10;A) breast tissue has little contrast&#10;B) it requires special equipment&#10;C) of the incidence of breast cancer&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Breast tissue examination is a specialized field due to the low contrast of breast tissue, which necessitates special imaging equipment, and the high incidence of breast cancer, making it critical to have dedicated techniques and tools for effective screening and diagnosis.

Question 11

Promotions in radiologic technology are usually based on:&#10;A) formal and informal education&#10;B) self-motivation of the employee&#10;C) individual acceptance of responsibility&#10;D) all of the above

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Question 12

The advantage of taking off-campus university courses is:&#10;A) less is required for a degree&#10;B) grading of the work is less critical&#10;C) the student can continue to work&#10;D) moral and ethical conduct is not required

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Question 13

The ideal radiology administrator will have expertise in:&#10;A) accounting&#10;B) accounting and business administration&#10;C) radiologic technique and management&#10;D) state and federal law

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Question 14

The first wartime X-ray technicians were trained in Europe during World War I by:&#10;A) Conrad Roentgen&#10;B) Henri Becquerel&#10;C) Eddy C. Jerman&#10;D) Marie S. Curie

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Question 15

The first formal X-ray technician training program in the United States was developed by:&#10;A) Emile Grubbe&#10;B) Henri Becquerel&#10;C) Eddy C. Jerman&#10;D) Marie S. Curie

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Question 16

Educators in radiologic technology must have expertise in:&#10;A) curriculum design&#10;B) assessing the effectiveness of clinical practice&#10;C) counseling students in career opportunities&#10;D) all of the above

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Question 17

A career as program director in radiologic technology education requires all of the following except:&#10;A) experience in the field&#10;B) master's degree&#10;C) civic and community activities&#10;D) proficiency in curriculum design

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Question 18

The radiation safety officer/health physicist is certified by:&#10;A) the ARRT&#10;B) the ASRT&#10;C) a board of health physicists&#10;D) a board of radiologists

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Question 19

Postgraduate education (education beyond the basic radiologic technologist) is required for the following careers except:&#10;A) program director&#10;B) radiographer&#10;C) angiographer&#10;D) clinical coordinator

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