Chapter 1, 2, & 4

Question 1

Measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis

Answer 1

Bone Densitometry (BD)

Question 2

Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

Answer 2

Cardiac interventional Radiography (CI)

Question 3

Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then process by a computer for display on a monitor.

Answer 3

Computed tomography (CT)

Question 4

Visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflection of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissue.

Answer 4

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Question 5

Ultrasonographic imaging of the heart and associated vasculature

Answer 5

Echocardiography

Question 6

Capacity to operate or work

Answer 6

Energy

Question 7

Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, acquiring a net charge

Answer 7

Ionization

Question 8

Process of using a magnetic field and radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

Answer 8

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 9

Radiography of the breast

Answer 9

Mammography

Question 10

Branch of radiography that involves the introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

Answer 10

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Question 11

The creation of sectional images of the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and systems

Answer 11

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Question 12

Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

Answer 12

Radiation

Question 13

Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

Answer 13

Radiation Therapy

Question 14

Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially sensitized film or an imaging plate or system

Answer 14

Radiography

Question 15

General term applied to an individual who performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

Answer 15

Radiologic Technologists (R.T.)

Question 16

Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Answer 16

Radiologists

Question 17

An advanced-level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby enhancing patient care

Answer 17

Radiologist Assistant (R.A.)

Question 18

Branch of the health sciences, dealing with radioactive substances and radiant energy, and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease, by means of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and non-ionizing (e.g., ultrasound) radiation

Answer 18

Radiology

Question 19

Synonym for x-ray

Answer 19

Roentgen Ray

Question 20

Radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the vascular system

Answer 20

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

Question 21

Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped

Answer 21

X-ray

Question 22

How long ago does humankind attempt to treat and cure diseases be dated back to?

Answer 22

5000 years

Question 23

Who is the Greek physician known as the father of western medicine?

Answer 23

Hippocrates

Question 24

What sciences use energy to create images of the human body?

Answer 24

Medical radiation

Question 25

Some energies create _______ in human tissue

Answer 25

Ionizations

Question 26

Energies that are used or kept at what levels for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes?

Answer 26

Safe levels 

Question 27

Which radiologic and imaging sciences are NON-ionizing?

Answer 27

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) -magnetic Ultrasound - sound Thermography - heat Echocardiography - electrical

Question 28

When was the scientific method applied to medicine?

Answer 28

The 17th century

Question 29

Who discovered the role of germs in disease process?

Answer 29

Louis Pasteur

Question 30

When were antibiotics and vaccines discovered?

Answer 30

The 20th century

Question 31

When was human genetic code (DNA) discovered?

Answer 31

Mid-20th century

Question 32

_______ discovered the first x-ray in ________ (month, day, and year). He received the Nobel peace prize in physics in ________. The first known x-ray was of __________.

Answer 32

Wilhelm C. Röntgen November 8, 1895 1901 His wife’s hand

Question 33

Who provides credentialing and primary, post-primary, and 15 other disciplines? Hint: they are also internationally recognized.

Answer 33

The American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT)

Question 34

When was the ARRT founded?

Answer 34

1922

Question 35

Hospitals are, “communities within ________.”

Answer 35

Communities

Question 36

Who developed clinical practice standards for radiography?

Answer 36

The American society of radiologic technologists (ASRT)